JumpStart Executive

Toluna; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insights company in the UK is seeking JumpStart Executives for a fast-track program aimed at developing high-caliber insight professionals. This unique role offers extensive training and career progression opportunities over four years. Candidates will be immersed in diverse projects, gain valuable experience with significant brands, and receive support from a hands-on manager. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications, fluency in English, and a passion for market research.

Benefits

Quarterly evaluations and feedback

Market Research Society (MRS) certification

Hybrid work-from-home policy

Paid secondments to EU offices

Qualifications

• Successful candidates should be naturally curious and self-driven.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a performance-based, fast-track program for insight professionals.
• Gain experience across various sectors and research methodologies.
• Engage in training and obtain MRS certification on Research Foundations.

Skills

Strong qualifications in relevant subjects

Fluency in English

Confident working with large datasets

Knowledge of quantitative research methods

Strong analytical skills

Education

Degree in Marketing, Business, Psychology, Economics, Communications, or Statistics

Job description

About Us

Toluna is the global research and insights leader that enables businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions faster.

For 25 years, we have partnered with the world’s leading brands, delivering transformative impact through our advanced technology platform, comprehensive solution portfolio, expansive global first-party panel, and world-class team of leading research experts.

Since 2019, we’ve made significant investments in artificial intelligence to enhance automation, accelerate insight delivery, and unlock deeper understanding at scale. With 40+ offices worldwide, Toluna operates in 70+ countries, redefining the future of insights. Learn more at www.tolunacorporate.com

CALLING ALL FUTURE RESEARCH GURUS !

Did you know that consumer insight is what makes the world tick? There’s not an advert or TV program, movie or streaming service, new flavour of chocolate or the latest pop-up restaurant that hasn’t been researched before it’s launched! Our clients (like TikTok, Disney, Dove and Coke) are able to build better marketing and make better products, because of the strong partnership they have with Toluna.

If you are curious about what makes people tick and have a passion for telling great stories about how well (or not) you think an advert is performing, then this might be the right industry for you.

Toluna is delighted to launch a 2026 cohort of our successful JumpStart Academy – a performance based, fast-track program to identify, coach and grow high calibre insight professionals!! You will go from JumpStart Exec to Research Exec to Senior Research Executive in around 2 years (assuming performance criteria are achieved) with the ambition to grow to Research Manager in 4 years!

Come and experience the special formula that makes Toluna’s business and people truly unique.

JumpStart Executive

As a JumpStart Executive, you will be part of the ‘Trailblazer’ cohort on our accelerator pathway via a highly engaging and finely curated program of learning and doing, over 4 years.

We have open positions in various sectors, clients and research approaches so don’t hesitate to tell us what makes you dream.

What you can expect in your first few years

• A hands on and supportive manager as well as buddies to support you every step of the way
• A progression plan laid out with clear objectives to be met at each level and rewards recognizing your hustle needed to smash through these objectives on your way up
• Quarterly evaluations and feedback to keep you on course to achieving performance-based promotions over the course of the programme
• Market Research Society (MRS) certification on Research Foundations
• “Always on” training modules, to keep you developing and learning!
• In your third year, paid secondments are available, to any of our lovely EU offices of your choice (London, Manchester, Milan, Rotterdam, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid or Warsaw)
• Alternatively you could work with our local solution teams or our global innovation team, to get a taste for the inner workings of our solutions, global key clients and be part of some of our innovation initiatives
• Hybrid WFH policy to balance flexibility, team bonding and learning
• And most importantly, a tight knit, fun team who make logging into work everyday exciting!!

What makes an ideal JumpStart Executive candidate?

• Strong qualifications in relevant subject(s) e. g. Marketing / Business / Psychology / Economics / Communications / Statistics
• Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal
• Confident working with large datasets
• Knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistical analysis

What makes an even stronger JumpStart Executive candidate?

• A passion to start a career in market research
• Naturally curious, self-driven and ambitious
• Shows initiative, is pro-active and a resourceful problem-solver
• Strong, confident communicator
• Not afraid to give their opinion and be an active part of discussions
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexible and likes to work within a dynamic, international organization
• Can work independently as well as in a team

Our Values

• Acting with Ownership- Demonstrating individual accountability
• Bringing a forward mindset- Being action-oriented, bold and entrepreneurial
• Collaborating with Curiosity- Exhibiting teamwork through togetherness
• Discussing openly, committing jointly- Sharing your views openly
• Embracing empathy- Being egoless & caring

What we offer

At Toluna, we’re all about creating a welcoming, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive with plenty of opportunities to grow within our global team.

Inclusion and respect are at the heart of what we do.

Our panel connects over 72 million people across 70 countries.

If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to have you on board.