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Junior Quantitative Researcher £120,000 GBP + £70,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Our client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally click apply for full job details

Junior Research Executive Market Research Location: Hybrid Working between Office in Dorking and Home Salary: From £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About the Company Our client is a boutique market research agency founded 8 years ago. The company was inspired by an emergent trend in the Research industry for innovative, agile, online tools that allow research to be conducted in a quicker more cost-effective way. The business is run by senior researchers with both client-side and agency side experience and backed up by a team of Research Executives skilled in their agile tools. The majority of work is quantitative, international and could be anything from skincare to pet food to automotive. Most employees are based within 90 mins of Dorking. The team work mainly from home but connect frequently using Microsoft Teams and meet once a week in a rented office space really near to bustling Dorking High Street. They work hard but are a friendly bunch! You will have opportunities to make a bigger impact and progress more quickly than you would in a bigger agency. Come and find out for yourself! The Role This is an entry level role. The primary focus of this role is market research where you will be working on many different types of primarily quantitative research techniques. You will quickly learn about the different research methodologies, and their applications. This is a very hands-on role, there is a lot to learn but it is a very interesting and rewarding industry. They work with consumer facing brands and have skin care, petrochemical, alcoholic beverage, healthcare and consumer packaged goods clients. The business is based in Dorking, Surrey and you would be required to spend 1 day a week there, the rest of the time working from home. There may be a requirement to travel to clients occasionally. They are a small company, and there will be unlimited opportunities for you to grow with the business. Analytical skills, a natural curiosity and Microsoft Office experience will be essential for this role. A university graduate, you must also be organised, motivated, hands-on and able to grasp new concepts quickly, be professional, a good communicator, be happy working remotely 4 days a week and have some understanding of how research & insights work from a project perspective. They will monitor and guide your development continuously with reviews at 3, 6 and 10 months and if you progress in line with expectations there will be regular salary increases, such that in year 1 they would expect you to earn in excess of £30,000. Key Responsibilities Getting involved in projects, helping design questionnaires and prepare dashboards Understanding project objectives and how these will be addressed by the research Ensuring projects are progressing as per the agreed timeline Becoming involved in client management Being able to follow a brief, and prioritise workload Playing a key role in project analysis and reporting Using analysis skills to turn data into insight Drafting sections of reports/presentations Data checking as required Supporting the senior team on pulling together proposals and keeping an eye out for future business development opportunities Contributing where appropriate to the company s marketing activities Desired Background and Skills The company are looking to grow and develop the very best researchers to maintain their reputation as a first-class insight agency delivering high quality, agile research. Specifically, they are looking for individuals with the following: A strong work ethic and a solution-focused 'can do' attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity Meticulous attention to detail Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong English language skills The ability to pick up and understand new information rapidly, and to work well both in a team and individually A self-starter with a passion for research, communications and understanding people s decision making around brands, products & services A bachelor's degree (2:1 or higher) and a strong academic record will add to the strength of the application Solid experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with Adobe Acrobat experience an advantage Additional Information You must be resident of the UK and should be eligible to work in this country to apply to this role. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY for this role if you are on a student visa, student working visa or your partner s visa or equivalent or currently live in another country. The company will not consider your application if this is the case. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.

As a User Researcher you will: Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights to inform service development Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas (including user requirement gathering, early - stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions) Design, script and analyse quantitative surveys Manage qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Present findings, recommendations and customer insights to senior decision makers Manage day-to-day operations with usability and market research partners, with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables Deliver a consistent user experience across a broad range of digital products and services Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of products and services Mentor and/or line manage Junior User Researchers where necessary Participate in the wider user research community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other User Researchers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web - based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments Experience of working in an agile development environment with Designers, Business Analysts and Developers to create new digital products and services Experience of identifying the needs of users with accessibility requirements Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting

Quant Director Job Title: Quantitative Research Director with Consumer Demand Segmentation Location: Central London - hybrid Department: Research, Insights, Strategy About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic strategic Quantitative Director who will oversee our quantitative research approaches to strategic briefs. We are seeking someone who is excited to combine innovative & more traditional quant methodologies alongside other research methodologies such as unprompted analytics, qual, semiotics to best answer developing client needs in a tech driven world. This role is ideal for a seasoned research leader who thrives in dynamic, agency environments, has strong knowledge of corporate client environments and brings a deep understanding of demand drivers across categories, channels, and behaviors. You will be responsible for designing and managing high-impact research programs, guiding cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering data-driven insights that shape product, marketing, and growth strategies. Key Responsibilities: Lead quantitative research initiatives focused on understanding consumer needs, behaviors, and preferences across markets and segments. Candidate must feel comfortable understanding how quant works in conjunction with other research methodologies Design and manage complex research studies (e.g., segmentation, conjoint, maxdiff, tracking, demand forecasting, pricing elasticity). Translate business questions into research hypotheses and actionable plans using the most appropriate quantitative methodologies. Leverage advanced analytics and statistical tools to extract insights from large datasets and surveys. Synthesize findings and turn into strategic recommendations - compelling data lead narratives that drive strategic decisions for marketing, product, and commercial teams. Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure high-quality execution of research projects. Mentor and lead junior researchers or freelancers , fostering best-in-class research practices and professional growth. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams , including Strategy, and Data Science, to integrate insights into the broader business context. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in quantitative market research, with a strong focus on consumer demand analysis . Proven expertise in designing and executing complex research methodologies (e.g., segmentation & conjoint). Solid understanding of statistical and data analysis approaches and tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, Excel, Tableau, or similar). Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders through clear and compelling insight storytelling. Experience managing research teams and vendor partnerships. Master s or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Behavioral Science, Marketing Research, or related field) preferred. Preferred Attributes: Experience in CPG, retail, tech, or other consumer-focused industries . Passion for understanding what drives consumer behavior and demand in ever-evolving markets. Ability to operate in both strategic and hands-on capacities. Experience working on multi market research programmes. Ability to turn insight into strategy