Research Executive

About Us:

We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges

Verian is a world leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. With offices across the globe, our specialist consultants and researchers are supported by our unique global data ecosystem. We provide gold standard data on the economy and society to decision makers.

We combine expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, connecting governments with citizens across the world. We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground for multi-laterals. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences.

We are Verian. Powering decisions that shape the world.

About the role:

This role will support the WA team in the project management of research delivery including the timely delivery of projects on budget, questionnaire or interview guide design, project design, proposal development, recruitment and fieldwork supply management, analysis and reporting. This role will also collaborate with the team about the design, execution and delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Winning work

• Supports senior staff in the development of outstanding proposals.

• Contributing to project design as part of the brainstorm.

• Responsible for preparing project background, project timelines, preparation of experience and team sections and standard tender schedules as well as contributing to methodology sections.

• Responsible for seeking competitive quotes from suppliers and preparing a first draft pricing sheet.

Managing projects

• Responsible for monitoring progress against the project schedule, ensuring ISO and quality standards and procedures are being followed and compliance with applicable industry standards and market research guidelines.

• Manages project setup and administration in business systems, including creating and maintaining project details, managing access permissions, and overseeing invoicing workflows.

• Monitors project budgets, actively looks for ways to minimise costs, and manages some financial administration including PO generation and cost sheet maintenance as required.

• Keeps clients and Project Lead informed of the project’s progress against schedule.

• Manages suppliers throughout each project.

• Supports Project Lead as appropriate with development of questionnaires and/or discussion guides as well as assistance with interviews as needed.

Analysis and reporting

• Provides preliminary analysis and conclusions.

• Develops and contributes to the storytelling plan and report content while identifying opportunities for automation and template-based chart outsourcing.

• Able to support project leads in creating a concise and engaging report/presentation demonstrating insights against client objectives.

• Ensures accuracy and quality control in data extraction and presentation, including precise transfer of information from source data to client deliverables.

• Follows Verian reporting protocols and branding protocols.

Managing client relationships

• Liaises with clients on day-to-day project matters, with the level of engagement varying based on project scope and strategic importance as appropriate and as determined by the Project Lead or other relevant senior team members.

• Actively manages client’s expectations and implications regarding costs, timing, etc.

• Handles simple client enquiries and proactively anticipates and communicates with clients about key project milestones or changes.

Role capabilities: 

• Provide support with analysis and presentations.

• 0-1 Years experience in the research and consulting industry (entry level).

• Understands basic data and can identify and specify basic analysis using Q or SPSS.

• Understands statistical significance, knows how to calculate and apply it.

• Responsible for ensuring accurate data extraction - for example, from tables into presentations as well as thorough proofing.

• Ability to draft simple presentations/reports/deliverables.

Why Join Us:

• The chance to work on high-impact, meaningful projects that drive real-world change

• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow professionally

• A collaborative, purpose-led team that supports diversity and inclusivity

• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave per year

• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks within any 12-month period

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please let us know—we’d be happy to help.

Visit www.veriangroup.com to learn more about who we are and the impact we make.