Research Executive - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - NewcastleGateshead Initiative
Description
Are you a researcher driven to uncover actionable insights? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If so, NewcastleGateshead Initiative would like to hear from you.
Job Title:
Research Executive
Reporting To:
Research Manager
Location:
City centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Terms:
Full-time, permanent contract
Salary:
£22,500 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Role Purposes:
Who we are:
NGI is a destination and inward investment agency which works to bring tourism and investment into our region. Our vision is to create an internationally recognised destination - a great city to enjoy, visit, live and invest.
We work collaboratively and act as a bridge between our public and private sector partners to maximise our impact and to promote our region, its culture, and its people to create an authentic voice that makes us stand out from the crowd.
We use our research expertise to harness innovation, attract investment and develop our city - ultimately, we create jobs. As a social enterprise, every single one of our projects is dedicated to making lasting social and economic impact.We exist to benefit the people of Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region, leaving a legacy and meeting the needs of future generations.
Key Responsibilities / Daily Activities
- Providing regular insights relevant to tourism and investment.
- Monitoring and reporting on the destination and organisational KPI's of NGI.
- Designing, running, analysing and reporting on a range of surveys for NGI and NGI's research consultancy clients.
- Desk research for NGI and NGI's research consultancy clients.
- Management of T-Stats, the destination performance management system, including data collection, recruitment of businesses to the system and identification of new measures for the system.
- Leading on the collation of data for annual volume and value of tourism surveys.
- Maintaining the tourism investment monitor with uptodate local, regional and national tourism investments.
- Handling of research enquiries from internal staff, partners and the general public.
- Assisting with information sharing and joint working with NGI's partners on a local, regional and national level.
- Other support as needed to enable the successful delivery of NGI's tourism, investment and corporate programmes.
Essential Skills and Experience
Educated to degree level or relevant experience.
1-2 years' experience in a market research role.
An understanding of research methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Strong written communication skills including writing reports.
Excellent analytical skills.
Highly literate and numerate.
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
High standard of organisational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
Desirable Experience
Experience working within a research agency.
Understanding of the tourism industry in NewcastleGateshead and North East England
What can NewcastleGateshead Initiative offer you?
Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 2 years' service)
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Death in service benefit
Eyecare vouchers
Fantastic learning and development opportunities
Ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training
Flexible working
Employee Assist Programme
City centre location
Applications close at 9.30am on Monday 21st August 2023.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th August 2023.
How to apply
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Salary:
£22,500.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Application deadline: 21/08/2023
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