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Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job type: Full time (37.5 hours). Office based. Location: Borough, SE1 About The Company Aurora Insights, part of global B2B publishing and events company Akabo Media, is a research and intelligence agency serving the supply chain/logistics and road user charging/tolling sectors. It delivers actionable insights and premium content that help organisations stay ahead of market change. Aurora Insights’ work spans executive briefings long-form reports and bespoke consultancy for senior decision-makers. Our publications include Logistics Manager Magazine, Robotics and Automation Magazine and CiTTi Magazine. ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Research Analyst delivers end-to-end studies while coaching a Research Analyst and a Research Assistant. The remit balances authorship with capability-building: setting methods, reviewing work, and developing reusable research assets so the team’s quality and throughput rise over time. The role reports directly to the Head of Aurora Insights. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead multi-method studies end to end, conduct interviews and desk research, and produce rigorous analysis and clear narratives for executive audiences. - Set the approach and methodology for projects; ensure best practice in sampling, documentation, ethics, citation and data protection. - Mentor and upskill the Research Analyst and Research Assistant through shadowing, structured feedback and scheduled reviews of drafts, code and analysis. - Quality-assure outputs (facts, calculations, visuals, structure and style) and maintain checklists, templates and style guides. - Visualise data and craft publishable reports, market forecasts and articles for Aurora Insights and Akabo Media brands. - Represent Aurora Insights as a subject-matter expert at events; present findings confidently. - Manage workplans: shape briefs with Editorial, Conferences and Commercial; own timelines, risks and status communications. - Contribute to practice building: improve research operations, and maintain a central knowledge base of exemplars and reusable assets. - Support business development by preparing client-specific analysis and participating in key meetings when required. ABOUT YOU - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Economics) or equivalent experience. - Outstanding written and verbal communication; clear, concise writing and strong presentation skills. - Demonstrable expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, including survey design and basic – intermediate statistics. - Advanced Excel/Sheets; experience with data analysis software (e.g. STATA) and working knowledge of R/Python/SPSS is advantageous. - Four years’ experience in an applied research role with proven authorship of reports and ability to run projects end to end. - Coaching mindset: able to give actionable feedback, raise standards and develop junior colleagues. - Strong critical thinking, time management and attention to detail. - Confidence representing research publicly at events and with clients. WHAT WE OFFER - 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after one year’s service. - Paid birthday off and three paid days off over Christmas. - Free Private Medical Insurance and gym membership discounts. - Group Pension scheme. - Free Employee Assistance Programme. - Social and company events. - Modern office near London Bridge. - Opportunity to travel within the UK and internationally (Miami, Brussels, Asia etc). - Season Ticket Loan. - Dress down Fridays. - Training and development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice. Interested: Send your CV and a covering letter to