Job Description

Overview:
Haymarket Automotive comprises Autocar, What Car?, Classic & Sports Car and CAT - four brilliant brands that are world-famous for informing and entertaining car buyers, sellers and owners and which share the goal of leading in their chosen marketplaces.
Our reputation is built on quality journalism, slick marketing, product innovation and dogged and skilled sales craft, all in support of digital and print products that lead the market. No other automotive brand interacts with consumers and the car industry so comprehensively or is as well respected by its audience.
Whatever we do, we aim to be the best - and that starts with our teams and the way we place them at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a talented research professional with analytical and project management experience to support the branded content and insight team at Haymarket Automotive Studio. You will be working hand in hand with digital analysts to bring together quantitative and qualitative data to derive campaign and consumer insights for the business.
Working on market-leading titles in the automotive space, you will leverage your expertise to manage strategically important projects employing multiple research methodologies ranging from traditional online surveys, customer interviews and digital ethnography.
Your role will be principally focused on supporting the commercial team in delivering research and insight for our key clients, namely;

• Running campaign effectiveness studies
• Performing interviews
• Defining survey questions
• Managing third-party agencies and tools
• Conducting tracking studies
• Leading the use of existing research tools (eg TGI)
• Producing bespoke proposals for clients

You will also from time to time be called upon to provide research advice and support for the wider automotive business. Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria:

• Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches
• Expertise in understanding data and interpreting it in real life business situations
• Knowledge of research methods, utilisation and provision
• Ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure
• High level of attention to detail and thoroughness
• Confident, motivated and a strong communicator

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.
To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post.
Why work with us?
Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.
Our benefits include:
25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our 'Work from Anywhere' days
Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments
Generous contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more
More about working for Haymarket
Putting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business.
We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we've therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice.
Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.
Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.