The Role
At YouGov, we do not just accept traditional methods of market research. Instead, our mission is to disrupt the market research landscape with research solutions that offer quicker and better-quality research to our clients. We have an excellent opportunity in our Research (Data Services) department to join a close knit, ambitious team that is growing fast. This is an entry level role into data and market research, with training provided for all aspects of quantitative market research. You will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders, developing, and supporting accounts and running diverse projects (including for brand health and tracking, new product development, advertising testing and tracking, customer experience, PR etc.). You must have excellent communication skills, a positive outlook, and a willingness to learn; these are skillsets required to do well as a researcher at YouGov.
What will I be delivering?
- You will represent YouGov in a professional and ethical manner
- Work with teammates and other departments to manage core aspects of the end-to-end research process, including:
- Research/ questionnaire design – translating business needs into research questions that uphold the principles of accuracy, clarity, and impartiality, and programming into our in-house scripting platforms
- Survey scripting & checking – creating online versions of client’s questionnaires and employing a high level of attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection
- Survey implementation & fieldwork monitoring - working to ensure timetables are followed and client deadlines are met
- Data analysis & reporting – checking data deliverables are correct, working with in-house data visualization tools to produce analysis and display clients’ data in engaging and attractive ways
- Be familiar with our Omnibus service and how to effectively coordinate single and multi-market projects
- Multi-task - support on multiple projects at different stages simultaneously, whilst hitting deadlines and being the day-to-day point of contact for clients
- Deal effectively with clients and colleagues through emails, telephone calls and face to face meetings in a clear, concise and polite manner
- To manage own workload while demonstrating awareness of others, seeking help and training where appropriate and consulting with relevant parties throughout
Qualifications
- A proactive and positive attitude to learning and helping others
- Self-discipline and motivation
- Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Market research experience will be highly regarded but not essential
- Basic MS Office skills
- Basic understanding of research and statistics
- Excellent written, oral and communication skills
- Completed tertiary qualification – Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Professional or Native level of proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Additional information
- A social, supportive, and dynamic office culture
- Flexible working options
- Access to a full training program as well as ongoing professional development through YouGov Academy and LinkedIn Learning
Privacy
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Company Description and Culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
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, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Data Privacy
To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy
