Stack is a data analytics and research firm operating globally to help political parties, companies of all sizes, government departments and NGOs deeply understand public opinion, how it affects them, and what they should do in response to it.

We believe that good opinion research is actionable, and we have three pillars of growth.

First, a world-leading Election Advisory business that helps campaigns to win and investors to quantify risk. Second, an emerging Product business that makes our proprietary datasets available on a subscription basis.

Third, Data Strategy and Tracking. Other firms call this “custom research” and our DST offer starts from the same place: we help clients understand their audiences using quantitative and qualitative methods, and data science techniques which we’ve honed in our predictive, political work. We are often designing studies from scratch, with a specific problem to be solved. We call it Data Strategy and Tracking because we are not interested in sending clients a monthly report with line charts that don’t move: we provide advice on the back of our findings, and we expect to track the effectiveness of that advice over time.

We are a team of experienced and capable analysts. The next phase of our growth requires the injection of a hard commercial edge to widen the pipeline and help us sharpen our distinctive offering in the market.

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Contract: Full time and permanent
Location: Aldgate, London
Start Date: ASAP 

‍What you’ll be doing:

You will be part of Stack’s Senior Management Team and will lead the commercial growth of the business. In particular, you will:

• Develop a 3-year commercial plan for expanding Stack’s business, starting with our DST pillar but taking in Stack’s entire commercial offering

• Build a pipeline of - and design proposals that win - projects playing to Stack’s strengths 

• Mentor our talented team in both method, and commercial development

• Contribute your experience and perspective to managing Stack as a whole

What you’ll bring:

• Experience winning opinion research briefs, and of managing a P&L

• A deep understanding of the research and polling sector

• An ambition to be a leader in a young firm doing rigorous, high-impact research

How to apply

Please send us your CV to info@stackdatastrategy.com with the subject: “Commercial Director”, by EOD Tuesday 11 February 2025 and we will be in touch to arrange an interview once we’ve sifted.