JOB DESCRIPTION
Job type: Full time (37.5 hours). Office based.
Location: Borough, SE1
About The Company
Aurora Insights, part of global B2B publishing and events company Akabo Media, is a research and intelligence agency serving the supply chain/logistics and road user charging/tolling sectors. It delivers actionable insights and premium content that help organisations stay ahead of market change. Aurora Insights’ work spans executive briefings long-form reports and bespoke consultancy for senior decision-makers.
Our publications include Logistics Manager Magazine, Robotics and Automation Magazine and CiTTi Magazine.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Research Analyst delivers end-to-end studies while coaching a Research Analyst and a Research Assistant. The remit balances authorship with capability-building: setting methods, reviewing work, and developing reusable research assets so the team’s quality and throughput rise over time. The role reports directly to the Head of Aurora Insights.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead multi-method studies end to end, conduct interviews and desk research, and produce rigorous analysis and clear narratives for executive audiences.
* Set the approach and methodology for projects; ensure best practice in sampling, documentation, ethics, citation and data protection.
* Mentor and upskill the Research Analyst and Research Assistant through shadowing, structured feedback and scheduled reviews of drafts, code and analysis.
* Quality-assure outputs (facts, calculations, visuals, structure and style) and maintain checklists, templates and style guides.
* Visualise data and craft publishable reports, market forecasts and articles for Aurora Insights and Akabo Media brands.
* Represent Aurora Insights as a subject-matter expert at events; present findings confidently.
* Manage workplans: shape briefs with Editorial, Conferences and Commercial; own timelines, risks and status communications.
* Contribute to practice building: improve research operations, and maintain a central knowledge base of exemplars and reusable assets.
* Support business development by preparing client-specific analysis and participating in key meetings when required.
ABOUT YOU
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Economics) or equivalent experience.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication; clear, concise writing and strong presentation skills.
* Demonstrable expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, including survey design and basic – intermediate statistics.
* Advanced Excel/Sheets; experience with data analysis software (e.g. STATA) and working knowledge of R/Python/SPSS is advantageous.
* Four years’ experience in an applied research role with proven authorship of reports and ability to run projects end to end.
* Coaching mindset: able to give actionable feedback, raise standards and develop junior colleagues.
* Strong critical thinking, time management and attention to detail.
* Confidence representing research publicly at events and with clients.
WHAT WE OFFER
* 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after one year’s service.
* Paid birthday off and three paid days off over Christmas.
* Free Private Medical Insurance and gym membership discounts.
* Group Pension scheme.
* Free Employee Assistance Programme.
* Social and company events.
* Modern office near London Bridge.
* Opportunity to travel within the UK and internationally (Miami, Brussels, Asia etc).
* Season Ticket Loan.
* Dress down Fridays.
* Training and development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice.
Interested: Send your CV and a covering letter to anneke.thomas@akabomedia.co.uk