Field and Recruitment Junior Executive

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and big enough to answer. Careers at DJS Research - Field and Recruitment Junior Executive

Our Field and Recruitment Team, which manages participant recruitment and face-to-face interviewing projects at DJS Research, is looking for a Junior Field Executive to help coordinate and support project delivery.

The core details of this entry level position are as follows

• This position is a full-time, hybrid role (40% office-based), therefore candidates must be able to commute to our Strines Head Office a minimum of 2 days a week (within postcode SK6)
• Working hours are 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
• We’re looking for someone who can start in January 2026

As a Junior Field Executive, you’ll assist in all stages of the project process, from planning and fieldwork management to recruitment coordination, with guidance from an experienced team member. This role offers excellent training and development opportunities in market research, particularly in fieldwork and recruitment operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a medium-sized, employee-owned market research agency with the scope to work on projects for a wide range of clients, spanning all sectors, both here in the UK and internationally.

No prior market research experience is required as we will provide full on-the-job training. What matters most are your personal qualities a can-do attitude and motivation to learn.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a medium-sized, employee-owned market research agency which works with a wide range of clients, including major organisations in the public and private sector, both here in the UK and internationally.

Key Skills & Qualities

For this position we’re looking for someone who has:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills - confident engaging with a wide range of people.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive attitude, initiative, and eagerness to learn.
• Confidence and resilience when handling challenges.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexibility around tasks and working hours.
• Competency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Employee ownership means everyone at DJS Research has an active, and equally important, role to play in shaping the future of our organisation. Collectively we strive to drive positive growth and a foster a culture of inclusivity, kindness and mutual respect. Our company values are collaboration, creativity, enjoyment, integrity, quality and respect; more than just words, these guiding principles underpin everything we do.

Our excellent range of employee benefits includes:

• A generous holiday allowance - 33 days (which includes bank holidays).
• +3 days holiday for Christmas closure.
• A day off on your birthday!
• A paid volunteer day each year
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave each year.
• Employer matched pension contributions.
• The opportunity to join our tax-free bonus scheme (after 12 months continuous service.
• and the benefits of joining an employee-owned organisation, where everyone has a voice and a say in the future of our company, that we own together.

Interested? Then please read on and apply below...

If you think you have the personal qualities, drive and enthusiasm we’re looking for, and you’d like to join a friendly, growing team in a rewarding role,  and a covering letter to Lucy Pawson, HR M .

Interviews to be held:
January 2026.

DJS Research Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. DJS Research’s policy is not to discriminate against existing staff or persons seeking employment on the grounds of age, sex, disability, ethnic origin, nationality or national origin, religion or similar philosophical belief, race or colour, gender or gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status or family circumstances. All staff understand that discrimination on the grounds mentioned above is unlawful and DJS Research Ltd will not tolerate any direct or indirect discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation by its staff.

DJS Research Ltd is a full service market research company offering qualitative and quantitative insights to consumer and business to business clients across the public , private and third sectors . We provide insight to the UK, Europe and across global markets.