Research & Data Collection Support Officer – Part time ( ~15-25 hrs per week), permanent role, office based (Nottingham NG1). BDS is a small, independent and innovative market research consultancy specialising in the construction materials and waste sectors. The company provide consultancy support for clients and publishes a wide portfolio of industry reports for key sectors of the construction industry including aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, concrete products and cement. BDS is seeking to recruit a Research & Data Collection Support Officer to join the team based in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, an interest in market research with an eye for detail, confident using MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) and be able to work both independently and within a team. The role of Research & Data Collection Support Officer is a supporting role for the business offering the opportunity to learn and grow within the field of research and consultancy should this be of interest to the candidate. As Research & Data Collection Support Officer the chosen candidate will be required to take on several tasks relating to the collection and monitoring of information and data, preparing planning reports, contacting clients and interested parties, and supporting projects and consultancy tasks as the work requires. The role will require the seeking and searching of information using a range of sources, online and telephone, it is important you have an inquisitive mind and be familiar working with, and updating, databases for the storage of information and data. You will support the Research Director but also work closely with the wider BDS team helping out as the work requires. Tasks of the role include: • Take ownership for the collection of planning and contracts information and associated streams of work and support the development of monthly planning monitoring and contract data reports. • Monitor industry news, collecting and recording necessary information to support the maintenance and updating of the BDS industry databases • Contacting representatives across the industry to seek for information • Company administration support including updating, controlling and maintaining the CRM system for client and purchases. • Provide assistance to the Research Director and BDS team on industry related reports, directories, projects and consultancy tasks BDS are seeking a candidate who: • Is confident and able to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail • Has a good telephone manner with the ability to gain knowledge • Can synthesise qualitative and quantitative information and data accurately • Showcases proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word) • Demonstrates good interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills and is motivated and willing to learn Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Office based in Nottingham. ~15-25 hours, flexible hours to suit lifestyle (to be agreed on commencement of role). Salary: £13.50 per hour ( contributable pension, health insurance and annual bonus) depending on experience. To apply for the role of Research & Data Collection Support Officer at BDS Marketing Research please send your CV with forwarding letter to Gabriel.Brooks@bdsmarketing.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you! Who are BDS? BDS is an independent and innovative market research consultancy with over 30 years’ experience specialising in minerals, heavy building materials industries and waste sectors. BDS has three strands providing marketing intelligence, insight and reports in addition to bespoke consultancy in the following areas: Aggregates, Ready Mixed Concrete, Asphalt, Cement, Concrete Products, Waste Management, and related sectors. www.bds.marketing.co.uk