Role overview
For more than 30 years the Ipsos Observer team have brought together the brightest minds, the finest research methods, and cutting-edge technologies to better understand why people do the things they do.
We believe that the best way to get to the heart of the matter is to ask the right questions. That's why Observer is trusted by thousands of curious organisations to craft powerful questions and inspire insightful answers. So, no matter the challenge, we uncover the fascinating views, preferences, and needs that shape the world we live in.
We know that to get rich, meaningful answers, we must connect with the right people.
Observer is an entrepreneurial division, looking for highly talented individuals who are interested in being a part of a dynamic and energised team.
Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be involved in the management of both large and small clients, as well as taking responsibility for the design, execution and delivery of small to medium projects. We look for people to lead their teams and projects by example – whether on projects or in line management situations – and to create a fun and aspirational environment that delivers excellent results for our clients.
You’ll build upon your career experience by working with well-known clients on a wide range of issues and topics that affect consumers generally. As you work alongside the most experienced researchers in the industry, you will also have the opportunity to meet interesting people and really contribute to the success of both Ipsos’ and our clients’ businesses.
What will I be doing?
1. Building great relationships with their clients beyond the transactional, demonstrating a genuine interest in them and their business issues.
2. Contributing positively to the performance of our business, including playing a role in business development.
3. Managing current and potential clients with excellence. Acting as a guardian of the Ipsos UK and Ipsos Observer brands.
4. Working collaboratively within the team and within Ipsos UK more broadly, getting involved in initiatives to help the business.
5. Being future-focused, for their teams, for themselves and for their clients.
6. Wanting to learn, to develop and to grow both themselves and others.
7. Pursuing best practice in all you do, including keeping that best practice fresh and simple.
8. Communicating even complex issues and processes clearly and simply.
9. Demonstrating expertise, or has a special interest in a particular area and sharing that expertise with others, both internally and externally.
10. Contributing positively to the performance of our business.
Ipsos UK offers a hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office and working the rest from home.
What do I need to bring with me?
11. Solid experience quantitative research skills experience, preferably across a range of methodologies
12. A genuine interest in market research and a desire to develop your career within a leading research company
13. The desire to build strong relationships with clients, and deliver excellent client service
14. Hands-on project management skills, with experience of running complex international projects
15. Strong time management and organisational skills, able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure
16. The ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently, and to proactively support colleagues
17. Good internal and external communication skills and the ability to tailor your communication style to suit the specific audience or message
18. Meticulous attention to detail – taking ownership of tasks and ensuring they are delivered to spec
19. Self-motivated and confident with the desire and potential to take on line management responsibility in the future.
20. High level of numeracy and adept user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint with knowledge of SPSS/Survey Reporter beneficial
What is in it for me?
Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. For roles at Research Manager level and above we also offer private healthcare.
In addition to this we have a fantastic Learning & Development offer delivered through a mix of face to face, online or on-demand; you can read more by clicking .
We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.
Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients.