Research Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job type: Full time (37.5 hours). Office based.
Location: Borough, SE1
Salary: £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE JOB

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin a career in research or data analytics? Are you interested in logistics, supply chain, transport, or robotics?

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and curious graduate who loves analysing, blending, and preparing complex data sets to provide valuable insights and analysis.

Akabo Media is a growing and ambitious business-to-business (B2B) publishing and events company. Operating across the logistics, supply chain, transport, and robotics industries, we produce a range of leading magazines, exhibitions, conferences, and awards, both in the UK and overseas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and analyse data and market information from a variety of sources.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to compile market insights and trends to inform conference and exhibition content.
• Analyse data to a high level of accuracy and formulate concise written reports.
• Develop high-quality graphical representations of data, analyses, and learnings.
• Providing support to team members on data analysis-related tasks.
• Participating in team meetings and collaborating on project planning and execution.
• Carry out analysis to accelerate Research & Development projects.
• Format and help devise market research surveys.
• Help generate questionnaires for events, exhibitions, and conferences.
• Ad hoc research and analysis to support campaign activities as required.
• Creativity and the ability to spot opportunities to help us continually innovate.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE

• University graduate in a discipline with significant content in research methods and quantitative analysis.
• Outstanding analytical skills and familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methodologies.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering quality analytics.
• Excellent writing skills, particularly in preparing clear, concise, and well-structured reports.
• Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Willingness to travel.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the capacity to work both independently and within a team.
• Experienced in story telling using data, including to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable with deadlines and working with changing priorities.
• Experience with STATA beneficial.

BENEFITS

• Free Private Medical Insurance & gym membership discounts
• Group Pension scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Birthday Day off
• Extra holidays given during Christmas period by the MD.
• Social & Company events
• Modern office near London Bridge
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays with an increase to 25 after 12 months service.
• Opportunity to travel within the UK & internationally (Miami, Brussels, Asia etc).
• Season Ticket Loan
• Dress down Fridays
• Training & development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice.