Job Description

Role:

Research Executive

Location:

Newcastle office

Salary:

c. 24,500 per annum

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day which includes an hour paid lunch break), hybrid working 2 days in office and 3 days from home, normal office hours 9.30am to 5pm

About Launchpad:

We're an established UK Market Research & Insights Agency that's been delivering insights and supporting our clients to get inside their customers heads for more than 20 years! With a relentless focus on delivering excellent service every time, we have a high repeat client base which includes global manufacturers, blue chips, charities and household name brands. We have an exciting opportunity to join our tight knit, high performing team within a Research Executive role and continue to build the excellent service our clients expect.

Role in a nutshell:

Working both independently and as part of a team you will be involved in every part of the research process from providing quotes and costed proposals to writing recruitment screeners and presenting insight reports to drive forward our clients' businesses. This is a client-facing role that requires confidence working with others (external and internal teams), an analytical mind, high attention to detail, and a can-do attitude!

Overview of role

Reporting to the Research Director, this is a client-facing researcher role, with responsibility for working on multiple projects at any one time The Research Executive role is one that involves working with a high degree of independence; communicating with clients, responding to research briefs, project design and costing, analysis, interpretation and delivery Internal and external project management - liaising with internal teams (Research/Data/Operations/Digital) to deliver research projects on time and within budget whilst also managing external client expectations and project suppliers Responsibility to support others with workload, especially on larger, more complex projects lead by senior members of the research team Support the development of the business through effective account management & identifying opportunities with existing clients as well as winning new clients Engage with external parties to bring new thinking, tools and technologies in front of the business, champion new practices and lead by example

Your Experience

Market research related experience through your education (relevant subjects include Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Economics, Social Science etc.), a past role or internship/work experience Excellent project management skills with experience of managing multiple projects of varying sizes, budgets and complexities simultaneously to a consistently high standard Strong analytical skills with a flair for data analytics and getting your head into the data and details A basic understanding of methodologies - know your Max Diffs from your Turfs, your depth interviews from your vox pop! High level of competency in Microsoft Office 365 - including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint A passion for creating excellent written reports and engaging presentations in a very good standard of English

About you:

Confident, personable and passionate about research, you'll have a 'can-do' attitude and a knack for occasional problem-solving Show keen interest in market research trends and what's happening in the industry At ease with and thirst for learning and adopting new software, experimenting with technology and championing innovation High resilience allowing you to work to deadlines Flexible and team oriented - we are a small high performing team where each individual makes a difference
A more detailed breakdown of role and specific tasks can be provided to interested candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cramlington NE23 7BF