Role: Consultant or Senior Consultant, Research Intelligence
Location: London or Berlin - Hybrid, Permanent Contract
Closing date: Monday 5th of October 2026
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are pioneers in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.
At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short-term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind.
About the Role
Springer Nature is seeking a Consultant OR Senior Consultant for its fast-growing and highly-regarded Nature Research Intelligence business. Nature Research Intelligence advises academic, research funding, government and corporate research organisations on strategies to support their research direction. We aim to grow the socioeconomic impact of research via our consulting services. This is an exciting opportunity as the team is expanding from strong foundations with increasing demand, and we are looking for someone who can deliver research strategy consulting and analytics that will support our customers’ objectives and Springer Nature’s mission to advance discovery.
As the Consultant OR Senior Consultant, you will work with leading research organisations to understand their needs and create insightful and impactful analysis to support them. You have experience in developing strategies for research organisations and be able to successfully communicate these in a variety of formats and deliverables. You will be familiar with bibliometrics, research funding and policy. You will have strong communication skills to leverage close partnerships with data analysts, data scientists, editors and other colleagues from Springer Nature.
This is a hybrid role based in London or Berlin. These locations support effective collaboration with the team and aligns with business needs.
Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand and define needs of customers, applying strong Consulting Skills
- Develop proposals in response to customer requirements and/or sales briefs, leveraging Persuasion
- Works with data analysts and data scientists to assist in the curation of data sets required for Nature Strategy Report delivery, utilizing Research Methodologies
- Leads the writing and editing of Nature Strategy Reports, demonstrating effective Storytelling
- Work with our design team to align data visualisations and final report deliverables
- Key point of contact with clients and provides high-quality support throughout the lifecycle of projects, Communicates Effectively
- Deliver client presentations and dissemination workshops, applying strong Business Insights
- Attends industry conferences
- Maintains and actively pursues the adoption of consulting best practices in NRI, demonstrating a Strategic Mindset
- Supports customers in their journey towards more advanced and predictive analytics, helping to Drive Results
- Assist with data requests from the broader Impact Solutions team and across Springer Nature, effectively Managing Complexity
- Ideation, planning and development for new and existing products
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Ability to engage with stakeholders (clients and internal) to understand data needs and requirements
- High competence levels to build and maintain client relationships
- Can communicate data requirements effectively with team members
- Knowledge of research analytics
- Ability to write and describe data insights conclusively and credibly
- Demonstrable experience in communicating and collaborating across a range of stakeholders (e.g., clients and internal)
- Ability to present at internal and external meetings
- Well organized and accurate with good time management
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Works independently
- University degree with a strong analytical/quantitative background or equivalent experience (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Physics, Computer Science etc.)
- PhD is desirable but not essential
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
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Job Posting End Date:
5-10-2026Skills Required
- Ability to engage stakeholders to understand data needs and requirements
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Ability to communicate data requirements effectively
- Knowledge of research analytics
- Ability to write and describe data insights conclusively and credibly
- Experience communicating and collaborating across clients and internal stakeholders
- Ability to present at internal and external meetings
- Strong organization, accuracy, and time management
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- University degree with a strong analytical or quantitative background, or equivalent experience
- PhD
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
