SRE - Quantitative Research - SaaS/AI - Social / Political

MrWeb Ltd.
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SRE - Quantitative Research - SaaS/AI - Social / Political London (Hybrid Working) GBP 37-45,000 depending on experience + Bens - (posted Dec 16 2025)

Job Spec: Are you a current quantitative researcher with experience of opinion-based research in the political / social sector?


This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Research Executive who has some social, political or polling research experience to make a genuine impact in a growing and dynamic agency.


As an SRE you will support on projects from start to finish and provide the insights, the 'so what' which allows clients to use and action your advice and recommendations.


This role will best suit those with a quantitative research agency background, someone who has experience of working on all stages of the research process (from design to delivery). You will be the sort of person who is not looking to be pigeonholed and is keen to keep developing and expanding your skillset (e.g. using AI in research, working with qualitative data). We seek people who have experience and an interest in social & political research, any exposure to polling would be a bonus. You should enjoy working directly with clients and strive to deliver outstanding work.


This is a Tech & AI enabled agency that has created a dynamic platform and data products to enable a range of clients to acquire powerful data about what we think and do as citizens and consumers. They are on a mission to close the knowledge gap on public opinion and offer clients deep insight with high at speed.


A great opportunity for someone who is smart, driven & diligent and is excited by the idea of working collaboratively with a team of researchers, engineers and data scientists.


This role requires 3-4 days per week in the London Office with the remainder at home.


Who to contact: Email your CV (in confidence) to , quoting the reference above, or contact Andrew Goobey, Andrew Mercer, Caroline Rock or Rebecca Meaton on


IMPORTANT - PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EITHER YOUR RETURN E-MAIL ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER IN THE MESSAGE. Please say that you found the vacancy on MrWeb! Thanks for your interest.


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