Research Executive - The Survey Initiative : Job Details

About The Survey Initiative:At The Survey Initiative, we specialise in helping organisations create great places to work by designing and delivering employee engagement surveys and research services. Our diverse client base spans from small charities to multinational corporations and well-known brands, such as Vimto and the Natural History Museum.

We’re passionate about driving meaningful change within organisations, using insightful feedback and dynamic reporting to empower our clients. If you’re curious about what makes organisations thrive and want to be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

The RoleWe’re seeking a talented and detail-oriented Research Executive to play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating employee surveys for our clients. You’ll take projects from start to finish, ensuring data accuracy, insightful analysis, and excellent client experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate employee surveys and research projects for clients.
• Set up, test, quality check, and distribute online surveys.
• Coordinate the printing, fulfilment, distribution, and data entry of paper surveys.
• Prepare and organise data sets, dashboards, and reports, including headline summaries, comment analyses, and detailed workbooks.
• Develop bespoke summaries and visual analyses using tables, graphs, and infographics.
• Work closely with project leads and clients to design questionnaires tailored to their needs.
• Support project leads with client calls and queries, providing proactive and clear communication throughout the survey process.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 policies and procedures, including secure handling of information and reporting any breaches or suspected breaches.
• Contribute to maintaining the high standards of accuracy and quality in all aspects of data collection and reporting.

Key Objectives

• Deliver accurate, high-quality survey outputs that create meaningful insights for clients.
• Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise adopting resilience and using initiative to proactively find solutions.
• Support project leads to provide clients with a seamless, professional, and positive experience throughout the research process.

About YouWe’re looking for someone who is bright, enthusiastic, organised, and resilient with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering excellent results for clients.

Skills and Experience

• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS) and familiarity with data visualisation tools is an advantage.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A logical and methodical approach to problem-solving, with high attention to detail being vital.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience (minimum 1 year) AND/OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, marketing, business, social sciences).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a variety of organisations, from small charities to global brands.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A chance to develop your skills and advance your career in employee research.
• Private healthcare upon passing probation
• Free parking
• Pension scheme

About UsTo learn more about The Survey Initiative and how we help organisations excel by understanding and engaging their people, visit our website: www.surveyinitiative.co.uk.

Additional InformationThe Survey Initiative is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

This role is subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.