Quantitative Insight Analyst

Company DescriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.Job DescriptionAs a Consultant Analyst in the Quantitative Research team, your role is essential in guiding successful delivery of client work. Whilst you’re still expected to be honing your Quantitative research skills, you should be confident in the basics, and consistently delivering high-quality work across the project lifecycle with limited senior input; from project set-up and management, to survey development and report-writing. You may also be responsible for supporting and managing junior colleagues on projects. Essentially, this role is about demonstrating confident, consistent competency in your core skills as a Quantitative researcher, and showing a strong desire to lead more and more parts of projects (e.g. survey development, report writing, client management).As a team, we have a passion for numbers, and pride ourselves on client work that drives:Representation – amplifying lesser heard voicesImpact – delivering recommendations with gravitas and storytelling through dataExperimentation – championing innovative ideas to tackle challenges from different anglesAs an Analyst, you will act as a pivotal team member on at least 2 to 3 projects at any one time, through confident project management that ensures work is delivered on time, on budget and in-line with our clients’ and our own high expectations. We’re looking for a Consultant Analyst to join our team who is looking to have more responsibility in the project lifecycle, and can bring fresh, new ideas, whilst showcasing confidence in delivery.Key Consultant Analyst responsibilities:Confidently owning project management – including document management, supplier liaison, managing fieldwork, meeting management (booking, taking notes)Survey development – taking ownership of significant chunks of survey development, with some senior directional input, ensuring questions and answer options, survey structure and logic are all fit for purposeFieldwork management – driving link checking, fieldwork monitoring and quota sheet management, establishing data processing specs and analysis plansAnalysis and reporting – Leading parts of analysis sessions, confidently developing insights and narratives, using data and charts to create report section(s) that demonstrate these narratives, confidently presenting report section(s) to clientsInternal contribution – helping set-up and manage team sessions, leading parts of internal initiatives, networking, driving thought leadership, sharing new and emerging Quantitative research methodologies / suppliersFlexible working - We are guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.Recruiter to completeQualificationsEssential requirements:Demonstrable experience in supporting the successful delivery of projects, including leading some aspects of project work; this will include set-up and management, survey development, analysis and report writingClient facing skills; you will have experience confidently managing clients and building rapport with themExperience of projects across multiple sectors (we work with some of the world’s biggest names across a range of industries including technology, social media, retail, travel, entertainment and financial services) and on different project typesProfessional operator; we deliver to tight timelines and so you’ll need excellent project management, problem solving and prioritisation skillsExcellent communicator with great interpersonal skills; whether working as part of a team to meet a demanding new brief, or explaining a finding to a client, being able to make the most from your interactions with people is absolutely central to success in this roleDesirable additions:Can confidently use data analytics software (e.g. Q, SPSS, Askia)Has managed multiple multi-market research projectsPersonal qualities:Positive, proactive ‘can-do’ attitude towards clients, suppliers and colleaguesUnafraid of speaking-up, if a problem arises, or challenge emerges within a project or teamWe move quickly, so you need to feel comfortable – in fact enjoy – being in a dynamic environment, cope well with ambiguity, and not be afraid to ask questionsThrive on teamwork, as well as being able to work effectively on your ownDemonstrate excellence at every opportunity, whether in your thinking, emails, proposals and contribution to debriefsConstant curiosity and creativity, with a thirst for new knowledge and the ability to apply this to project thinking and deliveryUnafraid to innovate, be creative and experimentWe know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.Apply today by completing our online applicationAdditional InformationTo deliver against PA’s vision, our clients need impactful insight. Our Human Insight team has over 20 years’ experience of delivering this, for some of the world’s biggest, most innovative and forward-thinking brands like Meta, WhatsApp, Google, eBay, Diageo, and McDonald’s to name a few.We’re a capability of 70+ research and insight experts, spread across Qualitative, Quantitative and Agile specialist consumer research teams, and our work is vital in informing and improving design, innovation, and the human experience, for both private and public sector clients.Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.Find out more about Life at PA here.We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysGenerous company pension schemeOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiativesAnnual performance-based bonusPA share ownershipTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. #LI-AG1SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Management Consulting