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Join the forefront of behavioural science as the UK Managing Director at BIT and lead innovative projects with societal impact.
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location London, UK
Expires Expires at anytime
Become a part of the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), a pioneering consultancy that merges deep understanding of human behavior with evidence-based problem solving to enhance people's lives globally. BIT collaborates with governments and organizations to confront critical challenges, from advancing public health to environmental conservation, all while being fueled by a commitment to positively influence society through methodical research and experimentation.
- Lead BIT’s UK research and advisory business, managing team performance, development, and wellbeing.
- Direct the strategic course of the business, sustain strong senior stakeholder relationships, and ensure project success.
- Expand the business, develop new prospects, and amplify BIT’s impact within UK policy circles.
- Substantial leadership experience in behavioural science, public policy, consulting, or research.
- Expertise in commercial success, change management, and P&L oversight.
- Proven track record of guiding high-performance teams to achieve social and business goals.
- Deep commitment to BIT’s values and social purpose endeavors.
To apply, respond to experience-based questions and submit your CV for anonymous review. Top candidates will be invited to a structured interview, which will include role-related inquiries and may involve work simulations or a presentation to showcase your aptitude.
BIT is a world-leading applied research and innovation consultancy which combines a deep understanding of human behaviour with evidence-led problem solving to improve people’s lives. We work with governments, companies, and organisations around the world to tackle some of the most pressing issues, from improving public health outcomes to reducing environmental impact. Our team is driven by the desire to make a positive impact on society through rigorous experimentation and research.
We are hiring an experienced and dynamic UK Managing Director to lead our UK research and advisory business. As UK MD, you will be responsible for managing the performance, development, and wellbeing of BIT’s UK research and advisory team. You will shape the strategic direction of the business, maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and oversee the successful delivery of projects. You will also play a pivotal role in scaling the business to exceed our commercial targets, developing new opportunities, and enhancing BIT’s influence in the UK policy space.
Key Responsibilities include providing visible and accessible leadership to the UK team, motivating the team to deliver great work, keeping the team connected to each other and fully up-to-date on company initiatives, and championing BIT’s global strategy. You will also be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale, high-impact projects for clients, balancing quality, methodological innovation, and financial sustainability.
Essential Skills & Experience include significant senior leadership experience in relevant sectors like behavioural science, public policy, consulting, or research. Experience in driving commercial success, managing change & transformation, including managing revenue, profit, and P&L responsibilities. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams that achieve social and business outcomes. Strong alignment with the values of BIT and a commitment to social purpose businesses.
At BIT, we offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to lead a world-class team and work on impactful projects that positively affect society. We are committed to professional development, and you will have the chance to grow your career within a forward-thinking, mission-driven organisation.
To apply, you will need to answer a few experience based questions which will be anonymously marked by members of our team. Our selection is based on performance in these questions and your CV. Candidates with the highest scoring answers and most relevant CVs will be invited to a structured interview where you will get to meet some of the team. At the interview stage you will be asked questions that reflect the role and may also to complete a couple of work-based tasks or a presentation, so you have the chance to demonstrate your skills.
