Market Research Executive
Hybrid – Elton (Cambs/Northants/Lincs border) | £25,000 – £35,000 | Food, Agriculture and Sustainability Insight
Flexible options and part time also considered for the right candidate.
The Company
Grounded Research is a specialist agency working across the length of the supply chain. Our research specialisms span food, farming, the environment and sustainability. We combine creativity, curiosity, and robust research to answer complex questions for clients across the supply chain, our clients and our research participants are from a broad spectrum of sectors, from farmers and agronomists to retailers, start up food brands to established suppliers, agri-tech, NGOs, and government. Brands you have in your kitchen cupboards to brands you never knew existed, doing things that weren\'t possible previously.
Our projects are fast-paced, diverse, and impactful. One day you might be running consumer taste tests, the next you’re analysing farmer survey data on pesticide use, sitting on a tractor interviewing farmers or supporting stakeholder research on sustainability initiatives. No two days are the same and every project helps shape the future of where our food comes from, how it is produced and what the challenges are for those producing it.
The Role
As a Market Research Executive, you’ll support the smooth delivery of this varied project portfolio, building skills across both quantitative and qualitative research under the experienced eye of your line manager. You’ll gain hands-on experience in everything from scripting surveys and managing fieldwork to analysing data and contributing to client presentations.
What you’ll do
* Script and test surveys (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, etc.).
* Manage fieldwork and panel engagement (aggregators, partners, proprietary).
* Analyse data (Excel, SPSS) and draft reports.
* Support qualitative projects; interviews, focus groups, Taste testing, shopper intercepts, ethnography.
* Contribute to presentations, proposals, and agency thought leadership.
What we’re looking for
* 1–2 years’ research experience (agency or client-side).
* Familiarity with survey platforms and data analysis.
* Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
* Curiosity about food, farming, and sustainability.
The offer
£25,000 – £35,000 + pension, healthcare and benefits.
Hybrid: ~60% office-based in Elton (reducing to ~50% once embedded).
Office dogs welcome!
Supportive culture with a clear path to Research Manager.
Apply now and start your career in research with variety, pace, and purpose.
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