Market Research Specialist (Contract - 3 Months)
Hybrid | Immediate Start | High-Impact Project
SF Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with a forward thinking organisation on a time sensitive, high impact market research project within the healthcare space.
This is a genuine opportunity to lead a focused piece of work that will directly shape future service delivery at scale, delivering insight that informs strategic commercial decisions and real world outcomes.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a market research programme exploring supplier capability, market readiness, and potential innovative solutions in a specialist healthcare area.
Working closely with senior commercial stakeholders, you'll:
Map the supplier landscape and assess capability, capacity and agility
Test how services could be mobilised quickly and effectively when required
Move from initial scoping through to deeper market engagement
Translate research findings into clear recommendations that inform strategy
This is a hands on role where you own delivery end-to-end, combining strategic thinking with practical execution.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing and delivering a robust market research approach in collaboration with senior stakeholders
Mapping and analysing the supplier landscape
Leading supplier engagement, including recruitment, communication and relationship management
Facilitating qualitative research such as interviews, focus groups and workshops
Designing and administering surveys to support structured data collection
Analysing findings and converting insight into actionable recommendations
Producing high-quality reports to inform procurement and strategic decision-making
Managing timelines and delivering to a high standard within a fast-paced environment
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a market research role (agency, consultancy or in-house)
Strong end-to-end research expertise - from design through to insight delivery
Experience managing both qualitative and quantitative research projects
Confident facilitator with experience running interviews and workshops
Strong stakeholder management skills - able to engage and influence at all levels
Highly organised, self-driven and able to work independently
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Experience with tools such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, SmartSurvey or NVivo
Desirable: Experience working within healthcare or regulated environments
Why This Role?
Work on a meaningful project with tangible impact
High autonomy and ownership
Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Fast-paced assignment with clear outcomes and visibility
Key Details
3-month contract
Full-time, Hybrid working
Immediate start
Day rate to be discussed with suitable candidates during initial conversation
Travel required for supplier engagement meetings
If you're an experienced researcher who enjoys taking ownership and delivering impactful insights under tight timelines, we'd love to hear from you