Job Description

About Escalent Automotive

Escalent’s Automotive practice supports leading global OEMs as they navigate rapid industry change. We provide insight that informs strategy across areas such as electrification, connectivity, and evolving consumer expectations.

The Role

We are seeking a mid-level Market Researcher to join our EMEA Automotive team. This role suits a commercially minded researcher who thrives in a fast-paced agency setting and enjoys partnering with high-profile clients. You will contribute to project design, delivery, and insight storytelling, and will take ownership of individual projects with support from experienced colleagues. Prior automotive research experience is not required, but a clear interest in the sector and future mobility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support end-to-end research projects, from proposal to delivery
• Design and execute quantitative and/or qualitative research studies
• Analyse data and turn findings into clear, actionable insights
• Develop compelling, client-ready narratives and deliverables
• Present insights confidently to clients
• Build strong client and internal stakeholder relationships
• Collaborate on multi-method projects, integrating qualitative and quantitative insights
• Manage timelines, budgets, and project logistics

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in market research (agency preferred; client-side considered)
• Expertise in quantitative or qualitative methods; multi-method experience is a plus
• Moderation experience desirable for qualitative specialists
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent ability to translate data into clear narratives
• Confident presenting to demanding clients
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects

Interest & Mindset

• Genuine enthusiasm for the automotive industry
• Curiosity about future mobility trends (EVs, autonomy, digitalisation, new market entrants)
• Collaborative, positive, and adaptable
• Comfortable with hybrid working and occasional travel to London or Guildford

Why Join Escalent?

• Work with leading global automotive brands
• Exposure to cutting-edge topics shaping mobility’s future
• Opportunities to develop multi-method expertise
• Supportive of advanced AI tools in day-to-day work
• Collaborative team culture and flexible hybrid working model

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status