Trainee Research Executive

Are you a curious and ambitious social researcher in the making?

Are you looking to join a company that puts people first and makes a real impact on society?

We’re on the lookout for amazing individuals to join our trainee programme and become part of our award‑winning research team, starting in early September 2026.

IFF is an award‑winning social research agency, that helps organisations, businesses and individuals to make better informed decisions. We deliver best‑in‑class social research on topics that really matter, helping shape public policy and informing programmes and initiatives that make a difference to people’s lives.

At IFF, we encourage everyone to be themselves and offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow at your own pace. We have lots of opportunities to get together valuing downtime on staff socials and team days.

Our wellbeing and EDI committees ensure we prioritise mental and physical wellbeing and inclusivity.

Our core values are:

• Being human first
• Impartiality and independence
• Making a difference

Devised by our team, our Rules of the Game communicate how we work together and bring our values to life. One of our rules is: be who you are, wear what you want, but be brilliant!

Our programme is designed to help you build confidence and capability and get you up and running as a researcher quickly.

Your first three weeks will be spent on a training project. Following this you’ll start working on current, live projects as part of the research team and your training will focus on specific research skills enabling you to take on more responsibility as you develop your experience. Your role will include:

• Getting familiar with designing research projects, collecting data and analysing results.
• Assisting experienced researchers with their projects and learning from their expertise.
• Building your skills in report writing, data analysis and client communication.

Our training programme is accredited by the Market Research Society and ensures you have the support and expertise needed to become a confident researcher.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who are curious, analytical and motivated to learn.

You’ll be someone who loves finding patterns, drawing out key points from loads of information and exploring the details of complex topics. You’ll be someone who thinks critically, enjoys brainstorming with others, and has great listening and observational skills.

We’re looking for people who:

• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Are open‑minded and inquisitive
• Enjoy thinking creatively and bringing ideas to life
• Are interested in developing their presentation and writing skills

You don’t need to have everything figured out yet, as a trainee we’ll support you to develop.

• A friendly, supportive environment, true to our value of "being human first"
• Genuine flexibility, including hybrid working and structured team time
• Learning culture, with ongoing investment in your personal development
• Competitive remuneration, including 5% pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with service
• PLUS a range of team perks such as all team events and team lunches

We don’t use AI to screen CVs or applications. We ask that you don’t submit responses crafted by AI. Please make sure your responses reflect your own voice and experiences. This helps us get a genuine sense of your potential and ensures everyone has a fair opportunity to stand out.

Outcomes are expected by 20th July.