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A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It’s Wednesday afternoon. You’ve enjoyed your day, and now it’s time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You’re heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you’ve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you’ll need that, business insurance and a valid driver’s licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You’ll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don’t worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren’t expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You’ll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no need to worry about paperwork. And the best part? You’re making a real difference! The information you gather helps businesses and organisations make decisions that impact your community. What else makes Ipsos special? • We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ipsos has been recognised by The Times as one of the top 50 companies for gender balance in the UK for two years running!, • We provide award-winning training, setting you up for success., • We’re socially conscious and committed to making a positive impact. Our BELONG networks help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone., • Ipsos More: A fantastic platform offering discounts on everything from clothing and holidays to household goods and everyday shopping essentials. Treat yourself while saving money!, • Ipsos Wellbeing: A dedicated resource to support your wellbeing, with tips and advice on staying active, eating well, and practicing mindfulness. This job might be for you if: • You love meeting new people and hearing their stories., • You’re comfortable striking up conversations and putting people at ease, even in unexpected situations., • You’re looking for a part-time gig that lets you choose your hours (at least 12 hours per week in pre-booked 6-hour shifts) and be your own boss., • You’re passionate about your community and want to have a voice in shaping its future. Sound like a good fit? Apply now and join our team of Market Research Interviewers.

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It’s Wednesday afternoon. You’ve enjoyed your day, and now it’s time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You’re heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you’ve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you’ll need that, business insurance and a valid driver’s licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You’ll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don’t worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren’t expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You’ll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no need to worry about paperwork. And the best part? You’re making a real difference! The information you gather helps businesses and organisations make decisions that impact your community. What else makes Ipsos special? • We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ipsos has been recognised by The Times as one of the top 50 companies for gender balance in the UK for two years running!, • We provide award-winning training, setting you up for success., • We’re socially conscious and committed to making a positive impact. Our BELONG networks help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone., • Ipsos More: A fantastic platform offering discounts on everything from clothing and holidays to household goods and everyday shopping essentials. Treat yourself while saving money!, • Ipsos Wellbeing: A dedicated resource to support your wellbeing, with tips and advice on staying active, eating well, and practicing mindfulness. This job might be for you if: • You love meeting new people and hearing their stories., • You’re comfortable striking up conversations and putting people at ease, even in unexpected situations., • You’re looking for a part-time gig that lets you choose your hours (at least 12 hours per week in pre-booked 6-hour shifts) and be your own boss., • You’re passionate about your community and want to have a voice in shaping its future. Sound like a good fit? Apply now and join our team of Market Research Interviewers.

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It’s Wednesday afternoon. You’ve enjoyed your day, and now it’s time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You’re heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you’ve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you’ll need that, business insurance and a valid driver’s licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You’ll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don’t worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren’t expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You’ll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no need to worry about paperwork. And the best part? You’re making a real difference! The information you gather helps businesses and organisations make decisions that impact your community. What else makes Ipsos special? • We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ipsos has been recognised by The Times as one of the top 50 companies for gender balance in the UK for two years running!, • We provide award-winning training, setting you up for success., • We’re socially conscious and committed to making a positive impact. Our BELONG networks help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone., • Ipsos More: A fantastic platform offering discounts on everything from clothing and holidays to household goods and everyday shopping essentials. Treat yourself while saving money!, • Ipsos Wellbeing: A dedicated resource to support your wellbeing, with tips and advice on staying active, eating well, and practicing mindfulness. This job might be for you if: • You love meeting new people and hearing their stories., • You’re comfortable striking up conversations and putting people at ease, even in unexpected situations., • You’re looking for a part-time gig that lets you choose your hours (at least 12 hours per week in pre-booked 6-hour shifts) and be your own boss., • You’re passionate about your community and want to have a voice in shaping its future. Sound like a good fit? Apply now and join our team of Market Research Interviewers.

Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Bristol Salary/Package: £51k - £63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: • Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready, • Collaborating on system design, • Delivering high quality software, • Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements, • Reviewing pull requests, • Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy, • Developing new features according to specification, • Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: • Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications, • Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing, • Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability, • Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: • Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments, • Be a self-motivated problem-solver, • Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail, • Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels, • Always manage confidential information sensitively, • Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: • C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, • Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures, • Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

A leading UK university in Bristol is looking for a Head of Research Governance to strategically lead the Research Governance Team. Ideal candidates have a strong background in research governance, legal compliance, and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £59,966 and £

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a strategic and experienced leader to join the University of Bristol as Head of Research Governance. Substantial knowledge and experience of legal and compliance issues surrounding research governance, ethics and integrity, and the legislative framework impacting o

The Head of Research & Development is responsible for leading engineering, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable and reliable software while driving improvements in team performance, delivery efficiency and ways of working. The Head of R&D will play a key role in driving change and continu

Head of Creative Production & AI-Enabled Content Operations. Director of Engineering - Content & Operations. Director of Marketing Analytics & Technology.

With a unique 60-acre controlled environment facility and a focus on long‑term sustainable growth, the business is now seeking a Head of R&D to execute its research strategy and drive the next phase of molecular extraction performance. Reporting to the General Manager of Bioscience, this is a pivo

While these advancements offer tremendous opportunities, they also present significant risks, such as the potential for deliberate misuse or the deployment of sophisticated yet misaligned models. Review, negotiate, and coordinate the legal aspects of office leases and related real‑estate documenta

Head of AI Research | High-Growth Start‑Up | London. You’ll lead a world‑class team of researchers and engineers, setting the direction for AI innovation while staying close to the code and experiments that make it happen. Clear communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between researc

A leading charitable institution in London is seeking a Deputy Head of Research Funding to oversee flagship programmes and manage interactions with British International Research Institutes. With a competitive salary around £50,108 per year, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact resea

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and thoughtful individual to take on the newly created role of Head of Research. You will also practise your own leadership and represent the department as part of our internal Heads of Group. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of our research portfolio of

This role involves overseeing research workstreams, promoting a product-focused culture, and guiding a team of around 12 specialists. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of expertise in Quantitative Research, with strong leadership, statistical modeling skills, and familiarity with technol

The position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and includes various employee benefits aimed at supporting a positive workplace culture. A major health research charity is seeking a Senior Access Governance Manager in Greater London. This role is critical for enhancing secure access to resea

A leading global technology company in the UK seeks a Senior UX Research Manager to lead and scale its high-impact research function. This role requires 10+ years of UX research experience and a strong background in managing teams. The successful candidate will leverage AI to transform research prac

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Lead User Researcher to spearhead user research across complex programmes. In this role, you will lead a team of researchers, managing their work while also conducting your own research. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication sk

Working closely with the Trustee’s Collections and Research Committee , and over 100 researchers and curators across all Collection Departments , you will lead the development and delivery of a compelling Research Strategy that enriches understanding of the Museum’s collections, supports major p

A not-for-profit organization based in Westminster seeks a qualified Head of Research to drive its research, policy, and impact agenda. This senior leadership role involves monitoring emerging trends, overseeing high-quality research delivery, and leading a diverse team. This hybrid position offers

The UK Head of Research sits at the intersection of clients, research excellence, and AI‑enabled ways of working. Brings vision and leadership to the UK Research team to drive a sense of pride, ownership and accountability at every layer of client and internal communication. Manage the UK Resear

A health charity in Greater London is seeking a dynamic Head of Research to oversee its research portfolio and lead innovative projects. Responsibilities include managing grants, mentoring staff, and strengthening connections between discovery and translational research.

This key role will support the continued growth of the practice and the Head of Health Economics and Outcomes Research will be highly visible and enjoy outstanding rewards for success with a clear opportunity for personal growth and professional progression. As European Head of Health Economics and

A leading cancer research organization based in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head of Research to oversee their innovative portfolio. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD and have experience in academic research and managing research grants. This position supports a flexible working environment be

This role offers the chance to shape how the company delivers value to clients, develop the next generation of researchers, and lead strategic initiatives in one of the most imp. As Head of Quantitative Research, you’ll take ownership of project delivery and client satisfaction across the UK busin

The Principal Research Scientist for AI Safety will be the driving force behind Faculty's small, high‑agency research team, shaping the future of safe AI systems. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. Helping to bui

