Recruitment

Pye Tait Consulting is currently recruiting:

Research Executive/Senior Research Executive  

Based North Yorkshire with some travel required

 

About us

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

 

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 – including the Qualifications & Curriculum Agency, the Training & Development Agency for Schools, Sector Skills Councils, and the Learning & Skills Council. Please visit our website at www.pyetait.com for more information.

 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our research team, with the potential to learn very quickly and develop the unique mix of skills that makes an effective researcher – a quick and intelligent mind, excellent style of communication and accurate and effective writing skills.  We are particularly interested in expanding our quantitative research team, and therefore experience of using SPSS or similar statistical packages would be a distinct advantage. 

 

We will consider recruiting at either Research Executive or Senior Research Executive level, depending on background and experience.  Further information on these roles is provided below.

 

About the roles

The role of Research Executive is primarily concerned with carrying out and supporting the research and development function.  On entry, Research Executives are expected to be able to undertake basic research and writing tasks and develop subject knowledge, writing skills, and competence in research methods (including questionnaire design and analysis, data sources, interpretation, and project design). They are also expected to begin constructing and writing tenders for new work, and to manage parts of projects.  Some travel will be necessary in this role. 

 

Senior Research Executives are responsible for identifying and bidding for work and for managing their own portfolio of project-work.  They are expected to possess good analytical skills, effective people skills and a high standard of written English.   Senior Research Executives will design and implement all types of primary and secondary research including surveying, interviewing, focus groups, workshops and seminars, literature reviews etc, as well as producing detailed reports in accordance with client requirements.  They will also 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 these roles.  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 ideally have excellent knowledge in the use of SPSS or other similar statistical packages, and be keen to develop expertise in quantitative research.  You will be keen to constantly develop new skills and knowledge and continuously improve your approach to research methodologies, report writing and developing proposals.  Experience of writing public sector tenders, knowledge of the education, training and skills arena and using Access or SQL would be an advantage. 

 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to embark on a rewarding career with us, then we look forward to hearing from you.

 

Person Specification

        

Essential

• Educated to 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

• Expertise in using SPSS or similar statistical packages, or a detailed knowledge of statistics
• Experience in designing and undertaking quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

 

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

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