About the Role
As a data-driven company, we are very much focused on results. We value individuals who consistently strive for excellence, take ownership of their work, and actively seek out opportunities to innovate and improve. We encourage employees to set ambitious goals that go beyond what is outlined here. In return, we make a firm commitment to providing you with both the autonomy and resources needed to achieve those goals.
We are seeking Research Executives to join the team and support its growth strategy and on-going research activities.
The Research Executive role is to provide support to the Research team and to manage day to day elements of the research process on key projects.
The role involves a considerable amount of respondent, client and supplier liaison and, as such, this position needs the maturity to establish an excellent rapport with people from all levels that we deal with both externally and internally.
Gracechurch is a small consultancy and as such all staff are expected to adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work. It means that the role is challenging and varied, including but not limited to the following areas:
Duties
1. Research
Provide desk research and background insight to support new business and ongoing projects.
For quantitative projects, check accuracy of data tables/charts.
Conduct in-person/remote in-depth interviews with junior/mid-level respondents.
Proofread data (qual and quant) and writing for accuracy and quality control, reporting deficiencies/areas for improvement to Research Manager/Director or direct to suppliers.
Provide reporting assistance on core benchmarking projects (qual and quant).
Conduct the first run of the analysis on projects. Develop a ‘story’ from the data, key themes arising from the research (qual and quant).
Check reports produced via automation and where necessary, build draft reports (Word and PowerPoint) from scratch.
Commitment to producing engaging and technically accurate analytical writing.
2. Project management
Provide co-ordination and administrative support to Research Manager/Director. Offer suggestions as to improvement of processes.
Consistently meet deadlines set by Research Manager/Director.
Work with third party vendors on projects at project launch and throughout fieldwork, mainly through email and phone contact.
Diary key events and help ensure projects keep to established timeline.
3. Marketing/Business development
Build specialist knowledge though desk research/take the time to learn about key assigned specialist areas (e.g. insurance business classes) by reading around the subject.
Expand business network by attending relevant conferences, webinars, trade body events or similar, networking, or joining a relevant industry group.
Contribute creatively; ideas and thinking in brainstorming or client planning sessions.
Requirements
What we offer
25 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
Pension plan (7% of Gross salary on completion of probationary period).
Cycle to work scheme.
Summer and winter company socials.
Childcare vouchers.
A discretionary bonus (up to 10% of salary) is also available, subject to performance.
Core Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs and 9am-4pm Fri.
Hybrid working: 3-days in the office (Borough, London
*Must have the right to work in the UK.*
Good communication, numerical and written skills.
High attention to detail with a strong commitment to producing error-free work.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Able to act on initiative and without close supervision; a self-starter.
Enthusiasm and a drive to succeed.
An interest in learning about the commercial insurance industry.
An interest in developing presentation/speaking skills.
Commitment to delivering high quality outputs.
A working knowledge of standard Microsoft office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel (plus
Teams and Outlook) ability and/ or desire to become excellent in their use as tools to help research processes.
In addition, the following are advantageous, but not required:
Experience of presenting.
Experience of data manipulation, data visualisation, statistical analysis, coding.
Experience of market research and the insurance industry.
About the Company
Gracechurch is a dynamic and thriving organisation, where a performance and growth-driven culture fuels our success as a company and individuals. We foster an environment that recognises and rewards exceptional performance, and firmly believe that the sky is the limit for those who are driven, ambitious, and able to make a lasting positive impact on the insurance industry.
Please send us your CV and a short covering letter to info@gracechurchconsulting.co.uk or via the button below.