Senior Director

Human8

Senior Director crafting insight-driven strategies at the intersection of data and human behavior. Leading commercial growth and mentoring talent in a hybrid workplace.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and deliver insight-driven strategies that shape the future of clients' brands.
Consistently meet growth targets and identify opportunities for upselling and expansion.
Activate data by crafting compelling narratives, building actionable roadmaps, and guiding C-level executives through pivotal decisions.
Proactively develop business and grow key accounts, acting as the definitive voice that moves beyond reporting data.
Drive commercial outcomes against defined revenue targets by identifying and converting opportunities to grow client revenue at target margins.
Guide clients through ambiguity and reset expectations when research contradicts hypotheses.
Design and facilitate AI-assisted client workshops to unlock new value and create tangible commercial momentum.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 10 years of professional experience in relevant roles.
Strong foundation in understanding human behavior and applying structured thinking to complex problems.
Degree in a relevant field (such as Social Sciences, Psychology, or Business) or equivalent practical experience.
Advanced study or a Master's degree is a plus.
Ability to translate data into forward-looking business strategies.
Skill to question assumptions and define the client's core business challenge.
Demonstrated ability to apply deep knowledge across core marketing to transform research insights into actionable commercial strategies.
Proficiency in integrating complex, multi-source data to find the 'so what' and 'what's next.'
Talent for crafting compelling, boardroom-ready narratives that inspire action.
Proven ability to build deep, strategic relationships with senior clients.
Experience in inspiring, coaching, and developing a team of professionals.
Proven ability to build deep, strategic relationships with senior clients.
Mastery in designing research that tests hypotheses and delivers business insights. Specific emphasis on qualitative excellence and the creative application of findings.
Deep knowledge of what drives human behavior to uncover richer insights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- You will work alongside great people to define the future of the industry, not just adapt to it.
- You will master the intersection of deep human empathy and cutting-edge technology.
- You will have the autonomy and accountability to identify opportunities, grow client revenue, and see your recommendations directly accelerate client growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisstrategic planningnarrative craftingresearch designqualitative analysisbusiness strategy developmentdata integrationhypothesis testingclient workshop facilitationcommercial strategy transformation

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcoachingteam developmentstructured thinkingproblem solvingcommunicationinspirationadaptabilitycritical thinkingclient management

Certifications

Master's degreedegree in Social Sciencesdegree in Psychologydegree in Business