Project Executive-Qualitative Team

Job-:
Research Project Management

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom Workplace:
Hybrid Posted:
Ipsos Worker Classification:
Employee - Permanent Regular Job Type: Full-Time Job:
Research Project Management Analyst - RF05

Make Your Mark at Ipsos Are you an organised, proactive project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy bringing research projects to life, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring exceptional delivery? If you're looking for an opportunity to work on high-profile qualitative research projects with global reach, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role Ipsos Understanding Unlimited (UU) is the qualitative research arm of Ipsos, delivering rich consumer insight through methodologies including focus groups, online communities, ethnography, immersive research and long-term community panels. Working with clients across sectors such as FMCG, finance and automotive, the team helps organisations better understand consumer behaviour, motivations and culture. As a Project Executive, you'll play a vital role in the successful delivery of qualitative research projects, supporting researchers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.

You'll manage a diverse portfolio of UK and international studies, ranging from traditional face-to-face research to cutting-edge digital methodologies.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you'll take ownership of project planning, supplier management, budgeting, scheduling and operational delivery. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to research design, learn from experienced researchers, and develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end research process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in market research project management while working on impactful projects for leading global brands.

About You Essential Skills Experience in qualitative project management or a related field (e.g. market research recruitment)
Knowledge of the market research project lifecycle

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Confidence managing budgets, costings and project logistics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Proficiency in AI use and adoption to enhance day-to-day tasks and efficiency

Desirable Skills Experience supporting client-facing research projects

Ability to advise on research implementation and project execution

Experience managing supplier relationships

Interest in qualitative methodologies and community-based research

Desire to build long-term client relationships

Behaviours

Curiosity and a passion for learning

Resilience, flexibility and agility

Empathy and active listening

Strong collaboration and teamwork

Accountability and ownership

Positive, solution-focused thinking

Creative problem-solving

Motivation and self-awareness

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range of health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.

We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We appreciate you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications. Please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and…