Senior Research Executive/Research Manager, Mixed Methods

Spalding Goobey Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent full-service agency is looking for researchers, including a Research Manager, to support ongoing projects. This hands-on role allows for flexibility in working conditions and offers opportunities to enhance skills across various research methodologies.

Qualifications

• Agency-trained researcher with experience in managing the full research cycle.
• Proficient in discussion guide and questionnaire design.
• Strong skills in analysis and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Designing discussion guides and questionnaires.
• Overseeing project planning and fieldwork.
• Analyzing data and reporting findings to clients.

Skills

Mixed-methods research

Project management

Budget management

Analysis

Report writing

Job description

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We offer a lovely opportunity with a growing independent full-service agency. The team comprises senior researchers from major industry agencies, including specialists in qualitative and quantitative research across sectors such as financial services, public sector, energy, utilities, telecoms, FMCG, and retail. They also have expertise in projects with environmental, sustainability, or ethical dimensions, relating to communications, policy, and product development. The agency has a strong and expanding national client base and is seeking additional researchers to support current projects and future growth, including roles for one SRE and one Research Manager.

The ideal candidate is an agency-trained, mixed-methods researcher comfortable managing the full research cycle. Responsibilities include discussion guide and questionnaire design, project planning, budget and timescale management, fieldwork oversight, analysis, report writing, and client presentations. As part of a multidisciplinary team using various research methodologies, there will be opportunities to work across quantitative, online, and other methods, enhancing your skills with expert guidance. This is a hands-on role within a small agency, offering a flexible working environment without the red tape of larger organizations.

This role can be home-based with monthly trips to Bristol or based at the London hub with two days per week in the office, if preferred.