Research Executive

Spalding Goobey; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Executive to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful research projects that inform strategies for government and corporate clients. Ideal candidates will have a blend of qualitative and quantitative research experience, with a strong emphasis on data integrity and quality control. The position also allows for engagement in strategic discussions and the chance to contribute to meaningful social and political change. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Ability to manage quality control and check data for anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Support mixed methods primary research projects.
• Manage quality control and check data for accuracy.
• Prepare contracts and assist in proposal writing.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Data visualization

Russian language skills

Knowledge of Eastern Europe

Tools

SPSS

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Spalding Goobey. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Research Executive (Social and Political)

London/Hybrid

Our client is a specialist research consultancy working across fragile states and nations to produce and manage research that informs communication strategies for government and corporate clients that affect social and political change. Based within the Europe team, Russian social or political knowledge is highly desirable. This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious candidate with experience in qualitative (focus groups, IDIs, etc.) and quantitative (surveys) data collection, ideally gained from a market or social research agency.

The Research Executive is primarily a support role on mixed methods primary research projects, including data checking, charting, managing QC, etc. You will work towards managing the entire research process on small projects.

1. Instrument design, scripting management, translation, training prep, supplier management, and sampling
2. Travel for training and supplier briefings as needed
3. Manage quality control and check data for anomalies
4. Support data maintenance, reporting, and analysis
5. Take notes during focus groups and prepare summaries for clients
6. Ensure accuracy of deliverables by checking tables, data files, and reports
7. Participate in project inception and final review meetings
8. Translate client requirements into research designs
9. Report on QC and project efficiency for account directors
10. Prepare contracts for local vendors
11. Assist in proposal writing, ensuring clarity and accuracy
12. Contribute to strategic discussions with account directors and identify growth opportunities
13. Post project updates, such as photos, on social media

Desirable Skills (not essential):

• Russian, Georgian, Ukrainian, or Romanian language skills
• Knowledge of Eastern Europe and/or former Soviet Republics
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools like SPSS or Power BI

Senior level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst and Research

Industries

• Military and International Affairs

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