Senior Research Executive – BMG Research
BMG Research, part of RSK Group, is a leading social research and analytics agency in the UK. We provide high quality insight to shape policy, improve lives, and strengthen public services.
Why this role matters
We’re looking for a Senior Research Executive who’s curious, collaborative, and excited to have a visible impact.
What you will be doing
- Design meaningful research – Develop and review research instruments such as questionnaires, topic guides, and sampling plans; ensure materials are high quality, fit for purpose, and aligned with client needs.
- Lead project delivery – Take ownership of aspects of project planning, fieldwork oversight, data analysis, and project management; keep timelines on track, spot issues early, and communicate with colleagues.
- Build strong rapport with clients – Build trusted relationships, manage day‑to‑day client interactions, updates and expectations.
- Turn data into meaningful stories – Turn data into clear, compelling insight; draft reports, charts, commentaries and presentations that are engaging and actionable.
- Support and coach junior colleagues – Provide guidance, feedback and support to junior team members; contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Support quality, compliance and good practice – Ensure all research delivery meets ethics and GDPR requirements; ensure outputs are accurate, consistent and insightful through quality checks.
What you will bring
- 2–3 years’ experience in research, curiosity, structure and strong communication skills.
- Strong analytical and research abilities, with experience interpreting data and shaping insight.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with clients.
- Solid project management skills: organised, structured and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Experience coaching or supporting junior colleagues.
- A commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and delivering high quality work.
- A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, adapt and take on new challenges.
Working for BMG Research
You will join a friendly, collaborative team of more than 50 researchers based in Birmingham and London. As part of the global RSK Group, you will also gain access to a wide network of experts, specialist training and opportunities to develop your career.
We offer
- Hybrid working with a minimum 60% office presence.
- A supportive culture centred on fairness, wellbeing and personal development.
- Access to Smart Health, mental health support and trained internal champions.
- Personalised development plans with structured reviews and access to the RSK Learning Pool.
- Opportunities for secondments and cross-group collaboration.
- Active employee networks across sustainability, EDI, wellbeing and social events.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities.
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