Senior Research Executive - Probability Survey Unit

at  Ipsos Zrt

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

This is an exciting opportunity for a developing researcher to learn more about methods and project management, in order to take on an increasing role in managing high profile studies which influence and inform decision-making about health services. You will learn this in a friendly environment where you have multiple people to learn from to develop your skills.

We would prefer a mixed-methods researcher, but are open to the right person so qualitative or quantitative researchers should also apply. The main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project managers on quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception through to delivery
• Keeping clients updated on progress – we trust and encourage people at all levels to work and liaise directly with our clients
• Liaising with suppliers and internal operations colleagues to ensure the objectives of the research are met and on budget
• Contributing to questionnaires and discussion guides that meet clients’ and stakeholders’ objectives
• Drafting fieldwork materials such as invitation letters, interviewer instructions and recruitment materials
• Managing and monitoring fieldwork
• Moderating depth interviews and discussion groups
• Drafting data specifications and checking data files
• Writing reports and presentations that deliver insights to meet the client’s objectives

• Quality checking key deliverables, ensuring they are delivered accurately and to the highest qualityMonitoring a project’s financial progress, identifying problems and suggesting solutions

ROLE OVERVIEW

Ipsos Public Affairs are the leaders in social research. We bridge the gap between government and the public, providing robust research and analysis. We cover broad issues that shape the delivery of public services in modern society and how to engage the public in the policy-making process.
We are recruiting for a Senior Research Executive. This vacancy is within the Probability Surveys Unit which designs and manages some of the largest and most technically complex studies in Public Affairs, including National and Official Statistics, and some major longitudinal studies. We seek to combine methodological expertise with excellent project management.

We would prefer a mixed-methods researcher, but are open to the right person so qualitative or quantitative researchers should also apply. The main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project managers on quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception through to delivery
• Keeping clients updated on progress – we trust and encourage people at all levels to work and liaise directly with our clients
• Liaising with suppliers and internal operations colleagues to ensure the objectives of the research are met and on budget
• Contributing to questionnaires and discussion guides that meet clients’ and stakeholders’ objectives
• Drafting fieldwork materials such as invitation letters, interviewer instructions and recruitment materials
• Managing and monitoring fieldwork
• Moderating depth interviews and discussion groups
• Drafting data specifications and checking data files
• Writing reports and presentations that deliver insights to meet the client’s objectives
• Quality checking key deliverables, ensuring they are delivered accurately and to the highest qualityMonitoring a project’s financial progress, identifying problems and suggesting solution