Business Research Officer

Goldman Professionals; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique business consultancy in London is seeking a part-time Business Research Officer to conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies and market trends. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience synthesizing information from diverse sources. Key responsibilities include preparing strategic reports and collaborating with senior consultants to inform business strategies. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring relocation to London.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting qualitative research and literature reviews.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in research, policy analysis, or market intelligence.
• Understanding of UK and international business environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research into emerging technologies and market trends.
• Prepare strategic briefings and research reports.
• Collaborate with senior consultants on research findings.

Skills

Strong research capabilities

Analytical and critical-thinking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a research-focused field

Tools

Research tools or databases

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a thoughtful Business Research Officer to join our team. You will help us and our clients identify emerging technologies, market opportunities, and industry trends that shape strategic decisions around product launches, market entry, sector expansion, and technology adoption.

About us

We are a boutique Business Consultancy with a focus on finding niches for innovation, conducting market research, business plan writing & operations consulting (such as HR/hiring). Our vision is to provide results‑oriented help in the form of end‑to‑end solutions. We work with clients from the idea stage to the growth stage. Our business culture is “explore‑launch‑automate”, bringing disruptive innovation to inefficient processes in various industries. Currently, we generally focus on digital technology & wider emerging innovation spaces, especially in the medtech/healthtech area.

About you

• Do you have a passion for understanding emerging technologies and their real‑world applications?
• Are you skilled at synthesising information from academic research, industry reports, and policy documents into strategic insights?
• Do you thrive on exploring “what’s next” across sectors and translating that into competitive advantage?
• Are you comfortable navigating complex, qualitative data to uncover patterns that inform strategic decisions?
• Do you enjoy research that shapes business decisions around innovation, market positioning, and technology adoption?

Your job

Joining our boutique consultancy, you will conduct in‑depth research into emerging technologies, market trends, and industry developments to inform strategic decisions for Goldman Professionals and our clients. Your research will focus on identifying innovation opportunities, assessing sector‑specific trends, and uncovering insights that guide product launches, market entry strategies, technology choices, and business expansion into new sectors.

You will synthesise information from academic literature, government and industry reports, policy frameworks, and expert sources to deliver strategic intelligence.

Main job duties

• Researching emerging technologies, innovations, and industry trends across sectors.
• Analyzing government policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry reports to identify market opportunities and barriers to entry.
• Synthesising academic research and expert insights to understand cutting‑edge developments and their commercial applications.
• Preparing strategic briefings and research reports that inform product development, market entry decisions, and technology adoption strategies.
• Conducting qualitative research including literature reviews, expert interviews, and stakeholder consultations to gather intelligence on sector dynamics.
• Identifying innovation trends and competitive positioning within target markets and sectors.
• Supporting feasibility assessments for new product launches, sector expansion, and technology investments.
• Monitoring policy developments, regulatory changes, and emerging market shifts relevant to client industries.
• Collaborating with senior consultants to translate research findings into strategic recommendations and innovation opportunities.
• Building and maintaining research databases, trend tracking systems, and intelligence repositories to support ongoing research needs.
• Ensuring all research activities comply with ethical standards, data protection laws (GDPR), and company policies.

We expect the following

• Track record of rigorous research – in a form such as a bachelor's or similar in a field focused on research, preferably a master's.
• Strong research capabilities including experience conducting qualitative research, literature reviews, and policy analysis.
• Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information from multiple sources.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using research tools or databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Up to 3 years’ professional experience in research, policy analysis, market intelligence, or academic research.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience researching government and industry reports, academic literature, or policy frameworks (desirable).
• Familiarity with academic research methods, business intelligence tools, or industry databases (desirable).
• Understanding of UK and international business environments, economic policy, and market dynamics (desirable).
• Digital research tools and platforms proficiency (desirable).
• Be able to relocate to London.

Job Details

Job Type: part‑time (30 hours per week)

Work Location: London, Hybrid working arrangements

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full‑time