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Research Assistant (Temp)
My client based in Belfast city centre is currently seeking a Research Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.
This is a Full-Time, Temporary Position initially for 12 weeks (with an immediate start).
Working Hours: 30-35 hours per week (hybrid working with 2/3 days per week office based).
With an hourly rate of £12.50 per hour.
Job Role:
You will be responsible for managing participant engagement.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum of 12 months’ work experience in a research/analytical/sales role.
- A-Level or higher in a business, economics or data related subject.
- IT proficient with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Excel.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload while adhering to deadlines.
- Evidence of consistently meeting set targets and standards in daily work.
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure professionalism at all times.
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of economic globalisation and cross border investment.
- Strong working knowledge of a second language, particularly French and/or Chinese.
- Previous experience and/or an understanding of database management.
- Knowledge of GDPR legislation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote participation in each ranking survey via telephone calls and email campaigns with existing entrants and potential prospects, meeting set daily targets.
- Communicate progress with Head of Data, and Locations.
- Research and update contact database for each ranking.
- Ensure relevant/key contacts within each target location are included and the database is maintained in an accurate and consistent state.
- Ensure full compliance with GDPR policies and practices.
