Vacancies: Senior Research Executives

04.07.07

Hobsons - the market leader in student recruitment marketing, intelligence and management - is looking for two talented, articulate and dedicated researchers, with two or more years' experience in market research or in the field of higher education

Hobsons has pioneered world class student research that is now being used to revolutionise UK HEIs student recruitment marketing strategies both domestically and internationally.

Hobsons research services include:

  • UK, European and Global research projects
  • School-leaver and university student projects
  • Syndicated and bespoke projects
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods

We are looking to recruit two Senior Research Executives, one with particular skills in quantitative research and one primarily in qualitative research. The successful candidates will have meticulous attention to detail, creative ideas about how to develop our research offerings, the ability to give compelling presentations to a wide range of stakeholders and excellent written skills. For the quantitative researcher, knowledge of
SPSS is preferred whereas experience of running focus groups would be desirable for the candidate primarily focusing on qualitative research.

Work activities – both positions

  • Project/survey management
  • Report writing
  • Desk research
  • Client presentations
  • Client/account management
  • Questionnaire design
  • Liaising with and creating marketing partnerships with universities and other organisations
  • Liaising with market research agencies and freelancers

Essential skills and qualities (both positions)

  • Good written skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent Word, Excel and Powerpoint skills
  • Good marketing skills
  • Meticulous, deadline driven
  • Outgoing, confident, self motivated, team player

Qualifications and experience (both positions)

  • 2.1 degree or equivalent in any subject
  • Two or more years' experience in market research – ideally from an agency background
  • Experience of designing online questionnaires would be desirable

The offer

  • Competitive salary
  • MRS Diploma or equivalent training
  • MRS and AQR ad hoc courses
  • Company pension scheme
  • For an immediate start

About Hobsons
As part of the Daily Mail and General Trust , Hobsons offers all of the benefits of a multinational corporation, with the values and spirit of an entrepreneurial company. We encourage creativity and innovation, and this is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact on our research offering.

Application and further information
Please apply by CV and covering letter, specifying which position you wish to apply for, to tracey.mcnabb@hobsons.co.uk or call Tracey on 020 7958 4900 for more information.

Closing date for applications: 20th July 2007.

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