Junior Research Executive 2022

About us

YouGov is an international research and data analytics group. Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them. We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

The Culture

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.

Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job description

You will be running and supporting fast-turnaround research projects on a whole host of topics, which is a part of YouGov’s Client Service offering. You will support Research/Senior Research Executives on larger and complex projects.

The role relies on excellent communication skills; you’ll be working closely with other YouGov teams as well as directly with clients to design and deliver research which hits the brief and is clear and unbiased.

Your key focus will be:

• The ability to identify the key needs of a client and as a result design robust, quantitative questionnaires which answers these needs
• The ability to recommend accurate, client-focused solutions on projects for mainly Omnibus-/CEM clients and agencies
• The understanding of the principles on sampling and weighting
• The design and interpretation of cross-tabulation analysis, data filtering, and merging variables
• The ability to run multiple market research projects simultaneously (including client contact, survey design and data reporting)
• The ability to set timetables, monitor progress, and suggest appropriate actions when challenges arise

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Basic understanding of statistics is preferable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver results, meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Problem-solving, analytical and numerical skills

Technical skills and qualifications

• Educated up to degree / HND level in a relevant subject desirable
• Working proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Behavioural competencies

• Collaborative team worker who takes pride in their work 
• Commercial “flare” - Being excited about being a businessperson as well as a researcher  
• Inquisitive mind – you will be working with clients from all sectors, so you will need to think about what questions to ask and why

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?

A broad research experience – YouGov’s Research team works together and with other teams to produce research for organisations from many sectors. Across the business, the media and the general public, YouGov’s research is a trusted source of information.

You will learn from the best – your teammates, and get to see your own research projects used in key decision making and to gain coverage UK media and beyond.

It’s a busy, fun, hard-working team where the right candidate will see their confidence and research ability to grow and grow, leading to great progression in the field of data collection & research.