- Salary
- £19k+
- Location
- Nottingham
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- Certification
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Market Research Apprentice
£19,000 Per Annum
Crawley
Swarm Recruitment is supporting Sensory and Consumer Research (SAM) in their search for two Market Research Apprentices. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to launch your career in market research within a supportive and inclusive team. Based in either the Crawley, Nottingham or Reading offices, you’ll gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 4 Market Research Apprenticeship with comprehensive training and support throughout.
About SAM
SAM is a market research agency specializing in sensory and consumer science. It operates as part of a larger European and global business. Working in 9 countries and over 21 offices.
About the Role
A Market Research Apprentice supports the planning, coordination and execution of research projects.
What This Role Offers
- Exposure to diverse research projects across industries.
- Opportunities to develop analytical, project management and client‑facing skills.
- A collaborative environment with room for growth into a full-time research or project management role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Coordination and Management:
- Managing local product sourcing & shipment, plus subcontractors
- Writing screeners, questionnaires and/or respondent instructions
- Coordinating the translation of questionnaires and/or protocols
- Tracking and monitoring questionnaire completion
- Assisting with project/results delivery
People:
- Close collaboration with other internal departments
- Liaising with our international colleagues
- Increasing exposure to clients
- Qualifications & Skills
Education
A-Levels in English, Maths and/or Sciences
Technical Skills Required
- Proficiency in Outlook & Teams
- Basic understanding of PowerPoint & Excel
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. SPSS) a major plus
Soft Skills Required
- A positive, solutions-focused mindset
- Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
Working Week
Core working hours are 36.5 hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with a 45-minute lunch break. You will be required to work from the office at least 2 days per week.
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a permanent position depending on performance. There is the potential of a successful career with the company which could move into a leadership position in the future.
Training Information
The apprenticeship training will be delivered by Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships across the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Market Research qualification, which typically takes 15–18 months to complete, including assessments.
As part of the apprenticeship requirements, 6 hours per week minimum will be allocated to self-study and off-the-job learning, supported by regular guidance from a dedicated tutor.
Application details
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