Careers

Quantitative Research Assistant

  • London / Leeds

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant for the Quantitative Research team. In this role, you will both learn and take on responsibilities from the start. The role sits within the Quantitative Consumer Research team of about 18 people, ranging from new starts to 20 year veterans.

We’re looking for someone to become an integral team member for a multi-market tracking study, helping to deliver strategic research and insight to our client (an online gambling provider).
It is envisaged that this will take up around half your working time, allowing you to also work on ad-hoc projects across the range of industry leading media clients that MTM also serves.

  • You will have responsibilities right from the very beginning

    The role will be focused on quantitative research and responsibilities may vary but will include:

    • Helping us deliver projects; learning both project management skills, and how to report insights which meet our clients’ business needs
    • Analysis skills; and learning how to develop concise and visually engaging outputs which make a business impact
    • Collaborating with colleagues across MTM (qualitative/ quantitative research and commercial strategy); ensuring clients enjoy a seamless project experience and a single cohesive narrative in findings
    • You will develop quantitative skill sets;
      • General: attending briefing meetings, background/desk research, charting in PowerPoint and Google Slides, writing Word reports and presenting to clients.
      • Quantitative specific: preparing questionnaires and stimulus, checking quantitative survey scripts and data tables, liaising with field and DP suppliers, quantitative analysis
  • You will have the following skills and mindset

    • An enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the media and/or sports sector
    • Be sparky and curious about human behaviour and research
    • Exceedingly high quality standards and you never miss a deadline
    • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and the ability to create engaging presentations in PowerPoint.
  • You will be supported in a fun, flexible working environment

    • A dedicated line manager to oversee your personal development
    • Regular training sessions, bringing in external experts for sessions on subjects e.g. mindfulness, confidence, statistics and storytelling
    • Flexible working arrangements; a mix of working from home and coming into our London or Leeds offices
    • A strong, inclusive company culture, with regular social activities, a monthly all-company ‘town hall’, knowledge shares and a wide programme of events (whether they’re social, wellbeing or charity focused)
    • A forward thinking organisation that has committed to becoming carbon neutral in the next 5 years, by signing a pledge as a founder member of a new MRS initiative to achieve NetZero.
    • An organisation committed to equality of opportunity and ensuring considerations around diversity and inclusion are fundamental to how we operate.

    You will receive the following benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • A bonus based on both individual and team performance
    • Clear pathway for career development
    • An annual personal training budget of £500
    • Pension (employer’s contribution of 5%)
    • Private healthcare with Vitality, as well as childcare/eye test vouchers
    • Life insurance and income protection
    • In addition to all national holidays, we offer 25 days leave (plus your birthday off), increasing gradually after a qualifying period
    • Payment of a professional subscription
    • A range of social events.
  • What do we do?

    We offer strategic advice and insight to help our clients think through their challenges, to support their decision making and help their organisations thrive. Our services include commercial strategy consultancy, trends and cultural insights, qualitative and quantitative market research, data science – and UXR.

    This ability to blend different disciplines (each with highly skilled, specialist practitioners) makes MTM different from other strategy houses, or other research agencies.  We view our clients’ issues through many lenses (commercial, cultural, human) and understand them more completely as a result.

    Who are the clients?

    We focus on media, technology, advertising, and entertainment (sport, gaming, arts).

    We are proud of our client list.  It spans some of the world’s biggest firms (e.g. Google, Amazon, Facebook), some of the most adored brands (e.g. Spotify, Pinterest, Disney, HBO, the Premier League, PokerStars), and the most prestigious legacy brands that the UK market has to offer (e.g. the BBC, Channel 4, Sky, BT, The Football Association, Global Radio, Ofcom, Arts Council England).

    Why you’d like the work?

    We’re privileged to work on some of the most fast-moving and exciting issues in the world today, supporting clients with challenges of global import – yet relatable topics.  There’s always a new question to answer, no two projects are the same, and the work is fascinating.

    We’re thoughtful about our work, and we’re passionate about what we do.  That enthusiasm generates warm and friendly relationships with clients and other partners. And MTMers come to really know their stuff.

    We strive for a really high quality standard and will help you to be the best you can be. Don’t just take our word for it – we have been recognised for our excellence by the industry and across the media sector. A selection of recent awards and accreditations include;

    Market Research Society

    • Winner of New Consumer Insight 2022
    • Shortlisted for Agency of the Year 2022, 2021, 2020

    Mediatel Media Research Awards

    • Grand Prix Winner 2022
    • Research Agency Team of the Year 2022, 2017, 2016
    • Winner of Research effectiveness award 2022
    • Winner of Best custom research project 2022

    In addition:

    • You will have a dedicated line manager to oversee your personal development
    • Regular training sessions, bringing in external experts for sessions on subjects e.g. mindfulness, confidence, statistics and storytelling
    • A forward-thinking organisation that has committed to becoming carbon neutral in the next 5 years, by signing a pledge as a founder member of a new MRS initiative to achieve NetZero.
    • An organisation committed to equality of opportunity and ensuring considerations around diversity and inclusion are fundamental to how we operate.

     

    Who are we?

    Around 50+ curious minds, all with a real drive for getting to a good answer. Not always the easiest answer for our clients to hear, but the answer that will help them move forward.

    We’re a young firm. Our interests range from Gossip Girl to the beegees, from Santan Dave to UKTV Dave, Anna Karenina to Anna Kendrick, Birdman or the Vulture … yes, we’re media mad and have every corner of modern entertainment culture covered.

    We work on a hybrid basis. People come to our offices three or more days a week – to connect with each other for more creative meetings and deeper conversations, or simply to have fun. We have socials, book club, team lunches, quizzes, awards, charity events and good old fashioned coffee breaks, so that people can get to know each other when not in the office every day.

    If all of this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you…

  • Interested? Great! Here are your next steps

    If you would like to be considered please email us at careers@wearemtm.com, including a CV and a covering letter.

    We’ll then run interviews in our offices in September 2024 to test your skills and aptitude for a career in market research.

    It is also a fabulous opportunity for you to meet the team, ask questions, see the offices and experience the culture of the company you could work for.

    The deadline for applications is 9th September  2024 and we would encourage you to apply ASAP. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at the above email address.

    Please note we are only able to accept applications if you are eligible to work in the UK.