Graduate Research Executive – Transport & Infrastructure
Job Description
Job title: Graduate Research Executive – Transport & Infrastructure
Company: Ipsos
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Role overview
Ipsos Public Affairs are the leaders in social research. We bridge the gap between government and the public, providing robust research and analysis. With offices in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts globally with local knowledge to deliver top-quality research.
Our Transport & Infrastructure team provides robust evidence and strategic insights to policy makers, government bodies and agencies, transport operators and not-for-profit organisations. This includes clients in the road and rail sectors, aviation and active travel.
Our work also spans key cross-cutting areas that are integral to the way our transport and infrastructure system operates and is used. This includes environmental sustainability and decarbonisation, the role of transport in society and communities, active travel and public health and wellbeing, safety, the impact of transport and infrastructure developments on businesses and the economy, and local and regional development.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for a Graduate Research Executive to join our team and support us in delivering high-quality research and evidence for our clients.
As a Graduate Research Executive, you will start working on live projects in the team. You will gain exposure to the Transport and Infrastructure policy area, research methodologies, and our clients, whilst working alongside industry experts. In this role, you will:
- Work with both quantitative and qualitative data, supporting research projects from inception and design through to data delivery and reporting
- Learn about our transport clients and the transport sector, how it affects the world around us and how our research can support our clients in driving positive change
- Learn and employ key project management skills – you will support the end-to-end project life cycle including contributing to and attending client briefings, working according to agreed timescales, and liaising with suppliers and our fieldwork specialists about project timings and key deliverables
- Support the research design – for example, you will contribute to questionnaire and topic guide development, and conduct script and data checks
- Contribute to outputs by being involved in the development of code-frames, table specifications, presentations and reports
- Build your awareness and start applying quality and safety procedures on projects in accordance with Market Research Society (MRS) Code of Conduct requirements
- Help us think about how we can deliver our conclusions and recommendations in an engaging and meaningful way
- Deploy innovative and creative research methodologies whilst upholding the most robust standards of social research.
What do I need to bring with me?
- A passion and enthusiasm for the type of research and work our team delivers; we love seeing the impact of our work in our clients’ publications and events.
- A hunger to unpick questions into their constituent parts, to diagnose opportunities and be able to influence decisions.
- A positive ‘can do attitude’ and a proactive approach to work.
- The ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast pace working environment.
- Exceptional organisational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work towards multiple deadlines.
- The ability to work creatively and think commercially with a curiosity and drive to learn, understand and improve, using trouble-shooting skills to think on your feet.
- Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to listen effectively, identify key information and communicate clearly and in a timely manner.
- An understanding of the transport sector is desirable but not essential.
Along with…
- The unrestricted right to work in the UK
What is in it for me?
Our Generation Ipsos programme provides a comprehensive foundation in research and how it’s practically applied in a commercial environment. You’ll be trained in client management, project and operational management, equipping you to partner with researchers, Project Management colleagues and other teams to deliver excellence for our clients. You’ll learn through real life, hands-on experience, webinars, seminars and specialist workshops.
We’ll provide you with dedicated training designed to achieve the industry recognised Market Research Society (MRS) Advanced Certificate accreditation. Networking is a key skill, so we have Early Careers events with other Graduates, Placement Students, and Interns across the company.
Having a flexible working culture where we support our colleagues and celebrate our successes is important to us. We invest our time in you and you’ll benefit from working alongside our expert teams.
Your manager will help you set goals to achieve your personal objectives throughout the year and help you exceed these.
And the fun stuff …
- 25 days’ holiday which increases over time to 30 days, plus an extra day for your birthday
- Annual summer and All Staff events
- Team socials, including Christmas parties
- Season ticket loan
- Future talent loan – an optional and interest-free loan of up to £1000 to help with any unexpected costs, so you can focus on having a great start to your career
- A huge variety of benefits e.g. pension contributions, income protection, winter flu jabs, eye care vouchers, online and high street discounts
- Opportunity to participate in and benefit from participation in our multiple Diversity and Inclusion Belong groups, which bring together people with shared identities and interests to ensure that their voices are heard through the company and that Ipsos can continue to carry out research that is most representative of the UK and wider world today.
Please note, we are looking for candidates to start ASAP in this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please follow the link below. From here you will be taken to our recruitment partner, Instant Impact’s website where you can fill out our application form. Those who are successful at this stage will be progressed to a virtual interview. The final stage will be an assessment centre in our London Office.
PLEASE APPLY VIA THIS LINK HERE:
Applications close on 12th February 2024 but we may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We 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.
About Us:
Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!
About the Team:
The Public Affairs Service Line is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We work with clients on political and public opinion polling, citizen and stakeholder management, social policy improvement, sustainable development strategy and identifying societal trends and perceptions across several sectors. We assess how government and public affairs policies as well as societal trends and views impact our client’s brand/products/markets.
Expected salary:
Location: London
