Executive | Research, Insights & Consultancy | London (Hybrid)

Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. 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:

Our client portfolio includes some of the world’s most recognisable and valuable brands such as Google, UBS, Meta, Pandora, Vodafone, Samsung, Heineken, LEGO, Aston Martin, ING, Unilever, and the Cabinet Office.  The company was founded on the belief that tech should be integral to its success, and this culture of tech innovation makes us best placed to put Savanta at the heart of our clients’ businesses offering solutions before they even know the problem.

As an 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:

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

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.

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 experience in research techniques
• 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
  
• 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 offices in the US, Canada, India and the UK, over 500 staff globally, and ambitious growth plans, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialists with their deep expertise and nimble teams, make life at Savanta feel more like working at a ‘boutique’ agency.

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.

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

To Apply:

To be considered for these Executive openings, please submit your CV with a short cover letter no later than 9am Thursday 4th September 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.

Please note:

• 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 [email protected] referencing “Executive Application Support” in the subject field.