Graduate Research Assistant

Passionate about social media and comms? Fluent Welsh speaker?

If yes, then our Welsh Speaking, Recruitment & Engagement role could be just what you're looking for.

At TRP Research we create and run research projects designed to measure people's media usage, attitudes and behaviours. Media usage covers TV, streaming and radio, as well as social media. The data collected is used by us to help our clients, including broadcasters and TV show creators, make evidence based strategic and tactical decisions about the media they present to viewers. We run several consumer panels including , , , and

As a Graduate Research Assistant, you'll be working alongside a small team of colleagues to recruit and retain demographically representative panels.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Working with the team to implement recruitment strategies– e.g. working with online influencers, advertising, and building relationships with charities and groups
• Designing creative media to use for recruitment and engagement and communication with our panel members
• Analysing response data to generate ideas and run campaigns to engage existing panels members and recruit new panel members
• Panellist facing communications, including replying to survey inbox queries and social media instant and direct messaging, in both English and Welsh

Our in-house training and Development Scheme will support you on your TRP journey. Current team members have developed from similar positions to senior positions within TRP.

Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in Welsh and English (written and spoken)
• Is an effective communicator who can tailor the comms they produce to different audiences and demographics
• Has the ability to see "beyond the numbers" to spot trends and patterns, and add meaning and insight to data
• Who has a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, in particular Word and Excel
• Has experience of working within compliance frameworks – e.g. GDPR, Welsh Language Scheme

Desirable:

• A degree level qualification or equivalent in a linked field that has enabled you to hone your communication and analysis skills
• Is familiar with photoshop, Canva or similar
• Is familiar with engagement via media resources (e.g. Meta, Spotify)

Characteristics

We're looking for someone who:

• Is outgoing, engaging and enthusiastic
• Is a confident, clear and compelling communicator
• Is creative, and great at coming up with ideas that they can translate into effective and engaging content
• Is organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Is adaptable and able to manage their time well, even when priorities change
• Can follow clear instructions and use their initiative when required
• Is keen to develop

Why TRP Research?

Our in-house Development Scheme will help shape your career development within TRP Research and give you a tailored path towards progression.

You will be entitled to 22.5 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to a maximum of 27.5 with each year of service. We also offer holiday flexibility, allowing you to carry holiday from one Financial Year to another and purchase up to 10 extra holiday days.

In addition to your statutory entitlement to family leave, we offer parents 6 weeks of paid leave at 70% of their average weekly salary.

On successful completion of a minimum 3-month probation period you will also be entitled to join our Private Healthcare scheme which includes travel insurance and free eye tests, and a cash back allowance to help you pay for glasses, lenses and dental treatment.

Our Bicycle and Tech Purchase schemes allow you to buy products via salary sacrifice in a tax efficient way over a twelve-month period. Payroll Giving allows you to make charitable donations.

We recognise that you may prefer to split your working week between our offices and your home, and encourage everyone to engage in a discussion with their manager about their preferences

How to apply

To apply, please download an application form from our website and email your completed form in English to The closing date for applications is 7th January 2026.

Alongside your application form, please also provide a covering letter in Welsh explaining why this role is of interest to you. This should include the information you give in English in the supporting information section of your application form.

TRP Research Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,570.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Language:

• Welsh (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton TA1 3UF