Research Executive

MountainView is a team of marketers and consumer psychologists who teach the science, strategies & skills that make marketers more effective decision-makers for their brands. We provide our clients with research and learning programmes that are 100% evidence-based and pride ourselves on thinking beyond convention and sharing our passion for consumer understanding.

The majority of our clients are companies you will have heard of, for example food and drinks brands, home and personal care brands, retailers and quick service restaurants. We’re a small team but we have big ambitions. We’re passionate about the work we do, and we’ll go the extra mile to ensure our clients are set up for success, and that they have a positive experience with our company.

Our Values

1. Thinking Beyond Convention. Challenging, exploring, interrogating problems our clients face.
2. Replacing Assumptions With Evidence. Developing skills through scientific understanding.
3. Inspiring Change. Clients want to work with partners that bring passion, pace and performance.

The role

We are seeking a Research Executive who has a genuine interest in the psychology behind consumer buying decisions. You will have the opportunity to contribute towards the research and learning programmes for a range of brands and clients.

We are looking for a graduate in marketing and/or psychology, possibly with some professional work or research experience and who has an ability to write clearly and concisely in English.

Main tasks will include:

• Survey coding / checking via our survey platform
• Data analysis and charting (basic-moderate excel skills)
• Researching brands to put together brand asset lists for client projects
• Assisting with internal research surveys
• Creative ad research and building our database of examples for our learning programmes
• Reviewing materials and client presentations

Requirements:

The ideal applicant will fit in well with the culture of our small, research-based London company and have a definitive eye for detail, making sure to double check all work and will also have opinions on brand behaviour. Additionally, they will have:

• Experience coding surveys
• 2:2 equivalent level or above in a relevant degree subject (preferably Psychology or Marketing)
• Outstanding communication skills in English (both written and oral)
• Comfortable in both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Should live in or around the London area (within an easily commutable distance)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel and Word and additional software skills would be advantageous.

This role is available for an immediate start and will be 100% working from their office in central London. Pay will be pro rata.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 3-6 months
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week

Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, W1W 6XX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Research Executive