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The PSU designs and manages some of the largest and most technically complex government studies.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a quantitative researcher skilled in survey methodology, sampling and weighting. We are seeking someone with Knowledge of sampling and/or weighting approaches used in social, public affairs, market or academic research and experience working with large datasets and using SPSS, R, Stata or similar statistical software.\nWhat is in it for you?\nYou will get the opportunity to:\nPlay a key role in designing and deliver high-quality random probability work through our online probability panel the KnowledgePanel as well as ad-hoc research.\n\nContribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of survey methodologies\n\nChallenge existing processes and seek to develop innovative improvements.\n\nGet exposure to the entire breath of Ipsos policy research, from politics, to public services, employment and welfare, transport, climate change and energy, societal attitudes and many more.\n\nThe role\nThese are the types of things you can expect to be doing during your day to day, though, as Ipsos is a dynamic organisation, we would encourage you to shape the role as other opportunities arise:\nWorking with the UK KnowledgePanel, Ipsos’s online random probability panel, to create sampling frames and draw random probability samples to maintain nationally representative samples.\n\nSupporting our Probability Surveys Unit to deliver large, complex probability surveys through sampling, weighting and methodological innovation.\n\nCollating and managing population data from official ONS statistics and other large scale probability surveys to support weighting methods.\n\nWriting clear and concise technical reports, documenting your activities, setting out objectives, challenges and solutions.\n\nExplaining complex methods clearly to clients and other non-technical colleagues.\n\nWork with junior staff to help develop their methodological and statistical skills.\n\nLead and contribute to innovation work, keeping abreast of new relevant developments and aiming to continually improve processes and quality\n\nContributing to the design of experimental approaches to deliver methodological innovations and efficiencies.\n\nYou will use Ipsos’ in-house AI to support your work and help to develop AI agentic solutions.\n\nYou will be supported by experienced staff who will provide support and guidance.\n\nEssential skills\nStrong understanding of survey research methods and quantitative research principles.\n\nKnowledge of sampling and/or weighting approaches used in social, public affairs, market or academic research.\n\nExperience working with large datasets and using SPSS, R, Stata or similar statistical software.\n\nStrong statistical aptitude and confidence working with quantitative data.\n\nStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.\n\nDegree-level qualification or above in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Social Research Methods, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Data Science or a related subject, or equivalent relevant experience.\n\nDesirable skills\nExperience designing or implementing survey samples for probability-based or random probability studies.\n\nExperience developing, applying or evaluating survey weights.\n\nUnderstanding of survey error, non-response bias, coverage error and weighting adjustment techniques.\n\nExperience working with online panels, longitudinal studies or official statistics.\n\nExperience of process automation, reproducible workflows, scripting or systems development.\n\nExperience developing technical documentation, methodological reports or survey standards.\n\nExperience contributing methodological expertise to proposals, bids or client presentations.\n\nKnowledge of multivariate statistical techniques and survey data analysis e.g. factor analysis, clustering, regressions, multilevel models\n\nBenefits\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.\nWe have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We appreciate you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.\nWe are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by someone from our Talent Team who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.\nReady to have an impact? 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