The Mix Global is a brand strategy & research agency for people who want to make insights famous for the world's leading brands.
Since 2012, The Mix has been combining the best of quantitative, qualitative, strategy, and creative to create market research campaigns that answer what, why, how, and who in equal measure. Oh, and we work a 4-day week - that isright,wedon’twork Fridays!
Based in London and New York, butoperatingglobally, the team is a bunch of diverse, committed, enthusiastic, and hardworking people. Together, we work with some of the world’s biggest brands including Diageo, Nike, JustEatand LEGO.
This position is based in London.
Whatyou'llbe doing:
In a nutshell,you’llbe delivering compelling and commercially relevant strategies based on insight gathered from primary research which is designed,conductedandanalysedby you and the team at The Mix.This is a role for someone who loves to get their hands dirty and be IN the work, while also leading a team of brilliant researchers and strategists to achieve outputs we can all be proud of.
What this meanson a daily basis:
- You will lead the day-to-day management of multiple qualitative research projects.
- You will have an active involvement in all aspects of the research – from the study design through to client debriefing (including defining a recruitment spec, carrying out the study using different qual methodologies, moderating online or face-to-face, working on analysis documents and creating compelling strategic narratives that are insight-led and evidence-based).
- You willutiliseand delegate appropriately to more junior members of the team to maximise the use of your time.
- You will manage clients on projects, with support from aDirector.
- You will be alert to commercial sensitivities and proactively explore better working practices.
- You will proactively investigate how we canoptimise our research approaches in robust and creative ways.
We are looking for someone who has:
- 4+ years of agency or client-side research/insights experience.
- Fullprocess knowledge – the ability to cover all aspects (from designing qualitative methodologies for brand clients, writing a recruitment spec and a discussion guide to creating reports) with no supervision.
- Proficiencyextracting insight and creating engaging deliverables from multiple sources/stages.
- Experience with tackling clients’ business questions and presenting findings to clients.
- Experience working on large-scale multi-market projects.
- Track record of running complex research projects.
- Initiative and creativity in problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication – the ability to consolidate a large amount of information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Bonus if you have:
- Experience working with FMCG clients
- Qualitative & Quantitative knowledge/experience
- Experience delivering strategy in addition to research reports
- Line management experience, understanding strengths and areas for development of the different team members to successfully manage, mentor and develop them.
- A desire to help the agency beyond project work with thought leadership and new business pitches
- Being commercially sensitive of clients, with a good understanding of how decisions are made in different kinds of corporations.
Perks of working for The Mix:
- We have been working a 4-day week since 2017 - that is right, we don’t work Fridays!
- 25 days of annual holiday plus public holidays (in addition to Fridays off, of course).
- A lovely office based in Barbican andflexibility work from home wheneveryou please.
- A health cash plan via Healthshield with upto 100% cashback on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy, up to agreed limits.
- Access to MyPerks, a rewards platform that offers discounts on everything from fashion, holidays, and entertainment to health and beauty and weekly shopping from major supermarkets.
- Access to the Cycle to Work scheme.
- Being part of a lovelyculture which consistentlygets praised in our anonymous internal surveys.
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Senior Researcher in City of London employer: The Mix
In The Mix Project (ITMP) is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, dedicated to empowering young people in Taunton and West Somerset. With a focus on professional development, ITMP offers numerous opportunities for growth and training, ensuring that employees can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
