Graduate Executive Research, Insights & Consultancy London (Hybrid)

We are excited to launch the search for passionate, enthusiastic Graduate Executives to join Savanta.

Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with teams in the UK, Americas, and EMEA. Working with high-profile organizations and some of the world's best-known brands, we Inform & Inspire our clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data, empowering technology and high-impact consulting.

We are looking for candidates with a deep curiosity about people and a desire to make a difference. We value talent and are dedicated to supporting your personal and professional goals.

About the Role:

We work with some of the world's best-known brands, including Sainsbury's, Heathrow, Samsung, Toyota, NatWest Group, Sky, and Gousto. We also have a number of clients in the Public & 3rd Sector (such as DCMS, Samaritans, Sport England, The British Red Cross and Citizens Advice), where we inform policy decision making and communication strategies to deepen the understanding of target audiences.

As a Graduate Executive at Savanta, you'll receive first-class mentorship and training on a breadth of research methodologies, techniques, and systems, whilst getting hands-on experience and learning on the job.

After an induction process in which you'll learn all you need to know about the work we do and how we do it, you'll get to support our project teams' day to day activity.

You'll become an active part of client teams responsible for ensuring the smooth running of projects from start to finish. These are hands-on roles designed to give you the practical experience to build your confidence and enable you to produce high quality work that informs and inspires our clients while developing your career at pace.

At Savanta, we integrate traditional quantitative and qualitative research methodologies with advanced neuroscience, behavioural science, and AI techniques. Our approach ensures you benefit from the best of both worlds.

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About You:

At Savanta, we strive to enhance our culture with diverse talent that embodies our values: we are Empowering; Curious; Entrepreneurial; Collaborative; and Brave. This is what makes Savanta a great company to be part of - talented individuals who want to deliver great work for their clients and for each other.

Our Executive roles are ideally suited to Graduates who have a genuine interest in the Market Research & Insights sector, and the ability to learn in a fast-paced agency environment.

As well as the enthusiasm to handle practical work and the confidence to ask questions or make suggestions on improvements, applicants should possess:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Education to Degree level or equivalent
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong numeracy skills (minimum grade B/6 at GCSE or equivalent)
• Ability to work well in teams and with a broad range of people

And in return, Savanta offers:

• Salary: £26,000
  
• Biannual bonus scheme
  
• Unlimited annual leave
  
• Hybrid & Flexible working practices
  
• Health & wellbeing package (Private medical insurance or a flexible, tailored suite of well-being benefits)
  
• Financial health (pension, life assurance, medical cash back plans, etc.)
• Volunteer days
  
• Team & Company Socials
  
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I
  

Why Join Us:

With teams in the UK, Americas, APAC and EMEA, over 600 staff globally, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialist teams make life at Savanta feel more like working at a boutique agency.

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe our industry should be representative of the world it serves. As a founding signatory of the MRS Manifesto for Opportunity, Savanta actively fosters a proudly diverse and inclusive working environment, and our recruitment processes are meticulously designed to identify and select the best talent based only on objective criteria.

To Apply:

To be considered for these Graduate Executive openings, please submit your CV with a short cover letter no later than 9am Tuesday 27th May 2025 . The cover letter should tell us a bit about you and why you are interested in Savanta and this role.

As we are looking for interests specific to you, we would ask that you don't just use Generative Al tools to write your cover letter or any questions in the application process. We may use Al Decoders as part of the review process and if your answers match to a high extent that will be factored into the review.

For shortlisted candidates, one to one telephone interviews will take place from Monday 2nd June through to Thursday 12th June.

Those successful at the telephone interview will then be invited to a Group Assessment Day on Monday 30th June which will be held in our offices on Great Portland Street.

Please note:

• Estimated start date for successful candidates will be Monday 4th August 2025.
• These graduate roles are permanent vacancies subject to a standard probation period
• Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered
  
  
• The application window may close early due to high volumes of applications; therefore, we recommend you apply soon.

Should you need a reasonable adjustment or support in submitting your application owing to a disability or neurodivergence, please contact referencing "Graduate Executive Application Support" in the subject field.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.