Senior Research Executive in Birmingham

At BMG Research, part of RSK Group, we believe that high quality insight has the power to shape policy, improve lives, and strengthen public services. For more than 30 years, we have partnered with organisations across the UK to help them understand people, evaluate change, and make decisions rooted in evidence. Our work blends methodological rigour, sector expertise, and meaningful storytelling to help clients understand challenges, identify priorities, and evaluate the impact of change.

We specialise in four core practice areas:

• Public Perceptions: Measuring public opinion across key policy areas for government agencies, regulators, media, and political parties, providing impartial, data‑driven insights.
• Evaluation: Delivering impact and process evaluations to assess how policies and interventions work in practice, supporting evidence‑based decisions.
• Business and Insight: Engaging with businesses to identify challenges and opportunities, informing decisions, supporting policy development, and enabling economic growth.
• Experience: Measuring customer and employee experience to identify priorities, improve service performance, and strengthen workplace culture and wellbeing.

Our clients include major government departments, regulators, local authorities, charities, utility companies, and housing associations. We deliver projects of all sizes, from exploratory research to large‑scale evaluations, using innovative methodologies and robust analytics to generate actionable insight.

We’re looking for a Senior Research Executive who’s curious, collaborative, and excited to have a visible impact. As a Senior Research Executive, you will sit at the heart of our insight and project delivery. No two days are the same. One moment you will be exploring data to uncover what really drives behaviour. The next, you will be steering a project team, shaping research materials, or guiding clients through findings that have real‑world impact. Whether you are more insight focused, more project‑management focused, or enjoy a mix of both, this role offers variety, ownership, and significant opportunities for growth. It is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to deepen their expertise, take on new challenges, and make a real difference.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design meaningful research: Develop and review research instruments such as questionnaires, topic guides, and sampling plans. Ensure materials are high quality, fit for purpose, and aligned with client needs.
• Lead project delivery: Take ownership of aspects of project planning, fieldwork oversight, data analysis, and project management. Keep timelines on track, spot issues early, communicate with colleagues and help improve how we work.
• Build strong rapport with clients: Build trusted relationships with clients by understanding their challenges and communicating clearly. Manage day‑to‑day client interactions, updates, and expectations.
• Turning data into meaningful stories: Turn data into clear, compelling insight, telling the story behind the numbers and highlighting what clients need to know. Draft reports, charts, commentaries, and presentations that are engaging and actionable.
• Support and coach junior colleagues: Provide guidance, feedback, and support to junior team members, helping them develop their skills and confidence. Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture where everyone can thrive.
• Support quality, compliance, and good practice: Ensure all research delivery meets ethics and GDPR requirements. Ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and insightful through quality checks.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone with at least 2 to 3 years of experience in research who brings curiosity, structure, and strong communication skills. You will thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong analytical and research abilities, with experience interpreting data and shaping insight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with clients.
• Solid project management skills: organised, structured, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Experience coaching or supporting junior colleagues.
• A commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and delivering high quality work.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Working for BMG Research

You will join a friendly, collaborative team of more than 50 researchers based in Birmingham and London, all passionate about using insight to improve society. As part of the global RSK Group, you will also gain access to a wide network of experts, specialist training, and opportunities to develop your career in new and exciting ways.

We Offer

• Hybrid working with a minimum 60% office presence.
• A supportive culture centred on fairness, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Access to Smart Health, mental health support, and trained internal champions.
• Personalised development plans with structured reviews and access to the RSK Learning Pool.
• Opportunities for secondments and cross‑group collaboration.
• Active employee networks across sustainability, EDI, wellbeing, and social events.

About BMG Research

BMG 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.

Eligibility and EEO Statement

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities.