Graduate Research Executive – Media Development (Quantitative Research)

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

Job summary

A leading global market research company in London seeks graduates for a 12-month programme focusing on data-driven insights. Successful candidates will collaborate on research projects, design surveys, and present findings. This role offers 25 days of holiday, training opportunities, and a pathway to further career advancement, making it an excellent start for aspiring researchers.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus birthday off

Industry-leading training programme

Flexible working options

Interest-free Future Talent Loan

Health and Wellbeing Services

Comprehensive benefits package

Diversity and Inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Passion for data and insights.
• Curiosity and learning agility.
• Desire to leverage AI in research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on research projects.
• Design questionnaires and interpret data.
• Provide client updates and analyze findings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Commercial awareness

Creativity

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

AI tools and techniques

Job description

Application Deadline: 8 October 2025

Department: Graduate

Location: London

Compensation: £26,500 / year

Overview

Description
Are you driven by data and passionate about insights? We are a leading global market 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. Media Development with many of the world’s most famous media, entertainment and technology brands to help them to better understand, reach, engage and demonstrate the value of their audiences. We focus on all forms of media and have a special interest in AI and emerging tech, gaming, social media, programme appreciation, sports, Gen Z and Alpha, B2B, audience representation – and more! We utilise quantitative and qualitative techniques to design and deliver custom ad hoc and tracking research studies. Your role will predominantly be quantitative but there is the opportunity to be involved in qualitative research too. As part of a team, you will use this research to tell compelling, evidence-based stories that answer clients’ business questions and support them in navigating the evolving media landscape.

The Role

In this role, you’ll work with data, understanding and interpreting it to make a real impact. Your focus will be on what the data means, showing your findings to clients and crafting insights-led stories that drive their business decisions.

You’ll be able to answer key questions like, ‘How does our research have an impact on the client’s business?’, ‘How can they use this information to refine their strategy?’, and ‘What could these changes mean for them financially?’.

Supported by your team and manager, you will:

• Collaborate with team members to set up research projects, liaise with suppliers, and work with clients.
• Design questionnaires, write table specifications, and check and interpret data.
• Provide updates to clients, design reports, analyse data and support debriefs.
• Gain exposure to the entire project life cycle, from taking client briefs to managing timelines and costings, developing questionnaires, and ensuring quality control.
• Help us think about how we can deliver our conclusions and recommendations in an engaging and creative way.
• Have the opportunity to work across a range of client projects.

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.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills, the ability to derive actionable insights from data and present them in a clear and engaging way for diverse audiences.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset, with a genuine passion in understanding client needs and delivering impactful, value-driven solutions
• A curiosity 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.

Desirable

• An interest in live sports coverage and sports media.

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 researcher. 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. You will also have the chance to work towards the MRS Advanced Certificate, a recognised research qualification.

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 within a rolling 12-month period (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 centre at our London office during October/early November and we are looking for candidates to start on 1st December.

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.