Data Design Executive

YouGov is an international market research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them. 

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do.

Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

The Culture

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives.

Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

Data design: Conducting desk research and guiding other team members on desk research, to help inform the content of questionnaires and questions, and then design those questions. Work collaboratively with other team members to provide complex, technical feedback on questionnaires designed by other members of the team.

Data collection: Check and monitor newly launched questions and questionnaires to ensure data is being collected accurately, and in-line with expectations. Investigate data issues, and recommend solutions and fixes.

Data strategy and processes: Think ‘big picture’ about ways to utilize technology to make improvements to processes and data collection, and identify new features and developments to YouGov data products. Proactively keep documentation and processes up-to-date.

Stakeholder interaction: Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and geographies to ensure the data continues to meet client needs and expectations. Investigate and problem-solve more complex questions/issues to ensure the data collected is accurate.

Team working: Work collaboratively in “mini-teams” to enable everyone to focus on key stakeholders, operational projects, product enhancement and development, and cross-team working projects. Act as a support and mentor to other team members.

• 1-3 years of experience in market research or a related field
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to deliver results, meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Keen interest in understanding the world and consumers
• Ability to find creative and innovative solutions for complex and varied problems
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Impartiality and adaptability
• Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills
• Being self-motivating and confident

The Data Design team are a global team - working collaboratively with colleagues across the world. While this does mean we are never all in one office, we work hard to build a great team relationship with team meetings, virtual coffees, team take-outs and team challenges to name but a few opportunities!