Most teams I meet are brilliant at building. They’ve got talented engineers, smart designers, and ambitious product managers. They’re shipping features, testing ideas, and moving fast.

But here’s the catch: moving fast without research leadership is a bit like driving on the motorway without checking your mirrors. You’re still moving — but you don’t know if you’re in the right lane, or if you’re about to be overtaken.

That’s where a Fractional Head of Research comes in.

What it is

Think of it as senior research leadership without the full-time cost. I’m not just someone you bring in for a project — I embed with your team and your leadership, helping you get the strategy, systems, and culture in place so research actually makes an impact.

Here’s what I focus on:

Strategy: Building a research roadmap that connects directly to your business goals.
Empowerment: Coaching and mentoring your team so they grow in confidence and capability.
Impact: Making sure every insight is acted on — not filed away in a deck.

It’s about getting research out of the background and into the decisions that matter.

How I do it

Day to day, my role is about making research useful, usable, and central to how your organisation works. That usually means:

Onboard & Assess – I get up to speed quickly with your people, your challenges, and your ambitions.
Define Strategy – We set a clear direction for research, tied to the problems your business actually needs solved.
Coach & Mentor – I work one-to-one with your team, building their skills, confidence, and independence.
Set Up Systems – I introduce practical frameworks and processes so research runs smoothly and consistently.
Stay Aligned – I make sure research has a voice at the leadership table and is influencing key decisions.

The point is simple: I don’t just add capacity. I add direction, structure, and leadership — and leave your team stronger than when I arrived.

Why work with me

I’ve spent years working across the UK public and private sector, leading research in environments where the stakes are high and the pressure is real. I know what it takes to make research land with decision-makers who don’t have time for fluff.

Clients hire me because I’m:

Practical – I cut through noise and focus on what moves the needle.
Fast – I get embedded quickly, without endless onboarding.
Trusted – I know how to win hearts and minds across teams, from executives to frontline staff.
Impact-focused – I don’t deliver decks. I deliver outcomes.

If you’re looking for someone who can guide your team, bring clarity, and make research matter, that’s what I do best.

What you get

When you bring me in as your Fractional Head of Research, you’ll have:

A clear strategy for research, aligned to your business goals.
A confident, capable team who know how to deliver.
Better decisions, grounded in evidence instead of guesswork.
Leadership on demand — the expertise you need, without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Ready to stop guessing?

If you’re tired of moving fast without knowing if you’re heading in the right direction, I can help.

Hire me as your Fractional Head of Research.

Send me a message, or head over to jasonpbell.com/services to get started.