Background to the post

A vacancy has arisen within the Audience Agency Research Team for a motivated, analytical person who is interested in pursuing a career in research in the cultural sector. Based in the Manchester research team the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting research and evaluation projects.

Description of the role

As a key member of the research team, the Research Assistant will work on projects commissioned by cultural organisations across England. These include performing arts venues, art galleries, museums, heritage organisations and libraries. The Audience Agency also works on collaborative projects where organisations come together as a group.

The research team delivers projects that draw on a number of different methodologies and approaches including audience surveying, segmentation analysis, mapping, sales database analysis and analysis of secondary industry data. The research team also carries out qualitative research using techniques such as focus groups and in-depth interviews (although this is not the primary focus of this role).

This is a busy and ‘hands-on’ role in a small and friendly team. The Research Assistant will support members of the research team in large projects and also take responsibility for delivering specific elements of our research offer direct to clients and through our network of regional consultants.

The post would suit someone who has a good understanding of the principles of research and who has experience of applying it in a work or academic environment. Experience of or an interest in working in the arts, cultural and/or heritage sectors would be an advantage.

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