KTP Market Research Associate

Manchester Metropolitan University; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is looking for research assistants to join a project focusing on market research for wearable devices to identify drug overdoses. Candidates will work closely with diverse stakeholders and require strong communication skills and a relevant degree. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements and aims to positively impact the community.

Qualifications

• Honours or higher degree qualification in B2B strategic marketing, digital marketing, marketing research, or a related field.
• Candidates may need to complete a DBS check.
• Understanding of ethical issues in digital technology in harm reduction settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake external and internal market research led validation exercise.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders including service users and academics.

Skills

Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research approaches

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and adaptability

Proactive approach to problem solving

Ability to work independently

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in B2B strategic marketing or related field

Job description

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

This is an opportunity to work on a 3-month Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) to undertake an external and internal market research led validation exercise in order to understand the external market dynamics and size and scale of opportunity relating to wearable devices aimed at identifying drug overdoses. The project is a partnership with a leading charity, Cranstoun.

Qualifications required are an honours or higher degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in B2B strategic marketing, digital marketing, marketing research or a related field, or with a focus on AI or technology.

Candidates may need to complete a DBS check. The candidates will be able to work remotely and onsite at Manchester Metropolitan University, and will work as research assistants to the academic team under supervision.

Dates

Must be able to start before 1 December 2025. Project will run until end of February 2026.

Times

Flexible.

Details of briefing/training

On the job training and briefing on start date and ongoing.

Person Specification

Essential

• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research approaches, including desk based and interview research techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with diverse stakeholders including service users, frontline staff, and academics.
• Empathy, adaptability, and the ability to build trust and rapport with people who use drugs and frontline workers.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with academic and service partners

Desirable

• Experience working in real-world health, social care, or third sector environments.
• Understanding of stage-gate decisions models, innovation models, and cultural change theories.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research approaches, including desk based and interview research techniques.
• Understanding of ethical issues of digital technology in harm reduction settings, especially in marginalised or vulnerable populations.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025.

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