Research Analyst (Travel / Tourism)

Cobalt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the leisure and tourism industry is looking for a candidate to assist in market analysis and research. Responsibilities include desk based research, analyzing the tourism market, and writing reports. Candidates should have a strong academic background in subjects like Economics, Psychology, or Business. Excellent communication skills and an interest in leisure and entertainment are beneficial. This role offers opportunities for travel and career progression into client-facing positions.

Qualifications

• Strong research capabilities are essential.
• Experience or internships in a research or consultative environment are advantageous.
• Interest in entertainment and leisure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk based research including demographics and GIS market analysis.
• Analyze the tourism market.
• Visit attractions for first-hand insights.
• Perform global market analysis.
• Engage in telephone-based research and face-to-face interviews.
• Conduct statistical analysis.
• Undertake financial analysis as comfort increases.
• Benchmarking activities.
• Write reports on findings.

Skills

Excellent writing ability

Excellent verbal communication skills

Logical mindset

Some experience with Excel

Education

2:1 or above in a research component subject

Job description

We are working with a consultancy specialising in helping companies understand and analyse market opportunities within the leisure and tourism industry. There is a strong opportunity to travel as this role develops, as well as opportunities to move into a more client facing position.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Desk based research e.g. into demographics or populations and GIS market analysis
• Analysis of the tourism market
• Visiting attractions
• Global market analysis
• Occasional telephone based research and face to face interviews
• Conducting statistical analysis
• Potentially some financial analysis as comfort increases
• Bench marking
• Report writing

Requirements:

• A 2:1 or above in a subject with a strong research component e.g. Economics, Psychology,
• Social Research, Business, Finance etc.
• Excellent writing ability
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Logical mind set
• Some experience with Excel would be an advantage
• Any experience or internships within a research or consultative environment would be a bonus
• An interest in the both entertainment and leisure, as well as real-estate would be highly beneficial but not a prerequisite

Please apply online with your most recent CV.