Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Research Analyst Manager to work within the Market Research team. As the Research Analyst Manager you will report to the Head of Market Research.

Team Leadership and Management:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of research analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Provide strategic direction and guidance to the team in creating, maintaining, and updating database-driven reports.Oversee the tracking of market activity and the gathering of intelligence from multiple sources.

Strategic Market Research:

Conceive, test, and create new reports using our extensive databases and contacts within our core segments.Represent the market research portfolio at live events, webinars, and through contributed written thought leadership published across our in-house media assets.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry players, trade organizations, and government policy advisors.Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to ensure the commercial success of research-driven products.

Technical Skills and Industry Knowledge:

Maintain and update reports with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Demonstrate a keen interest in the renewables sector and strong understanding of related industries. Possess strong project planning skills.

QualificationsProven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of research analysts.Strong advisory skills to guide team members in identifying market gaps and creating compelling concepts for market research.Expertise in identifying market gaps and developing innovative market research strategies.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to generate valuable market insights.Initiative to uncover exceptional market insights through extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.Experience in working with sales and marketing teams to ensure the commercial success of research-driven products.A keen interest and knowledge in solar and renewable energy sectors.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate key trends and statistics effectively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Relevant degree or equivalent education level, preferably in data analytics, environmental sciences, or other rigorously quantitative fields.

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotelyGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networksBroader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too  Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job movesTime out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a yearA flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical coverA ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching sharesStrong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and moreRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmesAs an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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