Graduate Executive | Operations (Market Research)

We are excited to launch the search for a bright, enthusiastic Graduate Executive to join our Operations, Client Services team at Savanta.

Savanta is one of the fastest growing agencies in market research with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. With technology at the heart of our business, we inform and inspire clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data, high impact consulting, and bespoke solutions.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe our industry should be representative of the world it serves. As a founding signatory of the MRS Manifesto for Opportunity, Savanta actively fosters a proudly diverse and inclusive working environment, and our recruitment processes are meticulously designed to identify and select the best talent based only on objective criteria.

The Role – Graduate Executive

At the heart of Savanta is a talented Operations team and we have an opportunity for a conscientious, well organised individual to join as a Graduate Executive

This team helps to deliver research and data services to a wide portfolio of Market Research agencies, Media agencies and Management Consultancies.

You’ll become an active part of the team responsible for ensuring the smooth running of research projects from start to finish. These are hands-on roles designed to give you the practical experience to build your confidence and enable you to produce high quality work while developing your career at pace.

The role is predominantly focused on online quantitative data collection and fieldwork, although knowledge of other methodologies is beneficial.

This role will suit a person who has a high attention to detail and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

About You

At Savanta, we strive to enhance our culture with diverse talent that embodies our values: we are Empowering; Curious; Entrepreneurial; Collaborative; and Brave. This is what makes Savanta a great company to be part of – talented individuals who want to deliver great work for their clients and for each other.

Our Executive roles are ideally suited to Graduates with some previous work experience who have a genuine interest in the Market Research sector, and the ability to learn in a fast-paced agency environment.

As well as the enthusiasm to handle practical work and the confidence to ask questions or make suggestions on improvements, applicants should possess:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Education to Degree level or equivalent
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong numeracy skills (minimum grade B at GCSE or equivalent)
• Ability to work well in teams and with a broad range of people
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously

And in return, Savanta offers:

• Salary range: £25,675
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Unlimited annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working practices
• Health & wellbeing package (Private medical insurance or a flexible, tailored suite of benefits)
• Financial health (pension, life assurance, etc.)
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

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Why Join Us

With offices in the UK, US, Canada, and India, 500+ staff globally, and ambitious growth plans, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialist teams make life at Savanta feel more like working at a smaller agency. Our client portfolio includes some of the world’s best-known brands, including Microsoft, Deliveroo, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Innocent, Sky, Puma, The Guardian, Heathrow, Toyota, and Sport England.

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.