Senior Research Analyst - Caregiver Leave Cover in London

Office requirement: Hybrid, 1 day a week.

Employment type: Fixed-term contract - 9 months (Caregiver Leave Cover).

At GWI we're always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we're looking for a Senior Research Analyst to play a key role in our Research Services - Agency team in London, on a 9-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. If that's you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary.

As our Senior Research Analyst, you’ll:

• Lead in the management of projects during all stages of the research process (client kick off, survey design to reporting), working across a range of research approaches.
• Work directly with research partners and clients, which is integral to the role.
• Handle a variety of projects for global agency networks and independent agencies, including large and complex multi-market trackers and fast-turnaround one-off studies.
• Quickly get up to speed on unfamiliar categories and switch between them at pace.
• Be flexible and comfortable with continuous change in a high-tempo environment.

What do I need to bring with me?

• 2+ years experience in a market research role, including significant time with a research agency or media/advertising agency.
• Expertise in producing insight-driven client deliverables and narrative-based reporting, with experience in storytelling through data.
• Able to present succinctly and accurately, ensuring points are understood and outlining questions/points to be addressed.
• Confidence in working with large and complex datasets.
• Commercial acumen, understanding client businesses and putting deliverables into a commercial context.
• A solid understanding of how advertising and media agencies use consumer insights to shape strategy, planning, and creative.
• Broad curiosity and the ability to switch subjects quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail; accuracy is non-negotiable.
• Ownership of projects and providing clients with an excellent experience from kick off to delivery.

Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, exemplified by our leadership team, and they're a big part of what we're looking for in you.

What We Offer

• 25 days' annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays.
• Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support.
• Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success.
• Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a work from home budget.
• Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility.
• DE&I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving.

Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.

Interview steps:

• Preliminary phone call with the Talent Team (no video required).
• First video interview with the hiring managers.
• Second (and final*) video interview with the hiring panel, often including a presentation, followed by a values conversation with members of the wider GWI community.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process; it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

What exactly is GWI?

GWI is modernised consumer research; global, on-demand, and accessible to everyone, not just data experts. Our platform is designed for companies looking for fresh and insightful data about their consumers’ values, purchase journeys, media usage, and social media habits. With data representing the views of nearly 3 billion people across 50+ countries, GWI has become the go-to for agencies, brands, and media companies that want to know what really drives their audience to action. Since launching in 2009 we've grown at a healthy pace, and to maintain this growth we need more extraordinary people.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is fundamental to who we are—as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to build a workforce as diverse and inclusive as the insights we deliver. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to making adjustments throughout the hiring process—whether that's extra time, materials in advance or a different format, breaks, an adjusted interview format, assistive tools, or flexible scheduling. We're happy to discuss whatever would work best for you. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalised communities. At GWI, you'll find a place to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.