The Role
Reporting to the Team Leader of the Data Processing team, our new Senior Data Processing Exec will be part of the wider Global Operations Team. They are responsible for using Dimensions or Quantipy (our in house python based DP software) to prepare and process survey data for internal clients. It will be the responsibility of the person in this role to make sure they liaise effectively with internal client to determine, prepare and deliver the appropriate outputs and tabulation specification as requested by the client.
What will I be delivering?
- Cleansing and validating data in the relevant software (SPSS, Dimensions or Quantipy).
• Managing data preparation and tabulation on complex long-running tracker projects.
• Running bespoke complex project analyses for consulting groups
• Supporting members of the Data Processing Team with any training needs on a day-to-day basis.
• Assisting the Team Leader with identifying tasks that can be delegated to other members of staff.
• Using experience to liaise with internal clients, advising on best practice and assisting with problem solving.
• Managing your own workload to ensure that deadlines are met and standards are achieved.
• Assisting the Data Processing Team in implementing any new solutions for improved efficiency within the workflow.
• Maintaining excellent record administration so as to have an accurate log of work carried out as part of the service.
• Communicating with the researchers to ensure that timeframes are agreed and process is reported.
• Ensuring all reporting and management requests are accurate and delivered on time.
• Ensuring queries that are not relevant to the Data Processing team are passed on to the relevant department.
• Contributing to discussions around resourcing and the team’s ability to carry out its workload.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of other global YouGov operations and hubs.
• Showing an openness to new technologies and methods of processing our services.
• Listening to, and acting on, instruction, and demonstrably respecting others both inside and outside of the Global Operations Team.
• Putting client service at the forefront of what you do by producing work to a high quality and developing good working relationships with clients.
What’s in it for me?
- You will join us as a core member of our expanding Data Processing team, working with a group of dynamic and energetic individuals globally
• You will have the chance to work with the latest technology tools
• The chance to join an extremely innovative company.
• Learn the programming language of python.
What do I need to bring with me?
Demonstrated knowledge and experience
- Fluent in English
• Degree in an IT-based subject, or evidence of a similar level of computer skills.
• At least 4 years of related work experience.
• Ability to deal with problems that are varied and require analysis or interpretation of the situation, by using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
Technical skills and qualification
- Knowledge and hands on experience of statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Dimensions, Quantipy, Quantum).
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
Behavioral competencies
- Innovative and open to new technologies.
• Team player.
• Ambitious mind-set with bags of passion and enthusiasm for the industry and work we do.
• Strong logical problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective organisation skills and can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills, especially in the area of explaining technical points to non-technical people
• Ability to deliver results, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate a high degree of tenacity and resilience.
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
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We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
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