Ipsos B&A Senior Research Exec (ref KH)
The company:
Ipsos B&A is the leading market research company in Ireland. Part of the global Ipsos group, we are one of the largest research companies worldwide, with offices in 90 countries. We combine the best in global expertise on research solutions, and pioneering techniques for the biggest brands in the world, with local knowledge to deliver best in class research for our clients.
Ipsos B&A employs 90 full time staff in Ireland, based across our two Dublin offices in Blackrock and Milltown. We are the longest established agency in Ireland. Our client portfolio is extensive and includes companies across all industries, including Media, FMCG, government and semi-state companies. We are also the leaders in political opinion polling in Ireland.
We are now looking to expand to meet our growing business. We have a number of vacancies open to join our research team - for those starting out in their career as a budding researcher, to those with a little more experience, who are looking to build on their existing experience.
The role:
We are looking to hire a Senior Research Executive to work as part of our client service team. The successful candidate will work on some of our large-scale established contracts, across a range of different client projects and internal client teams. At least two years' previous experience working in market research, or a similar industry is essential. Experience in quantitative research methodologies is desirable. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, curious about the world around them and is keen to progress to the next level in their research career.
If you have an analytical mindset, combined with excellent organisational skills and a passion for research, this role may be for you.
Specifically, the position will include the following tasks:
· Project management, from inception to delivery to client
· Collaborating with the research and operations teams to meet deadlines
· Questionnaire and survey design
· Quality control management
· Data checking and report preparation
· Liaising with clients on day-to-day matters
· Liaising with external suppliers and specialists
· Building and maintaining positive client relationships
· Supporting the senior research team on a variety of aspects through the research process
· Working across different research and client teams
About you:
· A passion for research and working with clients
· An organised and methodical approach to task management
· Ability to multi-task
· Thrives under pressure
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Ability to work across teams and departments within the organisation and with external clients
· Enjoys working to deadlines
· A flexible and can-do attitude
· Excellent communication, writing and numeracy skills
· A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Our offer:
· You will be part of a dynamic team working across a variety of client projects
· We have a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, where we support our colleagues and celebrate our successes.
· A personal development programme which combines on the job training with opportunities to avail of extensive training programmes within Ipsos
· Potential to progress your career within Ipsos B&A
And the fun stuff:
· 25 days' annual holidays, which increases to 30 days over time, plus an extra day off for your birthday
· Annual summer and Christmas staff events
· A huge variety of benefits, e.g. pension scheme, income protection, private health insurance, bike-to-work scheme
· Blended work-place model, where you can work from home as well as the office
Does this sound like you? We are taking applications until 30th September after which there will be an in-person interview with those who are successful at this stage.
Salary DOE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person