Project management is a valued and integral component of what we do at Ipsos and is often the difference between a project’s success or failure. Our team of expert Project Managers work hand in hand with the Brand Health Tracking research team to find the most efficient way to plan, develop and deliver large-scale tracking projects on time, to the required specifications and within the allocated budget.
We support our Brand Health Tracking team in helping clients connect their brands with people in a meaningful way that ensures sustainable business growth.
The BHT team works with an envious list of the world’s leading brands spanning many different sectors including FMCG, Travel, Media, Telecoms, Utilities, Energy, Finance, Insurance and Retail.
Role overview
As a Graduate Project Executive, you will be encouraged to take responsibility from the outset, and promptly begin work on live projects, with the support of your team. You'll play a key part in spearheading new and better ways of working across the organisation.
Some of your core responsibilities will include:
- You will gain exposure to a variety of clients and research approaches whilst working alongside experienced Project Managers
- You will see the end-to-end project life cycle, from costing, working through timelines, supporting on set up, quality control, and project financial management
- You will learn key project management skills
- You will focus on the day-to-day management of project actions, liaising with external and internal partners, monitoring progress against sample quotas, analysing fieldwork for errors or unexpected abnormalities, managing timings, and troubleshooting
- You will support in ensuring we remain compliant with Ipsos and industry standards
- You will constantly strive for improvement and help us to bring efficiencies to our ways of working
- You will ensure client satisfaction and represent Ipsos in a professional and ethical manner at all times
What do I need to bring with me?
We are looking to grow our talented team of Project Managers across our organisation. We are looking for individuals who have a curiosity for problem solving, a passion for planning and organisation, and excellent communicators who are not afraid to challenge the status quo. As such, you’ll need to bring the following:
- A strong interest in and curiosity about brands and brand activation
- A keen interest in planning and delivering Brand Health Tracking projects. This will mean working on large scale, often multi-country tracking studies that run continuously or that have one or more waves during the year.
- Curiosity about different types of projects, methodologies, reporting methods, clients and industries.
- Ability to find creative and innovative solutions for complex and varied problems
- Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Comfortable juggling different tasks, planning and using your time effectively
- Strong personal and team organisational skills
- Impartiality and adaptability
- Strong initiative, negotiation and influencing ability
- Being self-motivated and confident
Along with
- The unrestricted right to work in the UK
What is in it for me?
Our Generation Ipsos programme provides a comprehensive foundation in research and how it’s practically applied in a commercial environment. You’ll be trained in client management, project management and the nitty-gritty of research including methodologies, sampling, weighting and ethics. You’ll learn through real life, hands-on experience, webinars, seminars and specialist workshops.
We will provide you with dedicated training designed to achieve the industry recognised Market Research Society (MRS) Advanced Certificate accreditation. Networking is a key skill so we have Early Careers events with other Graduates, Placement Students and Interns across the company. You can read more by clicking here.
Ipsos UK offers a hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office and working the rest from home. 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 flexible working culture where we support our colleagues and celebrate our successes is important to us. We invest our time in you and you will benefit from working alongside our expert teams.
Your manager will help you set goals to achieve your personal objectives throughout the year and help you exceed these.
And the fun stuff
- 25 days’ holiday which increases over time to 30 days, plus an extra day for your birthday
- Annual summer and All Staff events
- Team socials, including Christmas parties
- Season ticket loan
- Future talent loan - an optional and interest-free loan of up to £1000 to help with any unexpected costs, so you can focus on having a great start to your career
- A huge variety of benefits e.g. pension contributions, income protection, winter flu jabs, eye care vouchers, online and high street discounts
- Opportunity to participate in and benefit from participation in our multiple Diversity and Inclusion Belong groups, which bring together people with shared identities and interests to ensure that their voices are heard through the company and that Ipsos can continue to carry out research that is most representative of the UK and wider world today.
Those who are successful at the application stage will be progressed to a virtual interview. The final stage will be an assessment centre held at our Thomas More Square Office in May. Therefore, please ensure you apply ASAP to ensure you have a successful chance in the process!
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.
