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Research Executive

Havas Lynx

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

Join the dynamic team at a leading advertising agency as a Research Executive, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping brand marketing strategies for global clients. Through research and analysis, you will contribute to understanding client products and markets, driving positive change in the healthcare sector. This entry-level position offers the chance to take ownership of projects while benefiting from a robust early careers programme and a supportive working environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working – 3-days in the office, 2 from home

#LXAcademy training programme

Wellbeing programme including organized sports

Sabbatical opportunities

Volunteer days

Office dogs

Full wellbeing programme

Qualifications

Keen interest in brand strategy and human behaviour.
Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
Professional, approachable, and confident.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze the digital and social landscape.
Conduct category and competitor reviews.
Develop reports and present findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

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Havas Lynx Group are looking for Research Executives to join our Manchester based teams on our early careers programme, Havas Archway, with roles starting August 2025!

Who We Are

We are an award-winning integrated communications agency and we are committed to bringing about change in healthcare; change informed by experience, driven by innovation and proven in delivery.

Across our offices we have a multidisciplinary team of over 400+ people who collaborate to produce global campaigns that aim to enhance people’s lives – whether that is by empowering patients to understand their treatment options, providing a range of support to carers or educating Healthcare Professionals to make the most effective treatment decisions possible.

The Research Executive Role

In order to initiate positive change within the healthcare industry, we need to really understand our client’s products and markets – this is where the planning and insights team come in! Within this position, you will have the opportunity to really take ownership of projects and ultimately, inform the brand marketing strategy for our global clients. To do this, you will focus on four key areas – Research and Insights, Creative Collaboration, Strategy Development, and Winning New Business.

Research and analyse the digital and social landscape– analysis of websites, social media, and data trends
Conduct category and competitor reviews and deep dive into understanding human behaviour
Developing reports and presenting findings
Making recommendations and informing briefs

The Successful Candidate Will

Display a keen interest in brand strategy, human behaviour, insight and creativity
Be able to demonstrate excellent initiative, lateral thinking and problem solving skills
Possess a high level of attention to detail and a passion for inspiring others
Display very strong organisational and time management skills
Be professional, approachable and confident in sharing their ideas

The Application Process

You submit your application
We have a screening call, either over the phone or Microsoft Teams (we would love to be able to speak to everyone but that isn’t always possible)
First stage interview: generally done remotely which covers questions around the main competencies of the role (communication, organisation, insights etc.)
Second stage interview: completed in the office where you will be given a tour. You will also be given a task or presentation to complete in advance.
Then...a decision!

If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know!

What We Offer

Havas Archway – our early careers training programme
Hybrid working – 3-days in the office, 2 from home
28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Increasing holiday allowance connected to length of service
Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
#LXAcademy – our huge bespoke training programme for personal and professional development
Full wellbeing programme including organised sports - yoga, football, running club, hiking and more
Sabbatical opportunities
Volunteer days
Early finish on Fridays throughout the year plus extra early finish during summer months
Later start on Monday’s during winter months
Wellness Wednesdays extended lunch hour to focus on wellbeing
24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme
Medicash healthcare cash plan
Life insurance (4 x salary)
Auto-enrolment pension
Office dogs
And the best, fully paid for, company parties and socials!

We’re very proud of our heritage and culture so, as a result, you’ll find Havas Lynx is a sociable, friendly environment where personality is important. Take a look at our social media channels for a glimpse of what we get up to via @havaslynxeu on Instagram and Havas Lynx on YouTube and Facebook.

This advertised post is with Havas Lynx, part of the Havas Health & You network. More information can be found at www.havaslynx.com. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find via https://www.havaslynx.com/privacy-policy/

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