Quantitative Research Executive

DC Thomson

. Support delivery of commercial client projects and Beano Brain thought leadership research.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative research and data analysis, with strong skills in questionnaire development and survey management. Capable of producing insightful reports and presentations while effectively collaborating with diverse teams and clients.

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Quantitative ResearchData AnalysisQuestionnaire DevelopmentExcel ProficiencyPowerPoint Presentation

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Hard Skills

Data InterpretationSurvey TestingFieldwork ManagementTrend IdentificationMixed-Method ResearchAdvanced Quantitative MethodologiesSegmentationConjoint AnalysisMaxDiffKANO

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingGrowth MindsetIndependent WorkingCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

SPSSQDisplayRResearch Analysis Platforms

Industry Keywords

Youth CultureFamily TrendsConsumer BrandsEntertainmentCharitiesFinancial ServicesMulti-Market Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of commercial client projects and Beano Brain thought leadership research.
Take part in client meetings and support briefing and proposal processes.
Contribute to research project design with support from senior colleagues.
Support planning, delivery and quality assurance of ad-hoc research projects from start to finish.
Draft questionnaires and check survey links.
Manage project administration and keep clients updated on progress.
Produce, check and interpret data tables.
Liaise with sample providers and survey scripting partners in the UK and internationally.
Help create insightful, persuasive and engaging research presentations.
Support presentation of findings to clients.
Work with Beano Brain's Content Team on thought leadership projects.
Support research projects for Beano Studios, home of the Beano comic.
Identify patterns in quantitative data tables.
Help shape responsible uses of AI in questionnaire design, analysis, reporting and storytelling.
Work alongside quantitative and qualitative researchers across sectors including toys, entertainment, charities, financial services and consumer brands.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Confidence in managing expectations, communicating clearly and escalating issues when required.
A genuine interest in kids, teens, families, youth culture, brands and evolving audience behaviours.
A growth mindset, with enthusiasm for learning, taking on new challenges and developing your skills.
Confidence working independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
A questioning mindset and willingness to challenge conventional thinking to uncover better insights.
An understanding of, or curiosity about, quantitative research and data analysis.
Experience with questionnaire development, survey testing and fieldwork management.
Experience identifying trends and patterns within quantitative data.
Experience using Excel and research analysis platforms for data analysis.
Experience producing insight reports and PowerPoint presentations.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Experience working in a formative research role or at the beginning of a research career.
It would be great if you also had: experience working with children, teenagers or family audiences; specialist knowledge or passion for youth culture and family trends; experience supporting multi-market research projects, particularly in the US; exposure to mixed-method research projects; experience using SPSS, Q or DisplayR; knowledge of advanced quantitative methodologies including segmentation, Conjoint, MaxDiff, KANO or pricing studies.