Graduate Research Executive

1 month ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Ipsos Full time

Role overview 

At Ipsos NI, we partner with public institutions to help them shape effective public policy. Our team of research specialists leverage local insights and global expertise to deliver robust quantitative and qualitative research solutions. This work helps clients to prioritise policy efforts, assess the impact of programmes, and enhance the delivery of public services.

Our research expertise extends across all areas of public policy, and our client portfolio includes a range of UK government entities, including central and devolved departments, as well as universities and financial institutions in NI. This breadth of experience provides analysts with the chance to engage in diverse research projects spanning policy areas, such as education, social cohesion, community development, energy, innovation and enterprise, health, and government and societal issues.

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What will I be doing?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our team. Successful applicants will support a growing area of work offering evaluation and consulting services, working across a range of policy areas. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of projects and reporting to the project manager while contributing to the growth of the team by developing our approaches, techniques and wider thinking.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

Analysis of the design of policies and programmes and their anticipated impacts; Literature reviews and analysis of socioeconomic data to describe the context for policy delivery;  Contributing to development of research tools (. questionnaires, topic guides); Co-ordinating and supporting depth interviews; Analysis of quantitative and qualitative evidence from various research projects; Contributing to drafting accessible and concise reporting outputs of findings;  Contributing to winning new contracts by supporting the development of research proposals, reporting to the proposal manager; Attending client meetings and contributing to written outputs and presentations.

What do I need to bring with me?

Essential:

A strong interest in developing knowledge and understanding of different areas of public policy  A desire to build a career in research and consulting and a commercial attitude A genuine interest in social research and a desire to develop your career within a leading research company Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – including proficiency in MS Excel Experience of quantitative research methods including study design, data collection, and analysis Knowledge of qualitative research methods Ability to manage and analyse large datasets, ensuring data quality and accuracy Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to non-technical audiences both in writing and verbally Experience of using (or demonstrated interest of learning) mathematical or statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, SAS or R Fluency in English, any other languages are an advantage

Desirable: 

Experience in designing and delivering surveys, interviews and/or focus groups Knowledge of statistical methods Experience with data visualization tools and techniques Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 management and the nitty-gritty of research including methodologies, sampling, weighting and ethics. 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. Option to work abroad for up to 6 weeks across a rolling 12-month period (with the relevant Right to Work within that country) A huge variety of benefits . 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.

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.

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Applications close on  Tuesday 20th August  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.

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