Job title: Research Executive
Location: Birmingham, office-based with hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2026
Salary: £25,000-£28,000
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking regional organisation seeking a Research Executive to support its investment, business insight and economic development activity. This role will focus on sourcing, analysing and synthesising primary and secondary research to create compelling, data-driven propositions that attract investment and promote the region's strengths. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will provide high-quality intelligence, lead-generation support, and data-driven storytelling to help shape strategic decision-making and regional growth.
Key Requirements
Provide data, intelligence and analysis to support inward investment activity and core business objectives.
Develop and maintain sector- and market-specific research, reports and materials.
Produce clear, engaging slide decks and collateral that communicate the region's strengths.
Deliver timely, accurate data and insight for value propositions and marketing content.
Respond to investor enquiries, supplying relevant intelligence quickly and effectively.
Identify research solutions for complex or specialised information requests.
Support lead generation activity across priority sectors and markets.
Use secondary data sets and research tools to develop evidence-based propositions.
Maintain and update core data products, tool kits and internal information resources.
Utilise AI and automation tools to streamline data processes while ensuring accuracy.
Candidate Criteria
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentation skills.
Confident using data sources, research platforms and digital tools for insight generation.
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder awareness.
Proactive self-starter with the ability to drive projects forward independently.
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in a fluid, multi-stakeholder environment.
Experience in research, insight or a related discipline (quantitative or qualitative).
Proficiency in Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for data storytelling.
Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject.
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