Research Director, Smart Buildings

Experience/Diploma

• Significant work experience in a technology analyst firm, market research firm or consulting firm 
• Educated to degree level with a preference for top-tier universities – desirable to have a relevant MSc, MBA or PhD 
• Experience in conducting technology research, business analysis and modelling, technology analysis, and presenting to clients would be a plus. 

Skills/Specific Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of some or all major technologies found in real estate management and smart buildings including Building Management Systems, Energy management solutions, IoT solutions, IWMS, smart workplace systems 
• Strong knowledge of the world of real estate, its stakeholders, and major trends such as Net Zero Buildings and Smart Buildings 
• Superior client management skills including communication, interpersonal and listening skills 
• Excellent time management skills and organisational skills 
• Perfect written English and fluent spoken English 

Specific Business Understanding

• Intellectual ability to analyse diverse business problems and rapidly structure solutions through research activities
• Proven ability and desire to manage the production of high-quality written deliverables for executive clients  
• Commercial perspective and desire to help win new business through sales support, client meetings and networking
• Vision and ego-strength to grow with the business and constantly enhance the client value proposition
• Career goal to manage a team of highly capable analysts
• Willingness to travel for client meetings on an ad hoc basis for short periods typically no longer than 3 days
• World class sense of humour 

• Grow the Smart Building research practice by delivering high impact, influential studies and establishing long-term relationships with C-level clients
• Create the annual research plan to constantly expand the Verdantix proposition into new market segments and anticipate client needs
• Deliver the reports in the research plan on time and to agreed quality levels
• Provide feedback to analysts to improve the structure, key messages, language and business insights of written research deliverables
• Manage analysts on a day-to-day basis to help them develop research skills, presentation skills, client facing skills and writing skills
• Scope and design consulting projects with business analysis skills and conceptual thinking
• Articulate the value of Verdantix research to new prospects in sales calls, meetings, conferences and networking events
• Develop deep client relationships with individuals in roles like VP of Real Estate, Head of Facilities, Global Practice Leader and technology CEOs
• Give speeches at industry conferences and client events to build awareness of the Verdantix brand

Benefits

• Competitive salary (with annual review)
• Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme
• Pension with enhanced employer contribution 
• Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year 
  worked (local capping applies)
• Quarterly employee recognition scheme
• Hybrid working option with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life 
  balance
• Private medical insurance including online GP service, mental health 
  support, discounted gym memberships 
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of 
  choice
• Cycle to work scheme - tax efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, 
  or both
• Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app 
  for local volunteering and climate action
• Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & 
  Sports Day, plus regular team socials
• Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all
  employees
• Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!