SRE / Research Manager (up to 12 Month Maternity Cover) Cardiff / hybrid (UK) £35-42,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) - (posted Jan 26 2026)
Company: Beaufort Research
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MrWeb Ref: 162693
Job Spec: Welsh Language version here
Job type: Fixed term
Who are we?
Beaufort Research is a leading market research company in Wales. We've been helping clients with quantitative and qualitative research to inform their decisions since 1984. We carry out a wide range of interesting and varied projects for government bodies, public organisations and businesses. These can involve helping clients develop policies or products, assessing the effectiveness of their advertising and communications and measuring customer satisfaction. Beaufort is a Company Partner of the Market Research Society, and all our staff belong to the MRS.
What's the role?
This is a maternity cover position running up to 12 months, ending in February 2027 - with the potential to become a permanent role depending on business needs and performance.
You'll be right at the heart of our client work. You'll take the lead on a variety of qualitative and quantitative projects, guiding them from initial brief all the way through to final delivery. One day you might be designing an online survey or shaping a discussion guide, and the next you could be moderating focus groups, interviewing client stakeholders or drafting findings for clients.
Because we're a small team, you'll have the chance to get involved with all aspects of research often working closely with Directors but also with autonomy. Alongside managing projects day-to-day, you'll draft proposals, support business development, build strong client relationships, collaborate closely with colleagues and lend a hand wherever your skills can make a difference.
We're looking for someone with 5+ years' experience working across qualitative and quantitative methodologies, You'll be skilled at analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and distilling it into clear insights that help clients make confident, informed decisions. You'll also need to be experienced in carrying out a range of qualitative fieldwork approaches.
If you're curious, collaborative and naturally proactive, you'll fit right in. Welsh language skills are a bonus, but not essential.
What do I need?
- 5+ years' experience of qualitative and quantitative market research
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IT skills (including designing presentations)
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work e.g. moderating evening groups
- Good numeracy skills
- Able to work calmly under pressure and as part of a team
- Right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from fluent Welsh speakers as many of our projects are carried out bilingually.
Benefits include hybrid working (fully remote considered), gym membership, company mobile and birthday holiday.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We also support involvement with charities and community groups.
Who to contact: Please email your CV, salary expectations, and a cover note telling us why you'd be a great fit to recruitment@beaufortresearch.co.uk by 9 February 2026. Please get in touch for more information.
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