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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.

Early-stage Biotech | 4 or 5 day week We’re working with a highly innovative, early-stage biotech company based in Edinburgh, building a computational biology capability at the core of its scientific and commercial delivery. This is a hands-on role for a Bioinformatician who wants to develop quickly in a genuinely high-impact environment. You’ll work closely with an experienced Head of Bioinformatics and a multidisciplinary science team, contributing to both client-facing projects and internal research. What you’ll be doing: • Analysing NGS and omics datasets across multiple projects, • Supporting and developing data pipelines (Nextflow/Snakemake), • Working with cloud-based and Linux environments, • Contributing to research workflows alongside scientists and ML engineers, • MSc / PhD Bioinformatics / Computational Biology (or similar), • Experience with Python and/or R, • Exposure to NGS data (alignment, QC, region-based analysis), • Familiarity with workflow tools (Nextflow, Snakemake), • Experience with regulatory genomics data, • Exposure to machine learning workflows, • Work at the intersection of data, biology, and real-world application, • Close mentorship and rapid development, • High ownership from day one, • 10% dedicated learning time, • Genuine flexibility (4 or 5 day week) If you’re looking for a role where you’ll learn fast and contribute meaningfully, this is worth a conversation.

Head of Research Contracts The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Research Office / Corporate Services Group Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid Salary: £63,606 to £78,469 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Full-time: 35 hours per week Open-ended: permanent The Opportunity: We are seeking an accomplished leader to steer our Research Contracts Team ensuring excellence in delivery of our research contracting services, supporting the University’s research ambitions. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. Your skills and attributes for success: • You will be an experienced leader of large teams providing frontline services, ideally in a higher education research environment, • You will demonstrate experience with increasing responsibilities and have a recognised legal or research management qualification, • You will have substantial experience in research contracting in the UK and overseas, • You will be able to demonstrate success in service improvement initiatives, resource planning and workload management, • You will be a highly proactive and creative thinker, skilled in motivating diverse teams and collaborating effectively in large organisations For further information contact Sarah Gracie on 07999 421314 or email at

About Us Strathberry is one of the most exciting contemporary luxury brands to emerge from the UK in the past decade. Founded in Edinburgh and handcrafted by skilled artisans in the renowned leather workshops of Spain, the brand is defined by its minimalist design language, refined craftsmanship and its signature bar hardware. Loved by global tastemakers, celebrities and royalty, Strathberry has cultivated a fast-growing international community drawn to modern elegance, timeless design and exceptional quality. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong pace of growth, the brand has built a significant direct-to-consumer business and is stocked in leading global retailers including Selfridges, Liberty, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. The retail footprint continues to expand with flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, supported by a new in-house atelier that brings craft, sampling and repair together in one creative space. This investment in infrastructure, talent and product innovation positions Strathberry for its next chapter of global scale. Joining Strathberry means becoming part of a dynamic, ambitious and design-led business at a pivotal moment in its evolution. This is an opportunity to contribute to a brand with a clear identity, strong momentum and a bold ambition to reimagine contemporary luxury on an international stage. The Role We are looking for a highly proactive graduate with a natural passion for design and product development. Working across multiple departments, you will have the opportunity to gain a full overview of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent fashion graduate looking for their first step on the career ladder. Apply now to be part of a company that values creativity, quality, craftsmanship, teamwork and leadership. Please note: this is a 12 month fixed-term contract, the role would be based onsite working from our beautiful Townhouse in Edinburgh City Centre. To apply please submit your CV and combined covering letter by 30th April 2026, outlining your relevant skills and experience and interest in this position. Please note that CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered. Key Responsibilities • Support the product team with daily administrative tasks, • Sample management, tracking and managing samples for PD, wholesale, buy meetings, Photography, PR and Marketing, • Ensure product data is kept up to date on our PLM, • Support the team on competitor research and analysis, • Shipment and courier management, maintaining contacts with product and raw material suppliers, • Support the product and raw material team with daily administrative tasks, • Assist (where needed) with ad hoc retail events, sample sale and marketing activities What We Offer • 29 days annual leave, plus 3 additional fixed bank holidays, • Never work on your birthday! Additional day holiday on your birthday, • Allocation of Strathberry products & staff discount, • Early finish Friday, • Employer pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme About You To be a star candidate for this position, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail, • Possess strong CAD skills, specifically in Illustrator and Photoshop, • Be a good team player, able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Be flexible and self-motivated, • Be able to work Mon-Fri from Edinburgh Head Office for the duration of the placement Interested? To apply please submit your CV and combined covering letter by 30th April 2026, outlining your relevant skills and experience and interest in this position. Please note that CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Working in the central machine learning department, you will be collaborating with our product, data, research, modelling, data science and engineering teams and reporting to the head of Applied AI. Work with product and research teams to validate models with early users and iteratively improve mode

