Graduate Research Executive

Job title:

Graduate Research Executive

Company

RSK Group

Job description

The VacancyBMG Research part of RSK Group is a leading social research and analytics agency operating primarily in the UK. We partner with clients to inform decision making, shape policy and guide investment, leading to better public services, positive customer experiences and a fair and equitable society.We are now hiring for Graduate Research Executives to join the team in either Birmingham or London on our Graduate Scheme.The Graduate Scheme and Structure:
The programme lasts 12 months and combines on-the-job and formal training. The formal training covers a mix of research skills and essential communication skills.All members benefit from being part of a tight-knit graduate cohort and the RSK Young Professionals community. Members are also supported in moving towards professional qualifications.Your career development pathDuring the scheme, you will attend ‘training away days’, developing both your research skills and essential communication skills and taking part in career development workshops. You will receive on-the job technical-based learning, and will be guided by your line manager, along with your buddy and the early careers team. You’ll gain experience across the different teams in BMG, including public policy, public perceptions, resident and customer experience, employee research, evaluation, business research and crime and justice.Key Responsibilities:

• Designing research materials e.g. questionnaires and topic guides
• Carrying out background research to support proposal and report writing
• Preparing project materials including job specification forms, coding and data analysis specifications
• Assisting with qualitative research, including preparation of materials, analysis and fieldwork
• Client servicing and management
• Day-to-day project management; including planning, problem solving and delivery with supervision
• Analysing and investigating data to uncover impactful insights
• Manipulating data e.g. checking, cross tab, formatting and charting data
• Reporting results in a clear, concise and usable way
• Developing thought leadership articles

Person Specification:

• Minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree or qualification. Relevant degree disciplines include social sciences, humanities, psychology and business and economics, or any degree that incorporates the analysis and evaluation of data or information
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities accompanied by good numerical skills
• An ability to write around data/results (to tell an accurate and interesting story)
• An interest in, and knowledge of society and current affairs
• An understanding of data and statistics
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• A willingness to take on challenging tasks and learn rapidly
• A desire to pursue a career in social research in a fun and exciting setting
• Excellent eye for detail
• A full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective and efficient time management
• A keen eye for detail – spotting and correcting errors
• Some knowledge of primary research methods is desirable

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £27,500, per annum depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, payroll giving, electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work and health care plans
• Regular training and career development
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusions employee networks
• Flexible hybrid working approach (we currently operate a hybrid working model, with the expectation that staff will be in the office at least 40% of the time)

The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th April at 23:59.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview. The final stage is an assessment day at one of our offices that will include a second interview, pre-prepared presentation and a data task.Please note: All applicants must be UK residents and be prepared to undergo a basic DBS check.#L1-NS1 #Socialresearch #GraduateResearchExecutiveAbout UsBMG Research is an award-winning social research and analytics agency operating primarily in the UK. We partner with clients to inform decision-making, shape policy and guide investment, thereby leading to better public services, positive customer experiences and a fair and equitable society.By working with clients to understand the challenges they face, we can identify priorities for action and evaluate the impact of change. We combine our in-depth topic knowledge and methodological expertise with sophisticated analytics and impactful insight to create bespoke solutions tailored to a client’s need. Clients include large government departments, such as Defra, the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, HMRC, the Home Office and the Department for Education. We also work with government agencies and regulators, local authorities, charities, utility companies and housing associations. Our projects range from small to large, from exploratory research to evaluation and from qualitative to quantitative, including using official statistics. Topics vary and include crime and justice, the media and online harms, health policy, tourism and leisure, customer experience, industrial and trade policy.Working for BMG Research
Joining BMG Research brings you into a 60-person team based across Birmingham, London and Glasgow, focused on delivering effective social research and insight. We are committed to flexible working practices with a culture of individual and collective success in a fair and supportive working environment. We operate a hybrid working model with the expectation that staff will be in the office at least 60% of the time. We ensure everyone has a learning and development path and a review and appraisal system to support their careers. We offer fantastic development opportunities to everyone through face-to-face, online and on-demand training and structured development that covers all aspects of technical research skills, management and leadership, communication, health and wellbeing and commercial behaviours. You can also undertake different roles in organisations through secondments in other RSK businesses. Our wider group relationships also provide access to a vast range of employee groups focused on issues such as sustainability, EDI and wellbeing, as well as social activities.RSK Group
BMG Research is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?An RSK CompanyBenefits

Expected salary

£27500 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:44:27 GMT

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