Research Operations Lead
Research Operations Lead
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Job Description
At GWI were always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now were looking for aResearch Operations Lead to play a key role in ourGlobal Research team in London. If thats you and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning keep reading. It could be the start of something well extraordinary.
Sounds great what will I be doing
As ourResearch Operations Leadyoull take ownership of the fieldwork behind our largest datasetensuring research is executed with precision efficiency and impact.
Youll be the backbone of the operation; a reliable problemsolver a calm presence when things get hectic and a key partner to our researchers. If you thrive on organization enjoy bringing order to complexity and like being at the center of a highperforming team this is the role for you.
In a nutshell youll be responsible for fieldwork on our Core project with other projects added to your ledger over time. Here are the key tasks youll be responsible for:
All things fieldwork set up quality assurance sample distribution monitoring reporting
Driving efficiencies & automation a key next step for us is automating as much of this process as possible and we need someone to take this forward working with Product
Team coordination whilst youll mainly be responsible for fieldwork you will have several other team members to engage and utilise in the fieldwork processes
Quota management ensuring the correct quotas are implemented
Panel communication daily comms with our panel providers building relationships
Troubleshooting leading the way using your analytical skills to resolve issues
Running panel pilots set up through to data analysis to inform recommendations
Costs POs invoicing coordinating and helping ensure our financials are in order
Improving quality quality of our sample achieved through quality fails/data cleaning
Its also fun; shaking things up is what working for a growing company is all about. So youll need to be flexible comfortable with continuous change and working in a hightempo environment as we grow.
What do I need to bring with me
Youll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You dont have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that youre willing to learn. Heres what the team will be looking for:
- Experience of working in a research environment where data has played a key part of your role
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of how fieldwork is conducted using panel partners to collect data across multiple countries for surveys
- Expert excel user with experience of using macros
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of fieldwork challenges on large multimarket research studies
- Exceptional project management skills
- Ability to analyse data pulling out insights as well as identifying issues
- Good understanding of the challenges that come with running large multimarket surveys
- A relentless focus on quality and ensuring processes are followed
- Enthusiasm for coordinating engaging and coaching junior team members including a supportive approach to working in a team with more junior members
- A proven track record of improving workflow
Nice to have:
- Previous experience of working in a panel provider / data collection company
Experience using Confluence Jira and Qualtrics - Line management or mentoring experience
- Ability to set personal objectives for team members including translating business goals/strategy into personal goals
Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact) ask why (to find a better way) and show respect (to everyone at every level all the time). Those are our values exemplified by our leadership team and theyre a big part of what were looking for in you.
Interview steps
*Dont be alarmed if there are other stages in the process its all part of the plan for some of our roles.
What exactly is GWI
GWI is modernized consumer research; global ondemand and accessible to everyone not just data experts. Our platform is designed for companies looking for fresh and insightful data about their consumers values purchase journeys media usage and social media habits.
With data representing the views of nearly 3 billion people across 52 countries GWI has become the goto for agencies brands and media companies that want to know what really drives their audience to action.
Since launching in 2009 weve grown at a healthy pace and to maintain this growth we need more extraordinary people. Hence this ad. Hence you.
Whats in it for me
Youll do the sort of work that got you excited about your career in the first place not as a cog in a machine but as an individual whose contribution matters. So gigantic job satisfaction comes as standard but its only part of the package. Youll also get:
Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
We take DE&I seriously. Not only is it obviously the right thing to do its also the bedrock of our value of show respect and at the heart of our company culture.
Were a global data business so its essential our data reflects the global reality. Putting diversity into practice like this literally makes our business stronger.Thats why we strive to make our offices and our teams as diverse as our data. Want to know more Take a look at our Life page on LinkedIn to learn more about our DE&I initiatives.
The point is GWI is a place where you can genuinely feel at home express yourself and make your mark whoever you are.
As a Disability Confident employer we encourage applications from disabled candidates and are dedicated to providing all relevant assistance during the application and interview process.
We also encourage individuals from all backgrounds including those from underrepresented and marginalized communities to join our team.
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Employment Type
Full Time
