Research Executive

MMR Research; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Research Worldwide in Wallingford, Oxfordshire is seeking a Research Executive to join the Research team. You will assist with running market research projects, liaising with clients and managing projects from design through to final debrief presentations.

The role involves designing and organising UK and overseas fieldwork, creating questionnaires, analysing data and producing insightful presentations. A background in ad hoc agency research and strong teamwork skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an ad hoc agency environment essential.
• Quantitative experience essential and exposure to qualitative beneficial.
• Experience of involvement in report writing essential.
• Ability to tell a story from the data is desirable.
• Strong organisational & time management skills required.
• Strong communication skills & the ability to work effectively as a team essential.
• Experience within FMCG beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and organising fieldwork in the UK and overseas.
• Creating questionnaires against client objectives.
• Analysing data (quantitatively).
• Creating insightful presentations.

Skills

Ad hoc agency experience

Quantitative analysis

Report writing

Storytelling from data

Time management

Team collaboration

FMCG experience

Job description

Research Executive

Department: Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: MMR Research Oxford

Description

Are you a researcher looking for an exciting next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on high profile global accounts within the FMCG industry?

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our Wallingford, Oxfordshire team as a Research Executive.

Key Responsibilities

As a Research Executive, you will assist team members with running market research projects, involving client liaison and project management from research design through to final debrief presentations.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and organising fieldwork in the UK and overseas
• Creating questionnaires against client objectives
• Analysing data (quantitatively)
• Creating insightful presentations

The work covers a range of ad hoc projects, typically involving quantitative and qualitative research, and both traditional and online fieldwork in the UK and internationally. With MMR’s focus on developing new and better research methods and sophisticated analysis techniques, the role offers the opportunity to gain experience of several novel and exciting approaches to conducting research and interpreting data.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience within an ad hoc agency environment essential
• Quantitative experience essential and exposure to qualitative beneficial
• Experience of involvement in report writing essential
• Ability to tell a story from the data is desirable
• Strong organisational & time management skills required
• Strong communication skills & the ability to work effectively as a team essential
• Experience within FMCG beneficial

A bit about us and our benefits!

We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.

With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.

It’s our people that make all of this possible.

We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.