Insights and Research Lead

La Fosse are looking for an Insight & Research Lead to join an Agency’s growing team and take ownership of delivering high-impact, data-driven insight for clients and internal stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a couple of years’ experience in analysis or research who is now ready to step into a leadership role.

You’ll lead a small but talented team of two analysts, shape research projects end-to-end, and play a key role in turning data into clear, compelling stories that drive decision-making.

As Insight & Research Lead, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and communicating research and insight that helps clients understand audiences, evaluate performance, and make smarter strategic choices. You’ll be hands-on with analysis while also developing your team and acting as a trusted, client-facing expert.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical skill with storytelling, and who wants to grow their leadership experience in a supportive environment.

• Lead quantitative and qualitative research projects from brief through to insight and recommendation
• Analyse and model data using R to uncover meaningful patterns and trends
• Design, manage, and analyse surveys (experience with Qualtrics is highly desirable)
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insight for clients and internal teams
• Lead insight outputs for client presentations, reviews, and planning sessions
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two analysts
• Work closely with client services and senior stakeholders in a client-facing capacity

• 2–4 years’ experience in research, insight, or analysis
• Strong working knowledge of R (essential)
• Experience with survey research;
  Qualtrics experience is a big advantage
• Comfortable working with both data and people – you can analyse, explain, and influence
• Ready to take the next step up into a role with line management and ownership
• Background in an agency or client-facing environment is highly beneficial
• Confident communicator who enjoys presenting insight and recommendations

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Clear progression into a leadership role
• Hybrid working and a collaborative, people-first culture