Hobsons has a vacancy for a Senior Research Executive

01.03.07

Hobsons is looking for a talented, articulate, dedicated researcher, 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

As part of DMG Information, 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.

The Research Executive will be tasked with account managing and presenting to clients, as well as report writing and questionnaire design. This role mainly focuses on dealing with the syndicated Higher Education research that Hobsons conducts.

Overall, you’ll have meticulous attention to detail, creative ideas about how to develop our research offering, the ability to give compelling presentations to a wide range of stakeholders and excellent written skills. Knowledge of SPSS preferred.

The role

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

Required skills and qualities

  • Presentation skills are a must
  • Good written skills
  • Good knowledge of SPSS
  • Good marketing skills
  • Meticulous, deadline driven
  • Outgoing, confident, self motivated, team player

Qualifications and experience

  • 2.1 degree in any subject
  • Two or more years' experience in market research
  • Excellent Word, Excel and Powerpoint skills

The offer

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

Further information
Please apply by CV and covering letter to tracey.mcnabb@hobsons.co.uk by the end of March, or call Tracey on 020 7958 4900 for more information.

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