Junior Research Executive - Student Placement

YouGov are searching for a very strong candidate to join the Political and Social Research Department for a one-year student placement as a Junior Research Executive.

This role will involve working as a key member of the team, writing survey questions, scripting surveys, analysing data and producing results. The successful candidate will assist on a range of political and social research projects, covering a wide range of political, social and public opinion polling in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. Clients will include major media organisations, academics, political parties, NGOs, government, charities, pressure groups and think tanks. Throughout the twelve-month placement, you can expect to gain unrivalled experience of conducting primary quantitative research for one of the country’s most successful, innovative and well-known research organisations.

The position is best suited to a confident, well-organised, outgoing individual who has an understanding of primary research and a desire to pursue a career in either politics or political and social research.

The role will run from August 2025 to August 2026 and is ideal for sandwich year students and 2nd year undergraduates looking for a placement year.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Producing results for publication
2. Writing reports for the YouGov website and clients
3. Producing questions and proposing topics for research
4. Creating surveys using our in-house software
5. Working with social media to disseminate news and results

Qualifications:

1. Excellent written and spoken English accompanied by good numerical skills
2. A strong interest in and knowledge of British politics
3. An understanding of quantitative data and statistics
4. A full working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
5. An ability to meet strict deadlines
6. A keen eye for detail

To apply, please send a CV and COVERING LETTER saying why you are interested and what you would bring to the role. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. This role is London based with a hybrid working pattern.

Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025