Group Head of Market Research & Insights

Group Head of Market Research & InsightsLocation: Remote, UK (with travel across Europe & North America as required)Up to: £120,000 (30% bonus, Car allowance..more)Cedar is supporting the search for a Group Head of Market Research & Insights to join a global Market Intelligence function within a large, multi-national organisation.This is a pivotal Group-level leadership role, responsible for advancing and coordinating Market Research capabilities in line with expanding strategic priorities, emerging risks and competitive challenges. The successful candidate will balance global strategy, scale and comparability with local market agility and decision-making speed.The RoleAs Group Head of Market Research & Insights, you will define and lead the global Market Research vision, framework and priorities across the organisation.You will work closely with Business Units (BUs), Regional General Managers, SLT members and Research Leads to translate business needs into a coordinated Group Market Research agenda. A key focus will be fostering collaboration across markets, strengthening standards and methodologies, and enhancing the overall impact of Market Intelligence on executive decision-making.You will also play a central role in evolving research capability, including embedding advances in AI within Market Research practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine & Deliver the Global Market Research AgendaOwn and coordinate Group Market Intelligence priorities.Translate business needs into a clear, prioritised research roadmap.Lead delivery of the agenda in partnership with BU Researchers.Balance global consistency and comparability with local agility.Build & Champion CapabilityAssess current and future research capability across BUs and identify gaps.Champion the case for investment in Market Research resources.Identify and develop key research talent across the Group.Lead the Market Research CommunityExpand the existing Global Research Meeting into a broader Market Insight forum, incorporating SMEs across:Voice of CustomerKey AccountInsurance & Competitor InsightsBrand InsightsTechnical Research & TrendsDrive knowledge sharing and embed AI-enabled approaches across the community.Develop Toolkits, Methodologies & StandardsEnhance Group-wide research toolkits, methodologies and governance standards.Leverage BU best practice and innovation to strengthen capability.Introduce thought leadership and cost-effective research approaches.Build strong relationships with external research agencies to support multi-country and specialist studies.Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with competition law and data protection requirements.Drive Engagement & ImpactSynthesise research outputs into engaging, actionable Market Intelligence reports.Proactively engage Regional and BU Executive teams.Leverage existing forums (e.g. Sales & Marketing roadshows) and develop new engagement platforms such as Market Intelligence Days or newsletters.About YouYou will be an experienced Market Research or Strategy leader with a strong analytical foundation and the ability to operate effectively within a matrix organisation.Essential15+ years' experience in highly analytical roles focused on strategy and/or market research(10+ years considered with exceptional academic track record and directly relevant experience)Experience working within matrix-style organisational structuresStrong leadership capability across direct and indirect relationshipsExecutive-level communication and storytelling skillsAdvanced analytical capability with working knowledge of statistical methodologiesAbility to translate technical insight into clear, actionable business narrativesNumerate degree (e.g. Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business)DesirableExperience in automotive, retail, airline, service-led sectors, management consulting or research institutesMulti-national experienceExperience establishing or developing Market Research capability (agency or consulting background beneficial)Postgraduate qualification in Business or related disciplineIf this sounds of interest, please reach out to Liam Meikle with your CV #J-18808-Ljbffr