Our Company
Grounded Research is a specialist agency working at 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
Survey Programming & Setup
* Program surveys in platforms like Confirmit, Decipher, Qualtrics, or proprietary systems
* Set up complex quota matrices and interlocks
* Implement survey logic, routing, and skip patterns
* Configure piping, randomisation, and rotation logic
* Quality assurance testing of programmed surveys
Sample & Distribution Management
* Set up and manage sample distribution across panels and sources
* Configure sample balancing and allocation rules
* Manage soft launches and throttling
* Monitor and adjust field progress in real-time
* Coordinate with panel providers and sample vendors
Quota Management
* Build and implement quota structures in fieldwork platforms
* Set up nested and interlocking quotas
* Monitor quota fills and adjust targets as needed
* Manage overage and close-out procedures
Technical Fieldwork Operations
* Launch surveys and manage go-live processes
* Monitor survey performance and completion rates
* Troubleshoot technical issues in field
* Manage survey links, unique URLs, and access codes
* Handle respondent technical support escalations
Data Quality & Monitoring
* Implement data quality checks (speeding, straightlining, etc.)
* Set up fraud detection parameters
* Monitor for duplicate responses
* Generate fieldwork progress reports
Key Skills:
* Proficiency in survey platforms (Confirmit, Decipher, Qualtrics, etc.)
* Understanding of survey methodology and sampling
* Strong attention to detail
* Problem-solving under tight deadlines
* Project management and coordination
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.