What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Director position at YouGov?
YouGov is an international research and data, analytics group.
Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.
We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We trust each other and bring these values into everything that we do.
Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 8 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviour. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.
With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.
at YouGov oversees the set up and management of research projects to ensure successful completion of research projects. Integral to this role is managing and interacting directly with clients – designing, driving and implementing market research projects. You will need to plan, and manage research projects and ensure successful client delivery. Additionally, you will be involved with methodological and sampling recommendations and when required, develop and share new market knowledge. Within the team, you will work with research analysts and research managers to provide guidance on research deliverables.
- 7 years of project management experience in market research, preferably with technology and or social media clients
- Excellent client management sills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner, which includes designing, setting up, reviewing research projects.
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment; meeting project deadlines
- Ability to multi-task with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Applicant must have excellent attention to detail
- The ability to see the big picture and tell a story from data.
Additional Information
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