Research Executive

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Big Motive Full time

We are searching for a ‘Research Executive’ to join our diverse team and further enhance our capability in the design and delivery of innovative digital products and services.

As a Research Executive, you will work on a range of exciting projects, bringing a blend of research and organisational skills to support the delivery of digital transformation and innovation projects in the areas of health and wellbeing, public services and the private sector.

You can expect to work with a supportive, high performance and cross-disciplinary team - and to feel integrated with the client teams you’ll be working with as well as being supported by your colleagues. In addition to growing your research expertise, you can also expect to deepen your knowledge of design, agile delivery and business processes through an exciting period of Big Motive’s growth.
**About you**
- You have a passion for using research to advocate for end-user needs
- You appreciate the power of the design process when executed well
- You have a growth mindset and see yourself as a team player with a can-do attitude
- You are a detail-oriented finisher and love to see projects through
- You are enthusiastic about digital technology
- You are experienced delivering projects in resource-constrained environments
- You are able to analyse data to define meaning and recommend outcomes
- You are comfortable navigating challenges and tough situations
- You thrive in a highly collaborative environment

**Responsibilities**
- Support the collection and statistical analysis of quantitative data to derive actionable insights
- Collaborate with senior team members on research-led projects
- Liaise with participant recruiters and manage participant onboarding
- Support the planning, preparation and facilitation of investigative research, UX research and user testing activities
- Design and facilitate questionnaires and surveys
- Conduct desk-based research and literature reviews
- Support the facilitation of workshops and discussions to synthesise findings as well as generate and communicate ideas
- Report on research processes and outcomes through presentations, workshops and collaborative sessions with stakeholders
- Draft findings, recommendations, and research reports
- Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written and verbal presentations
- Make a positive contribution to team motivation and morale

**Requirements**:
**Essential Requirements**:

- 2 Years’ Experience a similar role
- Have worked in a research capacity on a range of digital projects
- Have experience working with a design team
- Skilled at translating research findings into insights or recommendations
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
- Can handle pressure and able to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
- Are able to travel — assuming it is safe to do so — occasionally, with advance planning

**Desirable Requirements**
- 3rd level degree in a related discipline
- Have one or both of the following:

- Experience performing qualitative user-facing research activities (eg. interviews, workshops, usability studies)
- Experience organising, delivering and reporting on UX research

**Benefits**
- Salary: £25-30k
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 24 days annual holiday
- Generous pension contribution
- Annual bonus
- Training & Development
- Childcare Voucher Scheme



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