Job summary
Purpose of role
To deliver market research that supports the implementation of NS&I's Inspire & Invest strategy. The role holder will build and maintain relationships with teams across NS&I and deliver tailored market research activity that aligns to their strategic goals.
Job description
Please see role profile for full list of responsibilities.
Person specification
Essential experience
- In-depth experience of managing and delivering multiple research projects within a commercial setting
- In-depth experience of a variety of research methodologies and the ability to accurately analyse and interpret research findings, and apply them to a business setting
- Experience managing a portfolio of internal customers
- Experience working with, and managing relationships with research agencies
- Substantial experience of presenting to senior audiences
Essential skills
- Excellent planning & organisational skills
- Ability to work with suppliers and clients
- Excellent communication & report writing skills
- Ability to manage projects and staff
Essential technical knowledge
- Knowledge of a wide range of current and emerging (market) research techniques
- Knowledge of statistics techniques (basic and advanced)
- Knowledge and experience of using statistical packages (e.g. SPSS) and survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £46,114, National Savings and Investments contributes £13,359 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
NS&I is one of the largest savings organisations in the UK with more than 24 million customers and over £218 billion invested. We are both a government department and an Executive Agency of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Our origins can be traced back more than 150 years to 1861.
A small company with a big reach, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, great opportunities for development and a generous pension scheme. We care for colleagues, respect one another, invest in our people and manage talent effectively.
Some benefits of working at NS&I include:
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible hybrid working options
- 9 day fortnight scheme
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Generous annual leave - starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 days
- Performance related variable pay bonus
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
