Research Executive - European Social and Political, SPALDING GOOBEY ASSOCIATES

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Executive to join their dynamic Europe team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to work on diverse research projects that influence social and political change. You will support the research process, ensuring data accuracy and quality control while collaborating with a talented team. If you have a passion for research and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovative approaches to complex challenges and contributes to impactful projects across fragile states and nations.

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality control processes and check data accuracy.
• Support project teams in data maintenance and reporting.

Skills

Qualitative data collection

Quantitative data collection

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Degree in Social Sciences

Experience in research methodologies

Tools

SPSS

Power BI

Job description

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 change in social and political issues.

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 (data checking, charting, managing QC, etc.), and you will be working towards managing the entire research process on small projects.

1. Instrument design, instrument scripting management, translation process, training preparation, supplier management, and sampling. Travel – conducting training and supplier briefings as required.
2. Manage quality control processes and check data for anomalous results.
3. Support the project team in data maintenance, reporting design, and analysis.
4. Take notes from focus groups and use these to form summary reports for clients.
5. Support the project team in ensuring the accuracy of deliverables – check tables, data files, and reports for accuracy.
6. Actively participate in project inception and final review meetings.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Understanding how client requirements translate into research projects and contributing to research design.
2. Collating reports on QC and project efficiency for reporting to account directors.
3. Preparing contracts for local vendors.
4. Supporting team in proposal writing, ensuring accuracy and conciseness throughout.
5. Contributing to discussions with account directors on strategy and identifying opportunities for business growth.
6. Taking photos and posting to the company Twitter account while traveling on projects.

Desirable Skills – not essential:

• Russian, Georgian, Ukrainian, or Romanian speaker.
• Background in or understanding of either commercially or academically of Eastern Europe and/or former Soviet Republics.
• Extensive experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as SPSS or Power BI.