Customer Research Lead

Informa Group Plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and data insights company in London is looking for a skilled Research Analyst. In this role, you will execute customer and market research to guide product strategies and ensure analysis informs decisions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, has at least a year of relevant experience and strong analytical and presentation skills. Join a team that values collaboration and strives for innovative solutions to drive business value.

Benefits

Career opportunity with training and mentoring

Annual leave of 25 days plus additional benefits

Flexible personal benefits

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• 1 year in customer or market or data/research/insight experience.
• Proficient in presenting data compellingly to business teams.
• Experience managing third-party service providers.

Responsibilities

• Execute proprietary customer/market research for product strategies.
• Manage full research projects and collaborate with brand teams.
• Utilize research best practices for actionable insights.

Skills

Research & Analytical Skills

Communication & Presentation

Stakeholder Management

Data Visualisation & Technical Proficiency

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Qualtrics XM

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role is based in our London UK office.

Execute proprietary customer / market research to provide detailed analysis insights and recommendations to guide the development of the company’s products, marketing, and content strategies to maximize sales and ROI. This includes:

• Day-to-day ownership of customer research / insights for the numerous brands
• Design and execute both qualitative and quantitative research to gain customer insight through customer interviews and surveys
• Manage research projects fully including working with teams to understand business needs, designing the appropriate research, developing discussion guides or surveys, programming surveys into Qualtrics software, overseeing data collection, synthesizing results, developing report summaries and recommendations, effectively communicating / presenting the insights to key stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and working with teams to ensure that insights are actioned efficiently
• Utilise research best practices in order to employ traditional and innovative solutions to generate breakthrough and actionable insights
• Bring new research methods / approaches and/or innovations to improve response rates and engagement
• Formulate recommendations and deliver insights that lead to demonstrable business value
• Collaborate closely with brand teams / functions (Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Product, Client Service) to implement research and ensure that insights are actioned

Objectively represent the voice of the customer at all times

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 1 year in customer or market or data / research / insight with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Research & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to design, execute, and analyse research translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills; experience working with senior management and external partners
• Data Visualisation & Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in presenting data compellingly to business teams
• Project Management: Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Vendor Management: Experience working with / managing third‑party service providers
• Industry Knowledge: Experience or interest in events / B2B research is a plus
• Tools & Platforms: Experience with Qualtrics XM preferred

Personal Attributes

• Clear Communicator: Presents insights in a structured, concise, and impactful manner ensuring clarity for diverse audiences
• Proactive & Self‑Motivated: Anticipates business challenges, takes initiative, and designs research to drive meaningful solutions rather than reacting to issues as they arise
• Collaborative & Influential: Works seamlessly across teams translating research findings into actionable insights that drive decision‑making
• Self‑Motivated / Solutions‑Oriented: Takes ownership, seeks opportunities for improvement and follows through with minimal direction
• Critical Thinker & Problem‑Solver: Objectively evaluates information, identifies patterns, and extracts meaningful conclusions from complex data
• Detail‑Oriented & Analytical: Ensures accuracy, precision, and rigor in research data collection and reporting
• Highly Organised / Great Time Management: Manages multiple projects effectively, balancing deadlines without compromising quality
• Curious, Inquisitive & Adaptable: Passionate about uncovering the why, eager to explore new research areas, embrace evolving methodologies, and thrive in ambiguity
• Ethical & Trustworthy: Values integrity, ensures accuracy, and handles sensitive or confidential information with responsibility
• Big‑Picture Thinker & Innovator: Skilled at trend‑spotting, lateral thinking, and connecting insights to drive forward‑looking strategies
• Flexible & Travel‑Ready: Open to occasional overseas travel for industry events when required

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That’s why we work in‑person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at the Informa website.

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day, and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity, with match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company‑funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa you’ll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

Vacancy

1

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