Junior Research Analyst

GWI; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GWI seeks a motivated Junior Research Analyst in London to manage custom research projects. This role involves understanding client needs, leading communications, and ensuring the delivery of accurate data. Join a vibrant team making a significant impact in consumer research with excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexitime

Early Friday finishes

Work-from-anywhere options

Carer days

Enhanced parental leave

Health cash plan for family

Qualifications

• Understanding of methodologies in market research.
• Ability to produce well-written outputs using survey data.
• Quick adaptation to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple custom research projects.
• Ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of data.
• Leading client communications and explanations of findings.

Skills

Methodologies used in market research

Questionnaire writing

Adapting to changing requirements

Communication skills

Job description

At GWI we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we’re looking for a Junior Research Analyst to play a key role in our custom team in London. If that’s you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As our Junior Research Analyst you’ll be responsible for running small to medium Custom Research projects and supporting your manager on larger projects. You will ultimately own/lead client comms and take responsibility for all day to day from study sign off to data delivery. It is important that this person develops great relationships both with clients and with teams across the business.

You will clearly understand client research needs by thoroughly reviewing briefing documents and participating in meetings to ensure alignment with their objectives. You will manage multiple custom research projects of various types, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet agreed deadlines. You will ensure all data delivered is accurate and aligned with the client’s needs. Furthermore, you will clearly and concisely explain the findings of any project. Throughout, you will communicate effectively and accurately with all teams within the business, including operations, data, and revenue teams, adhering to designated protocols.

It’s also fun; shaking things up is what working for a growing company is all about. So you’ll need to be flexible, comfortable with continuous change, and working in a high-tempo environment as we grow.

What do I need to bring with me?

You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. Here’s what the team will be looking for:

An understanding of methodologies used in market research (e.g. interview approaches and survey data), and how clients might benefit from them

An awareness of research practices including questionnaire writing, quotas and weighting

Ability produce well-written and designed outputs using survey data

An ability to adapt quickly to constantly changing business requirements, requests, and commercial team needs.

Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, exemplified by our leadership team, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you.

Interview steps

Preliminary phone call with the Talent Team(no video required)

First video interview with the hiring managers

Second (and final*) video interviewwith the hiring panel, often including a presentation, followed by a values conversation with members of the wider GWI community.

*Don’t be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it’s all part of the plan for some of our roles.

What exactly is GWI?

GWI is modernized consumer research; global, on-demand, and accessible to everyone, not just data experts. Our platform is designed for companies looking for fresh and insightful data about their consumers’ values, purchase journeys, media usage, and social media habits.

With data representing the views of nearly 3 billion people across 52+ countries, GWI has become the go-to for agencies, brands, and media companies that want to know what really drives their audience to action.

Since launching in 2009 we’ve grown at a healthy pace, and to maintain this growth we need more extraordinary people. Hence this ad. Hence you.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll do the sort of work that got you excited about your career in the first place - not as a cog in a machine, but as an individual whose contribution matters. So gigantic job satisfaction comes as standard, but it’s only part of the package. You’ll also get:

Tons of days off: 25 days annual leave | Xmas office closures

Great work-life balance: Flexitime | early Friday finishes | Work-from-anywhere options

Family-focused flexibility: Carer days | Enhanced parental leave | Health cash plan for your family

A commitment to YOU: Accredited learning programs | A commitment to mental and physical health | Reward and recognition programs | Career development opportunities

A commitment to the community: DE&I committee | Volunteer options | 100% donation matching | Payroll giving options

Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We take DE&I seriously. Not only is it obviously the right thing to do, it’s also the bedrock of our value of show respect and at the heart of our company culture.

We’re a global data business, so it’s essential our data reflects the global reality. Putting diversity into practice like this literally makes our business stronger.That’s why we strive to make our offices - and our teams - as diverse as our data. Want to know more? Take a look at our Life page on LinkedIn to learn more about our DE&I initiatives.

The point is, GWI is a place where you can genuinely feel at home, express yourself, and make your mark - whoever you are.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled candidates and are dedicated to providing all relevant assistance during the application and interview process.We also encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalized communities, to join our team.

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