Senior Research Executive - Mixed Methods - Policy & Implementation

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Senior Research Executive - Mixed Methods

Verian London Millbank

Hybrid working : 2 days a week in the office 3 days working from home

Verian works with clients around the world, providing evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire the next generation of public policy and programmes. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and human understanding. With permanent fully staffed offices in 17 countries, our 850 specialist consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector bodies to make the right decisions and improve people’s lives.

We are looking for a Senior Research Executive , who will be responsible for day-to-day project and client management for social research mixed methods studies in the UK . This will involve project planning and research design, quality delivery and profitability management, as well as line-management duties for one or more junior researchers, supporting their work and development.

The successful candidate will play a major supporting role on recent new survey wins in the team and will be an exciting opportunity to demonstrate and develop skills in a wide range of areas including questionnaire design, complex fieldwork and survey management, analysis and reporting and client management. Candidates should be confident in a client facing role, as the role will require attending and contributing to client meetings, debriefs and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Confidently engage with clients and supports client relationships on projects
• Take part in the interpretation of survey results, the delivery of key findings in presentations, and providing recommendations based on research results
• Provide input to client reporting and presentations
• Contribute to the commercial management and cost control of projects
• Support business development activity
• Line management of more junior researchers

Requirements

• Significant experience of working on large scale quantitative surveys and/or evaluations
• Experience of mixed mode working (including qualitative techniques)
• Experience in classical quantitative research methods : telephone, online, face-to-face
• Experience in classical qualitative methods: depth interviews, focus groups and workshops
• Preferably this will include social research experience, working with government and not-for-profit clients
• Data analysis including proficiency in using SPSS (or SAS, Stata, or similar)
• Strong writing skills and PowerPoint design capabilities
• Strong delivery/verbal presentation to clients
• Strong experience of managing of multiple tasks and priorities and delivering to time
• Good client handling skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, motivation, team player

What we offer

Joining Verian means becoming part of a dynamic and collaborative community that thrives on intellectual curiosity and a shared commitment to making a difference. As a member of our team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that influence policies, drive social change, and shape the future of our society.

You will collaborate with passionate colleagues in an open and engaging environment , where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to thrive in a space where their wellbeing is taken into consideration. We encourage applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Verian offers a stimulating and inclusive environment that fosters growth and professional development!

Visit veriangroup.com to find out more about who we are.