Recruitment

Senior Research Executive – 12-month contract (maternity cover)    

Full Time

Salary: £30k to £40k based on capability and experience

Based: Harrogate, North Yorkshire with some travel required

 

About us

Pye Tait Consulting specialises in research and consulting predominantly in the fields of education, skills and qualifications.  We also offer a range of business services, including psychometric assessment, marketing and corporate films.      

 

Established in 1991, we work for a wide range of blue-chip clients on policy, development and research projects. Our staff work directly with some of the highest profile organisations in the sector.  

 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our research team, with the potential to learn very quickly and build on the unique mix of skills that makes an effective researcher – a quick and intelligent mind, excellent style of communication, great people skills, and accurate and effective writing skills. 

 

About the role

 

Senior Research Executives are responsible for identifying and bidding for work and for managing their own portfolio of projects. They work in small project-centred teams. They are expected to possess excellent analytical skills, effective people skills and a high standard of written English. Senior Research Executives design and implement all types of primary and secondary research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies – including surveying, interviewing, focus groups, workshops and seminars, literature reviews, statistical analysis etc as well as delivering presentations and producing detailed reports in accordance with client requirements. They also possess and further develop the ability to construct and present innovative and successful tenders and become competent in project management. Candidates must be prepared for extensive travel in this role, by road, rail and air. 

 

This is a fast-paced and challenging environment. Excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work are a must for this role. You must be a highly credible graduate professional with a well defined work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate effectively both face to face and over the phone.

 

You will be keen to constantly develop new skills and knowledge and continuously improve your approach to research methodologies, report writing and developing proposals.  Ideally you will also have knowledge of statistics, experience of carrying out statistical analysis including the use of statistical packages. Experience of writing public sector tenders, knowledge of the education, training and skills arena and using Excel, SPSS, Access or SQL would be an advantage. 

 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience we look forward to hearing from you.

 

Person Specification

        

Essential

• Educated to at least a very good first degree level
• A high standard of written English  
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy (confidence in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint as a minimum)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Self-motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Good team working skills

 

Highly Desirable

• Experience in designing and undertaking quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Knowledge of statistics and experience of carrying out statistical analysis, including the use of statistical packages such as SPSS

 

Desirable

• An understanding of the education and skills sector
• Experience of public sector tendering processes
• Intermediate level of skill in Access or SQL

 

To apply for this role, please provide the following information: 

• A detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role plus details of your current remuneration package, notice period and any contractual restrictions
• A supporting statement that matches you to the person specification

 

Please send your application to info@pyetait.com.