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Join Our Team: Market Research Executive

Location: Hybrid – Elton (Cambs/Northants/Lincs border)Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 | Flexible & part-time options considered

Sector: Food, Agriculture & Sustainability Insight

At Grounded Research, we believe great insight drives a better future for people, for food,

and for the planet.

We’re a specialist research agency working across the entire food and farming supply chain. From helping agri-tech innovators test new ideas in the field to understanding how consumers choose what ends up on their plates, our work connects farmers, food producers, retailers, and policymakers through meaningful research and real-world impact.

Our clients include everyone from well-known brands and retailers to NGOs, start-ups, and government bodies. We work with people who care; about food, farming, sustainability, and the communities that connect them.

Our values of curiosity, creativity, and care shape everything we do. We’re curious about the big questions facing our sector. We’re creative in how we design and deliver research. And we care deeply about the people whose voices we represent — from the farmer in the field to the shopper in the supermarket aisle.

Every project we deliver has a story to tell one week you might be analysing farmer survey data on pesticide resistance, the next helping test the taste profile of a new variety of grapes, or speaking to rural communities about the challenges of climate change. No two days are the same, and every project helps shape a more sustainable and resilient food system.

🌱 The Role

We’re looking for a Market Research Executive to join our growing team and support the smooth delivery of our diverse research portfolio. You’ll work across both qualitative and quantitative projects, gaining experience in survey scripting, fieldwork management, analysis, and client reporting.

You’ll be supported by an experienced line manager and a close-knit, down-to-earth team who genuinely love what they do (and the odd slice of cake in the office never hurts).

What you’ll be doing:

• ✨ Scripting and testing surveys (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, etc.)

• ✨ Managing fieldwork and engaging our research panels

• ✨ Analysing data (Excel, SPSS) and drafting reports

• ✨ Supporting qualitative research — interviews, focus groups, taste tests, ethnography

• ✨ Contributing to client presentations, proposals, and thought leadership

  
  

What we’re looking for:

• ✔ 1–2 years’ experience in market research (agency or client-side)

• ✔ Familiarity with survey platforms and data analysis tools

• ✔ Great organisational skills and attention to detail

• ✔ Curiosity about food, farming, and sustainability

  
  

What we offer:

• 💷 £25,000 – £35,000 + pension, healthcare, and benefits

• 🗓 Hybrid working (around 60% office-based in Elton, reducing to ~50%)

• 🐾 Dog-friendly office

• 🚀 A supportive, friendly culture with a clear path to Research Manager

  
  

If you’re looking for a research role with variety, pace, and purpose — and a chance to shape the future of food and farming — we’d love to hear from you.