Lecturer – School of Population Health. A Lecturer (Level B) will conduct scholarly research and professional activities nationally and internationally, and contribute significantly to teaching and service missions of the School of Public Health and Faculty. The Lecturer reports to the Head of Sch

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

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

Head of Market Analysis and Research. The Head of Market Analysis and Research at Heriot-Watt University is a strategically important post designed to inform, drive and shape the university’s global programme portfolio development and recruitment strategy. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a

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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

Due to growth, we are currently hiring for a Head of Research to join our team. The role will offer the flexibility to develop into a 360 role or a Director of Research position. We believe in offering a flexible approach to clients and offering a truly personalised and bespoke service.

We are seeking an accomplished leader to steer our Research Contracts Team ensuring excellence in delivery of our research contracting services, supporting the University’s research ambitions. The University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh Research Office / Corporate Services Group. You will be an experi

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

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. Implement actions that i

Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some e

If needed, try out products or services ahead of your session. We're currently looking for individuals across the country to take part in remote paid research, including remote focus groups, product trials, and consumer studies. Most research studies are conducted remotely at home, though some may b

If needed, try out products or services ahead of your session. We're currently looking for individuals across the country to take part in remote paid market research, including online focus groups, product trials, and consumer studies. Most research studies are conducted remotely from home, though s

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing

If needed, try out products or services ahead of your session. Most research studies are conducted remotely at home, though some may be in-person. If the idea of getting paid to voice your opinions, test products, and contribute to market innovation appeals to you - and you're looking for flexible,

To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMC’s code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home. Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team. I enjoy the ex

We are extremely proud of the work we do and are currently seeking new talent. As a support worker with Thera, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. The ways of supporting will change with everyone you work with because everyone has different ambitions.

By collaborating across all our global sites, we are able to provide customer support in more than 20 languages and across 13 product lines, catering to the diverse needs of travellers around the world. This is NOT a remote role so you should be within commutable distance to the office. Hybrid: Our

Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a comp

Are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential? We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a client who lives in the lovely village of Hoo. If you have experience in care and an understanding of physiotherapy or rehab-formal or informal-this could be the perfect role for you.

It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and make the most of the career pathway we can offer you. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time.

Clean and protect a variety of floor surfaces, including carpets and hard floors. Havencourt Care Home is situated in the picturesque town of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, on Scotland’s beautiful northeast coast. We’re seeking a Domestic Assistant who will make a tangible difference in the lives of

Permanent (Flexible hours to support retired/ semi-retired healthcare professionals). At our company, we value our Care Assistants and offer the following benefits:. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

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Digital & Brand Experience Product team on a 12 month fixed term contract based out of their offices near Blackpool & Preston in lovely Lytham St Annes. Manage end-to-end delivery of eCommerce & digital projects. Hybrid working – 3 days a week in their office12-Month Fixed-Term Contrac

The Receptionist will support the smooth running and objectives of the Front Office department. Whilst organising all aspects of the check-in and check-out processes, you'll be offering guests the real 5-star treatment at our hotel!. Some of the perks you could enjoy include:.

This role offers a salary of up to £80,000 plus car allowance, and flexible hybrid working options, alongside a strong benefits package. Collaborate with the Project team to prepare customer proposals, bills of quantities, and technical specifications for suppliers. Support the design and planning

Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met. The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams a

Provide in-class and out-of-class communication support for Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing students. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and. As a Communication Support Worker, you will play a vital role in

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, utilising state-of-the-art technology and methodologies. Imagine working on high-profile projects that not only challenge your skills but also make a tangible difference in the community. As a Project Manager, you will be at

Whilst organising all aspects of the check-in and check-out processes, you'll be offering guests the real 5-star treatment at our hotel!. The Receptionist will support the smooth running and objectives of the Front Office department. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! Wo

The role offers plenty of scope to take ownership, build relationships, and develop your career within a supportive, delivery-focused environment. What you'll be doing Managing projects from early stages through to delivery Supporting clients with cost, programme, risk and overall project perfo

You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:. We encourage you to bring your own unique personality to the role and being yourself whils