Overview
Are you driven by data and passionate about insights? We are a leading global market and social research company, enabling organisations to make smarter, bolder, and faster decisions. We operate in 90 different markets and have 17 different teams conducting different areas of research within the UK. Creative Excellence focuses on helping brands understand how to make better advertising. Your contributions will be valued and encouraged from the very beginning, as you\'ll be working on live projects for well-known dynamic brands in industries such as Technology, Social Media, Finance, Transportation, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Healthcare, and more. We primarily conduct research using quantitative methods and regularly collaborate with other teams at Ipsos who also specialise in the fields of brand and advertising.
The Role
As a Market Research Apprentice, you\'ll be given opportunities to develop the core skills needed to be a successful researcher. We work with clients through different stages of the creative development process including:
* Improving the creative idea or concept
* Testing early stage or final versions of the ad to optimise before airing
* Recommending changes to better the effectiveness of clients’ ads
* Assessing how well the ad performs once live, and if it is working in the way the client intended
Your responsibilities
* Support quantitative research studies from start to finish, including: writing questionnaires and checking they are scripted correctly
* Managing and overseeing fieldwork including data processing and sample quality control
* Checking data tables and overall data quality
* Helping prepare presentations for clients, building insightful narratives from datasets and delivering conclusions in a visually engaging way
* Acting as a key point of contact with suppliers and internal stakeholders (e.g., Data Processing, Finance, fieldwork, online scripters, coders, etc.)
About You
* We encourage diversity of thought; we look for candidates who are as diverse as the societies, markets and people we work with.
* An analytical and problem-solving mindset, focused on interpreting data and understanding the “why” behind insights.
* Effective communication and storytelling skills to derive actionable insights and present them clearly for diverse audiences.
* Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset, with a genuine passion for understanding client needs and delivering value-driven solutions.
* A curiosity and learning agility that fosters exploration of new ideas and openness to changing trends.
* Creativity and innovation to think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to life.
* Embraces collaboration and teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives to build on colleagues\' strengths.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
* Exceptional attention to detail with a meticulous approach to working with data and a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
* A growth mindset with a willingness to reflect, learn, and grow.
* Aptitude for leveraging AI tools and techniques to enhance research and insights, in line with Ipsos\' standards and policies.
* An interest in brands and how they use advertising to grow their business.
Right to work
Along with… the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Why Ipsos?
As a Market Research Apprentice at Ipsos 80% of your time will be spent in work, with 20% studying. You will study the Level 4 applied market research standard. Alongside work, your part-time study will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a professional researcher by the end of the 2-year programme. After completing the apprenticeship, you will be eligible for a permanent position and promotion to further your career at Ipsos.
You will have the chance to meet apprentices and graduates across the business and work on projects together, building a global network and fostering teamwork and innovation.
Benefits
* 25 days’ holiday that increases to 30 days over time, plus an extra day off for your birthday
* Flexible working and inclusive bank holiday options, recognising the diversity of our workforce and that people may celebrate different events
* Interest-free Future Talent Loan of up to £1,000 to support unexpected costs
* Work abroad for up to 4 weeks within a rolling 12-month period (subject to Right to Work requirements)
* Bupa Well+ Health and Wellbeing Services
* Comprehensive benefits including pension contributions, income protection, flu jabs, eye care vouchers
* Company paid Curiosity & ESG Days
* Diversity and Inclusion Belong Networks
Successful applicants will move on to a cognitive and personality assessment, followed by a virtual interview with one of our talent partners. The final stage will be an in-person assessment at our London office in November and we are looking for candidates to start on 1st December.
We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views.
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