Consultant Director – Maternity Cover

WGSN

Senior Consultant responsible for developing client relationships and delivering innovative research solutions in trend forecasting and consulting. Key role in shaping consultancy services in the UK market.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and direct the largest and most senior client relationships, constantly identifying potential growth opportunities for the Mindset business in EMEA.
Work closely with Account Management & Sales teams to respond to client briefs and develop commercially viable research solutions, enabling us to deliver on financial KPI's and achieve operational excellence.
Oversee and lead qualitative and/or quantitative primary and secondary research across a variety of methodologies, working with Consultants and Data Analysts to provide actionable trend forecasts that will benefit our clients' future business.
Identify new methodologies and analysis frameworks that will ensure best in class consulting that consistently wins new business.
Accountable for the relevancy and quality of the work delivered to clients, evaluating feedback to maintain and improve standards.
Line management with responsibility for team(s). Responsible for oversight of the team’s performance, 1-1s and personal career development plans.
Travel nationally and internationally to deliver high-value consulting projects to clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Agency experience is a must, demonstrating an understanding of the operational models that underpin commercial success for consultancy and the ability to implement a strategy for an organisation.
Proven experience working with clients in one or more of WGSN’s focus industries (Food & Drink, Fashion, Beauty, Interiors), and confident in delivering strategy to senior client stakeholders.
Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting, Foresight and Innovation, and confident in translating macro and consumer trends into thought-provoking insight and strategy.
A strong understanding of the role data and analytics plays in commercial success, with an ability to direct data analysis and pinpoint trends that will impact the market.
A solution-minded approach, with experience in working across multiple research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to develop market-leading forecasts and strategic direction.
A critical thinker, able to consider both strategic and tactical implications. Highly skilled verbal and written communicator.
Ability to lead project teams, prioritise workload, and support other members of teams. Comfortable and proficient in leading projects and initiatives across multi-functional teams and multiple time zones.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell up to 5 days
Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness
Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options
Great learning and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualitative researchquantitative researchtrend forecastingforesightinnovationdata analysismarket analysisstrategic planningconsulting methodologiesperformance evaluation

Soft Skills

client relationship managementteam leadershipcritical thinkingverbal communicationwritten communicationsolution-orientedproject managementworkload prioritizationcross-functional collaborationfeedback evaluation