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    Are you looking to develop a career in within one of the world’s largest Research Organisations?

    This role sits within our data processing & scripting team. The role of the Junior Survey Programmer is to create questionnaires based on the materials provided by the client, using specific JavaScript based software. This position combines development, quality assurance and direct communication with clients and colleagues.

    The team works closely with our research colleagues across the business and manages online, offline and mixed-mode surveys for internal clients from around the UK business. We work on a diverse range of projects & topics, so no two days will be the same.

    The role

    The main responsibility of the role is it to set up surveys - a key part of the functions undertaken by the Data Processing Team within Operations. While we primarily use the Unicom Intelligence platform (commonly known as Dimensions), we aim to adopt new software developed within Ipsos, which is already in use in various Ipsos offices across the world.

    The majority of our data collection is commissioned by the UK Government and Public Sector clients, so you will be directly involved in projects ranging from public consultations to longitudinal social surveys.

    What will I be doing?

    This will be an extremely varied and interesting role including:-rand challenging, and you will grow your knowledge in this a

    • Training in our proprietary iField software.  Training will be a combination self-study, (likely virtual) classroom training, exercises, and one-to-one coaching.  We hope to carry out at least some of the training in person in our London offices. 
    • Programming new surveys using iField.  This role will include liaising with project managers and researchers to understand their requirements, programming surveys according to their specifications and resolving any issues encountered during fieldwork.
    • Assisting with migrating our existing Dimensions Surveys to the iField platform.   We have a variety of regularly running surveys that we will be moving over, covering a diverse range of subjects including media audience measurement, housing, crime and politics. 
    • Managing our regularly running surveys after they are migrated.   This will involve making required updates for each new wave, advising the data processing team of any changes, and most importantly building strong working relationships with the other teams involved in each project.
    • Longer term, there will be opportunities to get involved in the many other activities the team is involved in.

    What do I need to bring with me?

    To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:-

    • You will have a logical mindset, be curious and approach challenges in an innovative way.
    • Agile and open-minded, resilient with an enthusiasm for problem solving.
    • Quick learner with analytical mindset who is passionate about technology
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
    • Friendly, motivated, dynamic,ambitious and definitely a team player!
    • Strong project management skills  - being organised, taking ownership, using initiative & being pro-active.

    Technical Requirements

    • At least a basic understanding of HTML.
    • Some programming experience, ideally with an understanding  of Object Oriented Programming, loops, recursion, data structures, algorithms

    Desirable

    • A qualification in programming or information systems
    • Experience with JavaScript

    About us...

    We are one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers. With offices in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts globally with local knowledge to deliver top-quality research.

    Our culture is unique - we have the entrepreneurial spirit and quirkiness of a small boutique, but we also have the resources, scale and diversity of a large global agency. We have more bright, friendly, hard-working and enthusiastic people, from more backgrounds, with more interests, skills and experiences to learn from. Our values are based on our diverse cultural backgrounds, helping us to be responsive, client-focused and flexible.

    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 understand the importance of choice and offer a blended work environment, office and work from home. We also realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider all flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.

    If this is what you are looking for from your next role, we look forward to hearing from you!