Our client is seeking an exceptional candidate ideally from a family office with significant experience in manager research across public and private markets. Leverage extensive use of their network to keep up to date with product launches and excellent boutique managers. Oversee the successful deli

A global insights leader seeks a UK Head of Research to enhance client experiences and drive profitable account growth. This senior role combines leadership with the implementation of AI capabilities within the UK research team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in market research and proven exp

This is a true 0→1 role with enterprise-wide impact, supporting a broad spectrum of users across investment teams, from quantitative researchers to portfolio managers and non‑technical stakeholders. Lead the end-to-end design and build of a global research and analytics platform. True ownership

A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Regional Head CRMA EU to lead a team in enhancing clinical research programs. The successful candidate will oversee multi-national teams, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality execution of clinical trials. A minimum of 8 years in the Pharmaceutica

Working closely with the Trustee’s Collections and Research Committee , and over 100 researchers and curators across all Collection Departments , you will lead the development and delivery of a compelling Research Strategy that enriches understanding of the Museum’s collections, supports major p

We are seeking an experienced industry professional to be our Head of Biofuels Research, based in Oxford, reporting directly to the Global Head of Agribusiness Research. The role is instrumental in leading GlobalData s coverage of biofuel markets and delivery of our portfolio of reports, datasets, b

At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. And as an independent, not‑for‑profit organisation we’re able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering social research that works for society. We are

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and thoughtful individual to take on the newly created role of Head of Research. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of our research portfolio of both grant‑funded and in‑house projects, including supporting and mentoring other team members. You will als

In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Head of Research Funding to ensure the effective delivery of flagship programmes such as Postdoctoral Fellowships and Small Research Grants. The British Academy, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, is recruiting a D

A financial services recruitment agency is seeking an exceptional candidate for a specialized role in manager research. The position requires 10–15+ years of experience in fund selection and product management within asset management.

Contribute as a member of the CDD leadership team, supporting strategic planning, budget management, external representation and deputising for the Director of Drug Development as required. Extensive experience of drug development within the Pharma/Biotech/CRO industry. Extensive experience of worki

To support our mission, we are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Clinical Operations to join our Centre for Drug Development (CDD) leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading our Clinical Operations function, including Clinical Study Managers, Clinical Study Coordinators,

Track record of translating research insights into profitable trading or investment strategies. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing quantitative research team. Define and execute the firm’s quantitative research strategy across multiple asset classes.

A global healthcare solutions provider in Greater London is looking for a Head of Client Services. This role involves optimizing project delivery to enhance client satisfaction and managing a team dedicated to healthcare market research. Candidates should possess at least 8 years in Market Research

A global asset management company based in London is seeking a Head of Private Credit to lead research, engage with clients, and mentor a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the private credit industry, exceptional presentation abilities, and proficiency in AI

Head of Biometrics and Medical Writing. Our broad portfolio rivals that of a medium-sized pharmaceutical company, spanning antibodies, cell therapies, vaccines, drug conjugates and small molecules, making this an interesting and dynamic area to work in. Working knowledge of UK and EU GDPR and data p

A leading cultural institution in London seeks a Head of Research to shape its intellectual agenda and research strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Museum's ambitious research plans while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

The role will offer the flexibility to develop into a 360 role or a Director of Research position. Due to growth, we are currently hiring for a Head of Research to join our team. Please note that due to the high number of applications we are currently receiving, we are unfortunately not able to prov

Manage the Deputy Head of Research and other team members and support the development of early career researchers and young researchers embedding a strong research culture across the Museum. Working closely with the Trustee’s Collections and Research Committee, and over 100 researchers and curator

A leading global research firm is seeking a Senior Head of Research to lead their UK team. Candidates should have over 10 years of market research experience and proven success in managing client relationships. The company values innovation and offers competitive pay and benefits while promoting a d

Experience trading or researching European markets — understanding of European exchange microstructure, trading hours, and data landscape. The person who takes this role will have the backing of a mature, profitable US operation and the autonomy to build the European chapter in their own image. Hi

The position offers benefits including annual leave, a bonus scheme, and contributions to a pension plan. A leading market research firm is seeking an Associate Director to manage a client service team. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years in market research, experience in project management