Market Research Apprentice

SAM SENSORY AND CONSUMER RESEARCH UK LIMITED

Crawley (RH10 9TF)

Closes on Monday 3 August 2026

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to launch your career in market research within a supportive and inclusive team. Based in either the Crawley, Nottingham or Reading offices, you’ll gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 4 Market Research Apprenticeship with comprehensive training and support throughout.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course
Market research executive (level 4)
Hours
Core working hours are 36.5 hours, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with a 45-minute lunch break. You will be required to work from the office at least 2 days per week.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Project Coordination and Management
  • Managing local product sourcing & shipment, plus subcontractors
  • Writing screeners, questionnaires and/or respondent instructions
  • Coordinating the translation of questionnaires and/or protocols
  • Tracking and monitoring questionnaire completion
  • Assisting with project/results delivery

Where you'll work

Unit B 1 Windsor Place
Faraday Road
Crawley
RH10 9TF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.

Training course

Market research executive (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Liaise with and manage, clients, stakeholders, internal teams and external suppliers to deliver required outcomes.
  • Undertake data collection, data analysis, data presentation and data storage including analysis and validation of the outputs from primary or secondary research data sources.
  • Interpret, prepare and communicate research findings such as presentations, reports, and workshops.
  • Make evidence-based recommendations from research results.
  • Use communications skills and techniques such as negotiation, collaboration, problem solving, and decision making.
  • Interpret research objectives and translate into research design and implementation.
  • Use digital and IT software packages relevant to the role.
  • Use research/survey software to gather audience insight and/or evaluation such as SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions).
  • Select and use appropriate research design techniques.
  • Evaluate data and research findings to derive insights to support improvements to future research projects.
  • Liaise with and manage, clients, stakeholders, internal teams and external suppliers to deliver required outcomes.
  • Undertake data collection, data analysis, data presentation and data storage including analysis and validation of the outputs from primary or secondary research data sources.
  • Interpret, prepare and communicate research findings such as presentations, reports, and workshops.
  • Make evidence-based recommendations from research results.
  • Use communications skills and techniques such as negotiation, collaboration, problem solving, and decision making.
  • Interpret research objectives and translate into research design and implementation.
  • Use digital and IT software packages relevant to the role.
  • Use research/survey software to gather audience insight and/or evaluation such as SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions).
  • Select and use appropriate research design techniques.
  • Evaluate data and research findings to derive insights to support improvements to future research projects.

Training schedule

The apprenticeship training will be delivered by Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships across the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Market Research qualification, which typically takes 15–18 months to complete, including assessments.

As part of the apprenticeship requirements, 6 hours per week minimum will be allocated to self-study and off-the-job learning, supported by regular guidance from a dedicated tutor.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

English, Maths and/or Science (grade na)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills

Other requirements

Note the closing date and start date are subject to change.

About this employer

SAM is a market research agency specializing in sensory and consumer science. It operates as part of a larger European and global business. Working in 9 countries and over 21 offices.

https://www.samresearch.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a permanent position depending on performance. There is the potential for a successful career with the company which could move into a leadership position in the future.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035887.

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Closes on Monday 3 August 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.