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| Date posted | 12 Apr. 2011 - 14:48 | ||||
| Closing date | 31/06/2011 | ||||
| Job title | Research manager | ||||
| Job description | Decipher are looking for an energetic, motivated, and organised person to join our research team as a Research Manager.
Overview Decipher is a media research company that specialises in television and digital media. Our TV lab, iBurbia Studios, is where we surround ourselves with the latest TV technology and work with the industry to understand how TV viewing is changing, the impact on advertising, and the strategies for broadcasters and platforms to understand and negotiate the changing world of media consumption. Decipher’s research involves both qualitative and quantitative primary research, including recruitment, moderation, fieldwork, analysis, and project management. We run focus groups and interviews in our labs in Chiswick, and also manage a UK wide consumer database for our quantitative work. In addition to this, we often carry out off-site work, such as in-home interviews. Our research work is growing, and we are now looking for a new addition to the team. As the role will often be client facing, the candidate will have to be highly personable, confident, and organised. The successful candidate would have a background in primary research fieldwork of one year or more, and can demonstrate experience with primary research techniques, and understanding of research methodologies. We are looking for someone highly motivated to latch onto the role, learn our processes and to develop them. We have a large number of very high profile clients within the media industry, and this is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to work with some of the big names in TV, digital media, and advertising. The role will primarily focus on qualitative research, however some experience of quantitative research would be beneficial. The role will attract a competitive salary based on skills and experience and will report to the Director of Research. Responsibilities The role will have following principle responsibilities: Carrying out a range of qualitative fieldwork including focus groups, depth sessions, in-home interviews, and usability testing. Designing methodologies for fieldwork, often on an ad hoc basis. Writing proposals for research projects Developing screeners for the recruitment of respondents Analysing the results of fieldwork, and presenting feedback to the client. Maintaining client relationships. Entertaining and pitching to prospective clients Assisting other members of the research team with ongoing projects. How to Apply If you would like to apply for this position or require further information, please email your CV and details to careers@decipher.co.uk. Please remember to include the title and reference code of the position you are applying for. |
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| Job type | Full-time | ||||
| Job location | West London | ||||
| Salary | £25K - £35K (Dependant on skills and experience) | ||||
| How to apply | Candidate Specification
Potential candidates will need to demonstrate the following; Experience/Knowledge Essential Excellent IT skills; including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint An excellent understanding of the UK media landscape, including the major platforms and broadcasters, and history. Skills and abilities Essential A background in primary research fieldwork of one year or more (Either professionally, or academically) Can demonstrate experience with primary research techniques, and methodologies Excellent personal presentation Highly confident and outgoing Outstanding organisational skills and ability to think clearly and logically under pressure to deliver to tight deadlines A flexible approach to work (prepared to work into the evenings when projects are running) The ability to work on own initiative, and constructively within a team Confident interpersonal and communication skills An excellent standard of written and verbal English The ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines Desirable Demonstratable ability to manage research projects. Problem solving skills An understanding of quantitative research methods and analysis Familiarity with graphic design and/or web languages Additonal Information Status: Applications being accepted Category: Research Salary: £25K - £35K (Dependant on skills and experience) Level: Graduate to 2 years experience Reference Code: Research Manager |
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| Company information |
Decipher West London - W4 4JE Company website: http://www.decipher.co.uk |
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| Contact information |
Telephone: 02087474592 E-mail: careers@decipher.co.uk |
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| E-mail resume to | careers@decipher.co.uk | ||||
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