Quantitative Research Executive
Company
The Numbers Lab
Type of Job
Full Time
Location
The Numbers Lab @ Firefish, Tower Bridge Road, London, UK
Salary
Competetive
Published Date
6 December 2023
About the company
What we do
We are a strategic quantitative research agency that specialises in delivering elegantly clear,
technically brilliant consulting. Born of a frustration with how quantitative research was
delivered, our mission is to ensure that research inspires foresight and enables our clients to
address their commercial challenges
Our culture
People are at the heart of what we do. We were founded with the aim of being a great place
to work for all and we have a fantastic team of talented individuals supporting us. Whatever
your role at the numbers lab at Firefish, we encourage you to keep exploring new ideas and
to think about different ways of solving problems, to get fresh results.
Well being
We are a community who look after and out for each other and looking after our mental
health is as much a priority as looking after our physical health. As well as providing health
care benefits to everyone in the company and access to an employee assistance
programme and trained mental health first aiders, we are also signatories of the Mindful
Business Charter, a framework for reducing unnecessary stress. We promise a philosophy
that promotes balance and wellbeing over long hours and burnout and we seek to support
everyone to work in a style that suits them best. We won’t pressure you to take on too
much, and we encourage and work with everyone to ensure that workloads stay
manageable.
Belonging
It is important to us that our research and our workforce embraces the views and voices of
people from diverse backgrounds and communities. We want everyone across our Group to
feel they can come to work feeling valued and can thrive in their roles. Our Diversity and
Inclusion Action Plan accelerates our ambition to becoming an inclusive employer.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from individuals regardless of
age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic
background, religion and/or belief. Our offices are accessible, and we can make required
adjustments to suit individual needs. We want to know how we can make this the best
experience that it can possibly be from the moment we meet you!
Our social impact
We believe in making changes in our world for the better. For many years now we have been
developing our long-term commitment to reducing our environmental impact. We have
formed a dedicated employee Green Team who focus on embedding green practices within
our business and we have been certificate holders of Environmental Management ISO
140001:2015 since 2009. We have committed to the MRS net zero pledge and have made a
change to our default pension investments into green investment funds. We want to
continually develop our social impact and we do this by allowing our employees dedicated
time off to contribute and give back to a social cause that is important to them, and by
developing our relationships with local charity and community partners.
Growth & Development
Nothing makes us happier than helping people grow and develop. We actively encourage –
and support - everyone to take on development opportunities, grow within your role and gain
promotion when you are ready. We guide a process of continual feedback from managers and
encourage everyone to build their confidence in their roles, feeling supported in their own
career growth. Our range of specialisms within Firefish Group means that there are lots of
opportunities to explore & develop new skills and potential to nurture a long-term career here
too.
How we connect & have fun
We have always believed that the Firefish Group (and work in general) should be a place
where people can meet new people, find friendships and inspiration, support and learning. In
a world of hybrid working, we look for ways in which we can come together across our Group,
collaborate and have some fun – in person as well as virtual! We have various ways in which
we connect our people across the company, from virtual meet ups and curious coffees, to
intimate ‘Fish Suppers’ or wider social gatherings. You will find yourself coming together with
a load of welcoming, warm and truly fascinating people
If this sounds like the role for you, then please send your CV and covering letter to careers@firefish.ltd.uk with the job title as the Subject Line and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
About the role
What is the role about?
At the numbers lab, we want to rewrite the rules about quantitative research. We’re passionate about quant being
more than just numbers, and to us, it’s about helping our clients make decisions based on true human
understanding. We’re a people-first, creative, innovative and most importantly, exciting company to work for, so if
that sounds good and aligns with you, please read on!
Overall, the role is to support your team in delighting and delivering great work to both existing and new clients.
You’ll be involved in all aspects of this, from project management, building relationships with providers and clients,
story-telling, data analysis and producing great presentations. The work we do here is varied and always different,
but you’ll often find us talking to clients about taking their advertising and comms in a new, and better direction;
making their packaging work the hardest it can to encourage people to purchase; monitoring awareness and health
of their brand over time, and helping them craft a core strategy to elevate their market position and growth; and
discussing how effective their media was in making a brand campaign get noticed.
