Graduate Research Executive – Observer (Multi-Market Research)
Harrow · Hybrid
About this role
Graduate Research Executive – Observer (Multi-Market Research)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Department: Graduate
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Harrow
Compensation: £28,000 / year
Description
Are you driven by data and passionate about insights? We are a leading global market research company, enabling organisations to make smarter, bolder, and faster decisions.
Great research doesn't happen in silos – it happens when talented people support and inspire each other. That's why we've built a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice matters and your ideas will be heard from day one.
With a team of 30, you'll gain exposure to virtually every industry imaginable. We have a vast array of clients, from government departments to charities, from universities to pharmaceutical companies, from consultancies to financial services – Observer works with fascinating organisations. You will build real expertise and never get bored – every project has its own nuances to uncover, which means there's always something new to figure out.
As part of the Ipsos family, access to all major quantitative methods is at our fingertips – so we can always offer the best solution for our clients. As well as external clients, Observer partners with teams across Ipsos, harnessing its research design expertise to support our colleagues right across the business.
With a team of 30, you'll gain exposure to virtually every industry imaginable. We have a vast array of clients, from government departments to charities, from universities to pharmaceutical companies, from consultancies to financial services – Observer works with fascinating organisations. You will build real expertise and never get bored – every project has its own nuances to uncover, which means there's always something new to figure out.
As part of the Ipsos family, access to all major quantitative methods is at our fingertips – so we can always offer the best solution for our clients. As well as external clients, Observer partners with teams across Ipsos, harnessing its research design expertise to support our colleagues right across the business.
The Role
Turn curiosity into impact: as an emerging talent, your research role explores what people think, feel and do. Whether it’s helping clients to make business-critical decisions, implement and design policy, or get media exposure to position themselves as leaders in their field - your work will matter, helping to shape the world we live in
- You’ll partner closely with clients, manage research projects from start-to-finish, create and develop questionnaires, analyse and find compelling stories from data, support business development, and help raise the profile of Observer and of Ipsos.
- As you learn and grow, you will take on responsibility for end-to-end project management, developing your own partnerships with Ipsos’ clients.
- Along the way, you'll gain exposure to every stage of the research process – from contributing to discovery calls right through to delivery of results - while building strong commercial, analytical and client management skills.
About You
We encourage diversity of thought so we look for candidates who are as diverse as the societies, markets and people we work with. Therefore we are looking for:
- An analytical and problem-solving mindset, focused on not only interpreting data but also understanding the “why” behind insights.
- Effective communication and storytelling skills, the ability to derive actionable insights from data and present them in a clear and engaging way for diverse audiences.
- Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset, with a genuine passion in understanding client needs and delivering impactful, value-driven solutions.
- A curiosity and learning agility that fosters exploration of new ideas and openness to understanding changing trends.
- Creativity and innovation to think outside the box and bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.
- Embraces collaboration and teamwork, working effectively with others and valuing diverse perspectives to build on colleagues' strengths.
- Strong organisational and attention to detail skills, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in every task.
- A focus on self-awareness and a growth mindset, driven to succeed and make a real impact, with a willingness to reflect, learn, and grow.
- An aptitude for leveraging AI tools and techniques to enhance research and insights, in line with Ipsos' standards and policies.
- An inclusive mindset, using empathy and the ability to put yourself in others’ shoes will help you craft research that truly reflects diverse, large and complex populations.
Along with…
- The unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Why Ipsos
Launch your career with our 12-month global Generation Ipsos Graduate Programme. You will gain the essential skills, values, and in-depth knowledge to excel as a top researcher. Benefitting from extensive, best-in-class training covering technical, research, personal, and client-focused skills. Being part of a cohort, you will collaborate with fellow graduates across the business, building your network and driving innovation.
After completing the programme, you will be eligible for promotion to further your career at Ipsos. You will also have the chance to work towards the MRS Advanced Certificate, a recognised research qualification.
Benefits
After completing the programme, you will be eligible for promotion to further your career at Ipsos. You will also have the chance to work towards the MRS Advanced Certificate, a recognised research qualification.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday that increases to 30 days over time, plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Industry-leading Graduate Programme to kickstart your career with top training and development opportunities
- Flexible working and inclusive bank holiday options, recognising the diversity of our workforce and that people may celebrate different events
- Interest-free Future Talent Loan of up to £1,000, providing optional support for unexpected costs so you can focus on starting your career
- Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks each calendar year (subject to relevant Right to Work requirements)
- Bupa Well+ Health and Wellbeing Services for ongoing health and wellness support
- Comprehensive benefits including pension contributions, income protection, winter flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and many others
- Company paid Curiosity & ESG Days
- Diversity and Inclusion Belong Networks, bringing together people with shared identities and interests to foster a welcoming and supportive workplace
Successful applicants will move on to a cognitive and personality assessment, followed by a virtual interview with one of our talent partners. The final stage will be an in-person assessment centre at our London office on 10th September and we are looking for candidates to start on 2nd November.
We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
To find out more, please check out our TikTok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@ipsosnextgen
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Company at a glance
In our world of rapid change, the need for reliable information to make confident decisions has never been greater.
At Ipsos we believe our clients need more than a data supplier, they need a partner who can produce accurate and relevant information and turn it into actionable truth.
This is why our passionately curious experts not only provide the most precise measurement, but shape it to provide a true understanding of society, markets and people.
To do this we use the best of science, technology and know-how and apply the principles of security, simplicity, speed and substance to everything we do.
So that our clients can act faster, smarter and bolder.
Ultimately, success comes down to a simple truth: you act better when you are sure.
First listed on the Paris Stock Exchange: July 1, 1999
Total revenues in 2024: 2,440.8 million euros
Presence in 90 markets
Full-time employees: ≃20,000
Clients around the world: + 5,000
50 million interviews conducted in 2024, of which 2/3 million online.
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Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryMarket Research
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Websiteipsos.com/en-uk
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days
- Birthday day off
- Graduate programme training
- Flexible working
- Interest-free future talent loan
- Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks
- Bupa well+ health and wellbeing services
- Pension contributions
- Income protection
- Winter flu jabs
- Eye care vouchers
- Company paid curiosity & ESG days
- Diversity and inclusion belong networks
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