Research Manager – YouGov

YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks. With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks. At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of connected consumer intelligence that has developed daily over our 20 years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 26+ million registered panel members in over 55 markets to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights. Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to explore, plan, activate and track better marketing activities:

As a Research Manager with YouGov, you will be working closely with your research team and Insights, developing and managing client accounts and running diverse projects (including for PR, advertising, brand health and tracking, customer experience and new product development).

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, a willingness to learn and embrace a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Research Manager (Night Shift)

What will I be delivering?

• Project management: co-ordinate and manage complex projects either independently or as part of a team.
• Work with the Research Director and Research Team on project plans, resources, deliverables and problem solving.
• Account Management: Working side by side with the Research Director on account management to understand client needs, advocate the best research practices and provide relevant and useful insights from research, ultimately to create client engagement and growing portfolio.
• Data analysis and reporting; Analyse research results to identify key insights and demographic trends. Prepare clear, accurate and compelling reports.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with operational teams in YouGov’s Centre of Excellence (CENX) to ensure efficient fieldwork management, data processing and report preparing.
• Staff management: Manage 3-5 Sr/Research Executives, coaching and mentoring them through key aspects of their projects including questionnaire design, review of online surveys, data analysis and report writing.
• You’ll be the key member to lead the entire research process from project set-up to delivery.
• Proactively identify ways to improve efficiency of operations, service delivery and profitability to ensure high quality outputs can be sustainably delivered within the research team

Qualifications

What do I need to bring with me?

• 6-8 years of primary and quantitative market research experience.
• A proactive and positive attitude to learning and helping others.
• Self-discipline and motivation.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work across multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills.
• Solid understanding of research design, online research methodologies, sampling, questionnaire design, quotas and weighting and significance testing.
• Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Additional information

What can we offer you?

• LinkedIn Learning
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Headspace App
• Annual Leave – 20 Days
• Birthday Leave – An additional day holiday on your Birthday
• Sick & Casual Leave – 12 Sick leave and 8 Casual Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sodexo Meal Pass
• Leave & Travel allowance (LTA)
• Provident Fund
• Night Shift Transportation facility
• A cohesive, fun, inclusive and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects to use and develop your research skills.
• Ability to continue learning and developing from more senior researchers to mentor you and help you advance in your career.
• Ability to work on and have your own research studies published across YouGov’s social media accounts.

Company Description and Culture 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.

We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.

Why join YouGov? 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

Life at YouGov 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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