Being part of a smaller organisation means you’ll have the opportunity to work across lots of different aspects of life
in market research and you’ll be ready to seize the opportunities that present themselves, and those opportunities
could look like:
Crafting and designing great research:
• Working with your team on survey design, being responsible for the quality of what we deliver to our clients
• Brainstorming and helping to design the optimal project to solve our clients’ challenges
• Owning the process of receiving high-quality data for great analysis
Smooth and seamless project management:
• Coordinating and managing different element of the project cycle
• Building relationships with different providers and partners that we work with
• Supporting your team by making sure that key milestones are delivered accurately and on time
• Learning and supporting in managing project financials and contributing to profitability and growth
Delivering great stories:
• Interpreting data to answer the ‘so what?’ behind the numbers
• Creating great and impactful ways to visualise data
• Helping deliver presentations and reports to clients
• Opportunity to participate in integrated research with the wider Firefish Group
• Using social media listening tools to monitor current trends and conversations
What do we offer you?
The opportunity to fast track and transform your career, in an environment that will stimulate and
challenge you and which will support you in developing your interests and talents.
We give back as much as you put in, and together look to fulfil our joint potential.
The benefits we offer include:
HOLIDAYS
You will receive 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 3 extra days at Christmas
COMPANY CARDS
Company credit card (depending on need in role)
POLICIES
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: inc maternity, paternity, parental, adoption, IVF & Fertility Treatment
HEALTHCARE
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and contribution towards eye tests
WELLBEING
Weekly Pilates & Running Club Monthly massages Mental Health First Aiders Menopause Policy
FISH DAYS
2 Fish Days per year –these are charitable days to give back and do good in your local community
TICKET LOANS
Season ticket loan
SWAPS
Inclusive Bank Holiday policy
FIREFLUNG
Fireflung – our annual team building day
TRAVEL
Cycle to work scheme
Shower facilities
Climate Perks members
COMPANY PHONE
Company Mobile Phone
SABBATICAL
4 Weeks paid Sabbatical, rewarding commitment and length of service with paid rest and recuperation
REWARDS & RECOGNITION
4 Weeks paid Sabbatical, rewarding commitment and length of service with paid rest and recuperation
FOOD
Fish suppers Teas, coffees & everyday lunch / brekkie essentials Monthly Cultural & Social breakfasts or lunches
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
We offer all employees access to a healthcare benefits after successful completion of your probationary period. We offer two different schemes and the type and level you are eligible to receive will be dependent on your level; Healthcare Cash Plan (Bupa) – enables you to reclaim the costs you incur in respect of routine health issues such as dental, physio & optical costs. Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) – provides health care insurance across a range of illnesses and treatments. Entrance into the scheme will be confirmed by our benefits advisor.
PENSION
We have a contributory scheme for our pension, known as The Firefish Group Personal Pension Scheme. The scheme is with Royal London and is managed by our employee benefits adviser. The scheme is compliant with the automatic enrolment legislation. The company offers a 4.5% matched contribution into your pension. You are able to increase your own personal contribution amounts if you would like to. In 2022 we moved our default pension investment fund to a greener responsible investment fund, helping us to align our workplace pension investments with our sustainability targets.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please send your CV and covering letter to careers@firefish.ltd.uk with the job title as the Subject Line and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Requirements
This role is for you if you have…
Skills and experience
• A strong academic background, with Math's or Statistics at A-level or university with an exceptional grade –
or other proof of strong numeracy and awareness and understanding of statistics and probability
• Experience in working independently with Excel and PowerPoint in a working environment
• Experience in market research preferred, but not essential
• Excellent organisation skills
Personal attributes
• Self-discipline & proactive
• Eager to learn, bold & open-minded
• Positive & Professional attitude
• Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and doing things differently
If this sounds like the role for you, then please send your CV and covering letter to careers@firefish.ltd.uk with the job title as the Subject Line and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.