Research Manager

**Company Description** **We help brands make BOLD MOVES** Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign." Now we hear - "Take me from 4th to 1st in my category"_ - "Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%"_ - "Make me the most loved brand in my industry"_ These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. **This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.** Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. **Bold Moves bring bigger ROI** This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency. We’re looking for a Research Manager with experience in consumer/market research, covering the specific processes involved in delivering international quantitative research against tight deadlines. As as Research Manager at PSE you will be able to take responsibility for executing specific elements of the research processes, working both independently and also as part of a close-knit team, delegating tasks amongst other team members as needed. A thoroughand diligent approach to your work, and an eye for detail for all elements of the research process, are essential. You will be an enthusiastic team player, keen to get involved in all elements of any project, and able to work and liaise with seniors, juniors, suppliers and clients alike, to deliver the very best quality work for our clients **Qualifications** To be successful in this role you will need: - Design simple surveys with mínimal guidance from others, and provide valid input for more complex questionnaires. - Work autonomously when needed, but also have the ability to work alongside other members of the consumer team: - manage and perform careful checks on multiple online survey scripts and translations - processing of raw data and thorough review of Excel data tables - accurate creation of PPT reports, including the identification of key insights - Based on set timelines, monitor and continuously manage progress and suggest appropriate actions to ensure deadlines are met. - Work with other team members to analyse and interpret data, ensuring the key insights and stories are drawn out. - Work with other team members to produce PPT reports and dashboards, which accurately report results and deliver actionable insights to clients in a clear, impactful and useable manner. - Liaise effectively with suppliers and clients, as a day-to-day contact. And use your research and project knowledge to effectively and appropriately contribute to meetings and presentations. - You will be continuously looking to keep up-to-date on new technologies and find efficiencies to improve the speed and quality of projects. - You should also be looking for opportunities, across the PSE and wider Publicis Groupe teams, to grow and develop the consumer research remit. **Additional Information** At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe’swide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.