Research Associate

Forrester Research, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Research Associate to support the European research team delivering rigorous market insights and data-driven analysis. You will work with analysts to design projects, gather primary and secondary data, and help prepare client-ready materials.

Your role includes conducting quantitative analysis, supporting client delivery calls, and maintaining dashboards and publication systems to ensure timely insights for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A BA or BS degree with a strong academic record in a relevant field.
• B2-level English proficiency or above.
• B2-level proficiency or above in French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Varied undergraduate or postgraduate work experience, ideally in market research or technology.
• Willingness to engage actively with colleagues and learn business processes.

Responsibilities

• Formulate project plans and manage report schedules with analysts.
• Assist analysts with primary and secondary research and data collection.
• Develop well-formatted charts, titles, and slide sequences to tell a story.
• Maintain publication systems and balance publication workflows.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Descriptive research

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Word processing

Presentation software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

## Research AssociateApply: United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: R-101611At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future.## **About This Role:**Forrester’s Research Associate for the European research team supports a team of analysts whose research and advisory guide today’s business and technology leaders on established and emerging best practice processes and technologies to ignite customer-obsessed growth.## **Job Description:**Research Creation And Delivery:* Work with assigned analysts to formulate project plans and manage report schedules.* Assist analysts with primary and secondary research and in developing a research topic. Daily tasks include but are not limited to desk research and coordination of research interviews, online surveys, and analyzing internal and third-party data.* Support analyst presentations with well-formatted charts, appropriate callouts, meaningful titles, and a slide sequence that tells a story.* Support the audit, identification, and update of any existing research required.* Conduct quantitative work with Forrester’s datasets.Client Engagement:* Partake professionally in client calls, primarily in note-taking/support. This includes distilling complex information into the most relevant and actionable points.* Help analysts by researching data, preparing draft materials, and shadowing client delivery.Team Operations:* Assist in collecting and analyzing team performance metrics through data dashboards.* Maintain the systems of record for report publication and team repositories.* Collaborate with other RAs as necessary to balance capacity and support delivery.## ## **Job Requirements:*** A BA or BS degree with a strong academic record; interest in statistics or quantitative data is a major plus.* B2-level English proficiency or above.· B2-level proficiency or above in at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish.· Varied undergraduate or postgraduate work experience, ideally in market research or with technology.· The willingness to actively and intellectually engage with colleagues, including more senior colleagues such as analysts.· Enthusiasm to learn about business processes and their impact on business results; passion for learning about technology and its impact on business and society.· Effective time and project management skills.· A working knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.· Sharp attention to detail and resourcefulness.We’re a network of knowledge and experience leading to richer, fuller careers. Here, we’re always learning. Whether you want to hone your strengths or discover new ones, Forrester is the place to go for it. It’s a place where everyone is given the tools, support, and runway they need to go far. We’ll be right there beside you, every step of the way.Let’s be bold, together.