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Job Title


Senior Research Executive (consumer)


Company : Ruby Magpie


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are recruiting for our client, an international research and strategy consultancy. They’re looking for a Senior Research Executive or a Research Manager (quantitative research team). This is a full time role. You need to be able to do two or three days a week in the Leeds office.The roleManage and support quantitative research projects, delivering strategic insights across a mix of ad-hoc and tracker studies - the work is across a mix of entertainment, tech, and sports clientsLead client briefings for smaller projects and play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from questionnaire design through analysis and reportingDeliver concise analysis and engaging outputs that tell a clear story with commercial impactSupport the drafting of proposals and contribute to identifying new business opportunitiesCo-ordinate junior research colleagues, suppliers, and resources to deliver projects on time and on budgetContribute to brainstorming, storyboarding, and presentation development, ensuring high quality standardsMentor and coach junior colleagues, with responsibility for direct reports such as Research Assistants, Executives, or Senior ExecutivesPlay an active role in fostering a positive, collaborative team cultureKey requirementsExperience in quantitative research within a research agency environmentStrong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear, compelling storiesExcellent communication skills across written, visual, and verbal formatsConfident in writing questionnaires and screenersExperience with data analysis techniques and tools; familiarity with Q is a plus (training can be provided)Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlinesA collaborative and proactive mindset with a client-focused approachKnowledge of GDPR and Market Research Society (MRS) Code of ConductProficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office toolsBenefitsPerformance-related bonus schemeSupport for professional training and career developmentGenerous holiday allowance, with additional leave available for length of servicePension contributionPrivate healthcare provisionWellbeing support, including insurance and employee assistance programmesRegular team socials and company-wide events