YouGov Hiring for Junior Research Executive – Public Sector & Charities at London Full Time

The Company

YouGov is an international market research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

The Culture

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.

Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

The role:

For the Public Sector & Charities team you’ll be working on research projects on a whole host of topics for a wide range of clients and helping senior staff deliver research. You will have project support from senior colleagues.

The role relies on excellent communication and quantitative research skills; you’ll be working with other teams, researchers, and directly with clients to design and deliver research and reporting which hits the brief and is clear, unbiased and stands up to public scrutiny.

Role Responsibilities:

• Part of a strong & successful team working relationship with colleagues
• Work on the design of questionnaires
• Project administration, overseeing end to end completion of projects, ensuring research design objectives are met and projects are well managed
• Work on the production of Word and Powerpoint reports for clients
• Ensure reports are insightful (not merely reporting data) and all outputs are clear and impactful

What do I need to bring with me?

• An interest in social or market research
• An understanding of what quantitative research is.
• Public Sector or Charity research experience desirable but not essential – candidate must at least have an interest in the subject matter
• Educated up to degree level in a relevant subject and an interest studying towards the MRS Advanced Certificate in the future.

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?

YouGov’s Public Sector & Charities team works together and with other teams to produce important research for central government departments and agencies, charities, academics and NGOs in fields such as public health, equalities, public attitudes, social marketing and communications. Much of our work is published and YouGov is a trusted source of information.

We understand that you do your best when you feel your best, so it’s our goal to make you feel valued too.. Here are a few of the perks we provide for our team.