Research Executives

At **SEC Newgate**, our people are what set us apart and are at the heart of our success. We create an environment that stimulates and rewards our people, where staff are supported to contribute ideas and embrace opportunities to achieve their personal goals.

**SEC Newgate Research** is an award-winning firm that attracts some of the best and brightest research talent in the country. It is one of Australia’s most sought-after research firms for issues, government, corporate affairs, financial communications and employee research.

We are always looking for curious and motivated talent across varying levels to join our national Research Team. Our immediate interest is in **Research Executives with around 2-5 years of experience**.

**We’re** looking for people who are**:

- Based in either **Sydney** or **Melbourne**:

- Experienced in either qualitative or quantitative methods, or preferably both
- Strong writers, and well-organised with strong attention to detail
- Interested in the political and policy development process, current affairs, and the media
- Collaborative and flexible, with great interpersonal, verbal and listening skills

**Research Tasks can include (among other responsibilities)**:

- Project management of qualitative and quantitative research projects
- Fieldwork, data analysis and reporting
- Conducting in-depth interviews and focus groups; as well as analysis, reporting and presentations
- Preparation of new business proposals and tenders
- Internal tasks including drafting case studies and quality control to ensure ISO obligations are met
- Liaising directly with clients on research projects, attending meetings and contributing to presentations as appropriate
- Developing question lines
- Liaising with field work suppliers and qualitative recruiters
- Working as part of a team to develop research approaches to solve client issues

**Your practical skills and experience should include**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in an area such as Marketing, Politics, Social Sciences, or Communications
- 2+ years experience in market/social research positions or similar
- Strong analytical skills to absorb complex and technical information and turn it into clear and concise information
- Organisation skills - capable of setting up and adhering to your own system of structuring your workday, prioritising tasks, methodically completing regular tasks and proactive working on the implementation of communications plans

**About Us**

**SEC Newgate Australia**

**125+ People - 6 offices nationally**

As Australia’s largest full-service strategic communications firm, SEC Newgate understands the environment and helps to build a communications and engagement strategy that goes to the heart of our clients’ challenges. With six offices nationally and a network around the world, we bring a level of trust, expertise, collaboration and support to our clients that few others can match.

We have extensive expertise in corporate positioning and reputation building, issues campaigning, issues management and crisis communications, and are trusted by some of Australia’s leading companies, government departments and peak bodies.

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**Why SEC Newgate?**
- **We want people to thrive. **We believe our people should be in the driver’s seat of their growth, but within a supportive environment. We take a holistic approach to deliver better outcomes for our clients.
- **We work on stuff that matters. **We are proud to work on complex projects and issues that make a material difference to our clients and communities. This provides a stimulating and motivating environment to grow and contribute.
- **We can be flexible on how we get there but not on delivering excellence. **We support a flexible work environment that gives our people opportunities to work under different arrangements. This is a joint decision with a focus on what’s needed to deliver exceptional client outcomes whilst balancing personal needs and preferences.
- **We aim to think and act beyond ourselves. **We strive to improve ESG outcomes for our clients and ourselves with a focus on inclusion, diversity and sustainability.
- **Connection is at the heart of our culture. **We connect daily, encourage constructive and active contribution to ideas and discussions, and want to encourage genuine collaboration to deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our culture embraces a philosophy of ‘one firm firm’.
- **We’re good people to work with. **Our staff and our clients tell us that they enjoy working with us. We believe that providing a nurturing and supportive environment and sharing a passion for what we can achieve, are important parts of our success.
- **We relish being ‘Glocal’. **We enjoy the strength of a global vision and network co-created with a local flavour. We are empowered to shape our own future and opportunities within the Australian business, whilst embracing t