Survation is Hiring a Trainee Research Executive
Job Title: Trainee Research Executive
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
About Survation
Survation is a leading market research and political polling company, delivering high-quality insights to businesses, political organisations, and charities. Our work informs policymakers, corporate decision-makers, and public discourse, helping to shape the way organisations respond to the biggest challenges of our time.
We believe that research should drive real-world change, and we take a method-neutral, evidence-based approach to answering complex questions. Whether it’s influencing public policy, shaping business strategies, or uncovering social attitudes, our research makes a tangible impact.
The Role
We are looking for a Trainee Research Executive to join our growing team. This is an entry-level role, designed for someone who is passionate about public opinion, polling, and data-driven decision-making.
This role is ideal for a candidate who has some experience with data analysis and is eager to develop their skills in quantitative and qualitative research. If you’re interested in seeing how research translates into real-world influence-whether in government, media, or business-this is the perfect opportunity.
You will receive full training and hands-on experience across a variety of research projects, working directly with clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers. This includes supporting work for party conferences, including the Labour Party Conference, helping to prepare reports and engage with key political and industry figures.
What You’ll Do
- Design questionnaires and surveys that gather valuable public opinion insights.
- Manage research projects, ensuring high-quality execution from start to finish.
- Work with real data, performing analysis, checking accuracy, and generating insights.
- Engage with clients, supporting them with research findings and contributing to reports that shape decision-making.
- Assist in writing public-facing reports, press releases, and blog posts, helping to communicate research findings to wider audiences, including policymakers, journalists, and industry leaders.
- Attend and contribute to client meetings alongside senior researchers, gaining first-hand experience in working with government, businesses, and the third sector.
- Support preparation and engagement for events and party conferences, ensuring Survation’s research is effectively communicated in political and policy discussions.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine passion for research and polling, with an eagerness to learn.
- Some experience with data analysis (academic, professional, or self-taught). Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data handling is required. Experience with statistical software such as R, Python or SPSS is a plus.
- Interest in UK politics, public opinion, and current affairs.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain research findings clearly.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, with a willingness to take on different tasks as needed.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
Why Join Survation?
- You will receive hands‑on training in market research, polling, and data analysis.
- The opportunity to work on real‑world issues that influence policy, business, and public debate.
- Exposure to high‑profile clients, politicians, and industry leaders.
- A structured career path, with opportunities to grow within the company.
- The chance to develop public‑facing skills, including writing and presenting research findings.
Survation is a diverse organisation and takes pride in being an equal opportunities employer. Find out more about our Equal Opportunities policy here .
Independent research, polling and insight
For an immediate quote for a research project, call us on 0203 818 9661 or email researchteam@survation.com and we’ll call you right back.
Survation are an equal opportunities employer. Read our policy here .
