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The role – at either level – requires strong experience of market research techniques and the ability to handle all stages of the project life cycle, from inception to presentation.  For a Research Manager, it will involve leading projects and teams – alone and alongside other senior members of the Bluegrass team.  For a Senior Research Executive it will involve active management of projects, with support and opportunities to develop leadership skills.

The role requires someone with an eye for detail, who is an excellent communicator; highly enthusiastic, and prepared to work hard and to deadlines.  The role offers the scope for significant personal development.  The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the business and will have the opportunity to work across all aspects of project management and delivery.

We have a training budget, and would provide formal training opportunities via the Market Research Society / Association of Qualitative Research or other training providers as is deemed appropriate to the individual’s development.

The role will primarily be office based – working from our office in Newcastle City Centre.  In a typical week, 1 day working from home is permitted.

The salary will be dependent on experience.  You are welcome to submit your salary expectations as part of your application.  We will also consider applications for a part-time role, based on a minimum of 4 days a week.

About You

We are looking for someone with at least  2 years [Senior Research Executive] / 5 years [Research Manager] professional market research experience, including project management, research design, execution and reporting.

You will be an excellent communicator with outstanding spoken and written English. You must also be confident with numbers! We need someone who is a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter, but at the same time able to work confidently within a team. You will need…

• Strong technical research skills, spanning both qualitative and quantitative methods, with the ability to manage and deliver all stages within a project life-cycle. This is to include:
  • Managing and monitoring fieldwork
  • Facilitating focus groups, and depth interviews with senior decision-makers
  • Developing high quality questionnaires and discussion guides
• Experience of working with statistical software packages
• Strong client management skills, with proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experienced at presenting research findings to senior decision-makers
• Strong reporting skills, with emphasis on the strategic implications of the research findings
• A commercial outlook and experience of business development activities – by developing research proposals; building client relationships, and identifying prospective new clients
• Able to coach, mentor and manage junior staff
• High quality standards in both setting research methods and delivering research results whether in written reports or presentations. Ability to check research data and proofread reports is essential
• Degree/postgraduate qualified

Above all, you’ll have to fit well with the existing team, be ready to work hard and have a desire to produce high quality work.

Pay: Depending on role and experience:

Senior Research Executive – from £28,500 per annum

Research Manager – from £34,000 per annum

How to Apply

If you think this could be the role for you, please send your up to date CV and a covering letter to:

Lynsey: lynsey.clark@bluegrassresearch.co.uk

If you’d like to chat about the opportunity first, please call Lynsey on 0191 469 1565.