Senior Research Executive Brand Health Tracking

As a Senior Research Executive in Brand Health Tracking at Ipsos you will play a key role in delivering our largest global brand heath tracking programme led out of the UK.

This is a recent project win and therefore you will be joining at the inception stage giving you the chance to make your mark on an innovative global programme covering over 20 markets and giving you exposure to the latest technology in data collection and data delivery processes. As a senior research executive you will join alarge account team and collaborate effectively to manage and deliver multiple waves of research across multiple markets ensuring all processes are implemented to ultimately deliver quality insights to our client.

You will contribute to decisions on research methodologies data analysis and project management and act as a guide to junior executives and offshore teams keeping an eye on the overall success of the programme.

Day to day

These are the types of things you can expect to be doing during your day to day although as Ipsos is a dynamic organisation this may vary as different opportunities arise:

• As a Senior Research executive youll support the smooth implementation of the end-to end-processes within the programme across multiple markets.
• You will work as part of a large team of onshore and offshore team members and be directly responsible for getting client sign-off on research materials managing script checking translations fieldwork launch overseeing data quality protocols and using automated tools to build dashboard and PowerPoint reports.
• Youll take full ownership of specific client deliverables delivering and supporting on client engagement sessions (training debriefs etc) supported by talented managers and directors so you can further develop your client servicing skills
• Youll work alongside internal operations teams to get the best data for our clients. Youll provide them with clear specifications and instructions and ensure that these are met.
• Youll also supervise and provide guidance to more junior members of the team including graduates
• You will review and ensure the quality of all project materials and deliverables including questionnaires data files dashboards reports and presentations

About You

Essential criteria

These are the areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role.

• Proven track record of success in market research with experience in managing projects and client relationships preferably within the FMCG industry
• A passion for brand strategy and experience in working on large global brand tracking programme(s)
• Experience in creating and reviewing materials for clients such as analysis specs questionnaires and PowerPoint reports
• Solid research skills including questionnaire & study design project processes sampling and basic analytical techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable criteria

• Ability to grapple with complexity and problem-solve
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good client management/servicing skills
• Strong organisational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work towards multiple deadlines
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in using data visualisation and dashboard tools like SPSS Excel Harmoni Infotools or similar
• Practical experience using AI-powered tools for research tasks including data analysis platforms and automation tools.
• Collaborative and an excellent team player contributing to our positive office culture

Behaviours:

• Behaviours
• Proactive
• Collaborative
• Client-focused
• Detail-oriented
• Supportive
• Analytical thinking
• Resilience flexibility and agility
• Motivation and self-awareness
• Empathy and active listening
• Service orientation and customer service
• Additionally please refer to Our Values for further information regarding the behavioural values that you will embody.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave pension contribution income protection and life addition there are a range health & wellbeing financial benefits and professional development opportunities.

We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week.

We are committed to equality treating people fairly promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by someone from our Talent Team who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.

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