Graduate Project Manager

Ipsos UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global research company is hiring a Graduate Project Manager in London to oversee diverse healthcare projects. The role involves managing the project life cycle, working with various stakeholders, and delivering impactful solutions. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, teamwork abilities, and a passion for healthcare. The position comes with a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus an extra day for birthday

Interest-free Future Talent Loan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Driven by data and passionate about insights.
• Able to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Interest in delivering healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to various clients and approaches.
• Oversee the end-to-end project life cycle.
• Support compliance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Creativity and innovation

Organizational skills

Education

Unrestricted right to work in the UK

Job description

Graduate Project Manager

Application Deadline: 8 December 2025

Department: Graduate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £26,500 / year

Description

Are you driven by data and passionate about insights? We are a leading global market and social research company, enabling organisations to make smarter, bolder, and faster decisions.

We operate in 90 different markets and have 17 different teams conducting different areas of research within the UK. Healthcare is one of the largest service lines and contributors to Ipsos success, with a wide variety of continuous (tracking) and ad-hoc work, from primary research to Real World Evidence, Consultancy, amongst others, and covering multiple methodologies.

You will have the opportunity to work across a range of sectors within the industry and with healthcare professionals, decision makers, patients and other stakeholders. You will also help us look at how we can improve the way we work and bring efficiencies and innovation to long-standing healthcare projects.

The Role

Project Management sits at the forefront of what we do at Ipsos – spearheading new and better ways of working across the organisation. As a Graduate Project Executive, you will be encouraged to take responsibility from the outset, thrown straight into working on live projects.

Responsibilities

Supported by your manager & team, you will:

• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and research approaches whilst working alongside experienced project managers
• Work on a wide range of research projects
• Oversee the end-to-end project life cycle, from costing, working through timelines, supporting on set up, quality control, and project financial management
• Learn key project management skills including commercial and financial responsibilities
• Focus on the day-to-day management of project actions, briefing and liaising with external and internal partners, monitoring progress against sample quotas, analysing fieldwork for errors or unexpected abnormalities, managing timings, and troubleshooting
• Support in the management of all compliance, pharmacovigilance and industry requirements, also observing contractual agreement with clients
• Ensure client satisfaction and always represent Ipsos in a professional and ethical manner

About You

We encourage diversity of thought so we look for candidates who are as diverse as the societies, markets and people we work with. Therefore we are looking for:

• An analytical and problem-solving mindset, focused on not only interpreting data but also understanding the “why” behind insights and processes
• Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• An interest in planning and delivering Healthcare projects. This will include working with different sectors within the industry, healthcare professionals, decision makers, patients and other stakeholders. We deliver impactful work and curiosity in this field will be essential
• Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset, with a genuine passion in understanding client needs and delivering impactful, value-driven solutions.
• A curiosity for the world around us, our work and learning agility that fosters exploration of new ideas and openness to understanding changing trends.
• Creativity and innovation to think outside the box and bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.
• Embraces collaboration and teamwork, working effectively with others and valuing diverse perspectives to build on colleagues' strengths.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail skills, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in every task.
• A focus on self-awareness and a growth mindset, driven to succeed and make a real impact, with a willingness to reflect, learn, and grow.
• An aptitude for leveraging AI tools and techniques to enhance research and insights, in line with Ipsos' standards and policies.

Along with…

• The unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why Ipsos

Launch your career with our 12-month global Generation Ipsos Graduate Programme. You will gain the essential skills, values, and in-depth knowledge to excel as a top project executive. Benefitting from extensive, best-in-class training covering technical, research, personal, and client-focused skills. Being part of a cohort, you will collaborate with fellow graduates across the business, building your network and driving innovation.

After completing the programme, you will be eligible for promotion to further your career at Ipsos.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday that increases to 30 days over time, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Industry-leading Graduate Programme to kickstart your career with top training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working and inclusive bank holiday options, recognising the diversity of our workforce and that people may celebrate different events.
• Interest-free Future Talent Loan of up to £1,000, providing optional support for unexpected costs so you can focus on starting your career.
• Work abroad for up to 4 weeks each calendar year (subject to relevant Right to Work requirements).
• Bupa Well+ Health and Wellbeing Services for ongoing health and wellness support.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension contributions, income protection, winter flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and many others.
• Company paid Curiosity & ESG Days.
• Diversity and Inclusion Belong Networks, bringing together people with shared identities and interests to foster a welcoming and supportive workplace.

Successful applicants will move on to a cognitive and personality assessment, followed by a virtual interview with one of our talent partners. The final stage will be an in‑person assessment at our London office in December and we're looking for candidates to start on the 5th of January.

We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We 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.