Research Executive (Quantitative)

WeAreAspire
City of London
1 month ago
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Senior Talent Consultant at WeAreAspire | Hiring across Research & Insight throughout the UK and International markets

This multi-award-winning agency with great technical advancements is on the lookout for a Research Executive to manage and run quantitative projects for leading brands.


JOB TITLE: Research Executive
SALARY: Up to £30k
LOCATION: London - 2/3 days WFH


THE COMPANY


A highly respected research consultancy, specialising in consumer insights through behavioural science and rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods, works with major brands across Retail, Financial Services, FMCG, Healthcare, and Technology. Taking a human-centred approach, they use creative strategies to help clients deeply understand their customers' motivations and behaviours.


They are looking for a Research Executive to join their team:


KEY DUTIES

  • Brief field and liaison teams, supporting decisions and ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Write questionnaires, applying best practices in question design, weighting, and data processing.
  • Lead scripter briefings, check surveys, create analysis plans, and identify data discrepancies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Excellent organisational, time management, and numeracy skills, able to manage multiple projects efficiently and independently.
  • Passionate about research and consumer psychology, motivated to stay updated with industry developments and thinking.
  • Confident presenting to clients, responding to questions, and actively contributing during briefings and meetings.

Does this Research Executive role align with your experience? Apply now and let's have a chat!


We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer


Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Marketing
  • Market Research

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