Senior Research Executive / Associate Director – Deliberative research | Qual, Mixed Methods

Senior Research Executive / Associate Director | Qualitative/Mixed Method Researcher (Social Impact & Public Sector)
Salary: £33,000 – £64,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Central London (Hybrid: 2 days in the office, flexible arrangements available)

We are working with a mid-sized, independent and employee-owned research agency that specialise in insight and strategy. They work across public, third and corporate sectors; conducting research within social impact research. Sectors include Health, Transport, Environment (Net Zero and Climate), Housing Welfare and Education plus more. This role will have a focus on their public sector clients. They are known for delivering consultative research which has aided their growth and success.

Some recent projects have included looking at the cost of living crisis, sustainable living, policy solutions for climate change and public attitudes towards the NHS.
Role and skill overview:

• Qualitative or Mixed Method Researcher
• Social Impact and Public Sector Research
• Focus on Deliberative Research (deliberative dialogue, public engagement, community engagement, participation, co creation)

This role will have a core focus on designing and managing small to large scale engagement projects. You will need experience running face to face workshops, events and participatory research. There will also be an element of working on their other research projects, so experience in the full suite of qual techniques is desired (moderating online and offline, focus groups, in depths). These are hands on primary research roles where you will be involved in fieldwork, report writing, running projects and client management. Relevant research experience is necessary. This is a fieldwork heavy role and UK travel is expected.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a substantial bonus scheme
• 40 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension contribution (8%)
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule