Research Executive - Observer

Where questionnaire design expertise, multi-market management, data understanding & data delivery are fundamentals, our team of researchers provide unparalleled expertise with a clear focus on providing a true partnership for clients who require high level research support and seamless delivery.

We work with clients across all industry sectors who typically conduct their own analysis. They rely on us to create and lead on winning programmes, to produce results in a clear, accessible format and to support them as they interpret the findings.

What will I be doing?

• Joining client briefing calls/meetings to understand a client's objectives and advising on the most appropriate methodology and approach


• Being a point of contact for clients on project-related matters, taking a proactive approach to understand the client's business and enhancing the relationship


• Leading on project management for smaller studies and support other team members as required on larger, more complex studies


• Managing all aspects of project lifecycle, from initial set-up and scheduling, to liaising and negotiating with internal and external fieldwork suppliers, to delivery


• Developing questionnaires based on a client's outline or objectives, challenge as required, advise on content and structure and best practice


• Understanding and applying different sampling approaches and weighting processes effectively


• Checking scripts and dummy data during project setup, develop code frames and table specifications


• Checking topline data and reports, SPSS, tabulations and data on online portals


• Using story-telling skills to create a visual representation of the data, in charts, with commentary


• Understanding the importance of close financial management


• Being involved in business development through writing simple proposals and conducting desk research


• Being involved in marketing, use social media to raise the profile of Observer and Ipsos within best practice guidelines
  
  A genuine interest in market research and a desire to develop your career within a leading research company


• The desire to build strong relationships with clients, with a commitment to excellent client service


• Excellent hands-on project management skills


• Strong time management and organisational skills, able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure


• Good communication skills and the ability to tailor to suit the specific audience or message


• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail with a desire to produce the best outputs possible - taking ownership of all tasks and ensure delivery


• Be self-motivated and confident with the ability to work independently when required


• Be a positive thinker with a can-do, solutions-focused attitude


• Have a high level of numeracy and adept user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint with knowledge of SPSS/Survey Reporter beneficial


• Social media experience, the ability to write blogs and a good eye for aesthetics is useful
  
  Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients.


Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years . With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

Observer offers fast and on-demand access to real consumers, citizens and business across all markets and modes. With a flexible service model, we provide a high-end 24/7 DIY platform for clients to build their own surveys as well as assisted service for those who prefer to work directly with a researcher. We are specialized in survey management, data collection and data delivery, well suited to clients that don't need analysis and recommendations, but still require execution delivered in a format that helps them run analysis quickly and accurately with data they can trust.

Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. For roles at Research Manager level and above we also offer private healthcare.