About Bluegrass
Bluegrass is a marketing research consultancy. We are specialists in understanding people and behaviour. Our clients work with us when they want better understanding and to make good decisions. We help them define what it is they really need to know before designing bespoke research for real insight. We work across many sectors but have particular specialisms in public health; public transport; and the visitor economy.
We are a small organisation but work with some of the biggest and best organisations within our specialist areas – you can see some of them on our website: www.bluegrassresearch.co.uk. We work really hard, but like to have fun along the way. Our team is close-knit and supportive, it’s often all hands on deck!
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Research Executive or Research Manager – someone who can hit the ground running in terms of delivering quantitative and qualitative projects on a day to day basis.
The role – at either level - requires strong experience of market research techniques and the ability to handle all stages of the project life cycle, from inception to presentation. For a Research Manager, it will involve leading projects and teams – alone and alongside other senior members of the Bluegrass team. For a Senior Research Executive it will involve active management of projects, with support and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
The role requires someone with an eye for detail, who is an excellent communicator; highly enthusiastic, and prepared to work hard and to deadlines. The role offers the scope for significant personal development. The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the business and will have the opportunity to work across all aspects of project management and delivery.
This is the perfect position for someone who wants to make a difference – to Bluegrass; to our clients; and to further their career in research.
We have a training budget, and would provide formal training opportunities via the Market Research Society / Association of Qualitative Research or other training providers as is deemed appropriate to the individual’s development.
The role will primarily be office based – working from our office in Newcastle City Centre. In a typical week, 1 day working from home is permitted.
The salary will be dependent on experience. You are welcome to submit your salary expectations as part of your application. We will also consider applications for a part-time role, based on a minimum of 4 days a week.
About You
We are looking for someone with at least 2 years [Senior Research Executive] / 5 years [Research Manager] professional market research experience, including project management, research design, execution and reporting.
You will be an excellent communicator with outstanding spoken and written English. You must also be confident with numbers! We need someone who is a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter, but at the same time able to work confidently within a team. You will need…
· Strong technical research skills, spanning both qualitative and quantitative methods, with the ability to manage and deliver all stages within a project life-cycle. This is to include:
o Managing and monitoring fieldwork
o Facilitating focus groups, and depth interviews with senior decision-makers
o Developing high quality questionnaires and discussion guides
· Experience of working with statistical software packages
· Strong client management skills, with proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experienced at presenting research findings to senior decision-makers
· Strong reporting skills, with emphasis on the strategic implications of the research findings
· A commercial outlook and experience of business development activities - by developing research proposals; building client relationships, and identifying prospective new clients
· Able to coach, mentor and manage junior staff
· High quality standards in both setting research methods and delivering research results whether in written reports or presentations. Ability to check research data and proofread reports is essential
· Degree/postgraduate qualified
Above all, you’ll have to fit well with the existing team, be ready to work hard and have a desire to produce high quality work.
Pay: Depending on role and experience:
Senior Research Executive – from £28,500
Research Manager – from £34,000
How to Apply
If you think this could be the role for you, please send your up to date CV and a covering letter to:
Lynsey Clark, lynsey.clark@bluegrassresearch.co.uk
If you’d like to chat about the opportunity first, please call Lynsey on 0191 469 1565.