Research Assistant
Croydon
Croydon, United Kingdom
Full Time
Head-Office
Permanent Contract
£ Competitive
About the Role
🌟Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day!🌟
📍Location: East Croydon
🕒Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
💷Salary: Competitive
🎉Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
📅Here's the exciting
bit… A day includes:
Support
the Insight team with execution
and delivery of key research & insights projects and initiatives
A typical week in this role includes:
Contributing to and managing end-to-end research projects covering both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for internal stakeholders and our multi-national CPG suppliers
Ideating new research projects by collaborating with stakeholders across the insight team and wider Superdrug business
Proactively seeking out wider market research reports and mine research tools for additional supporting insight (inc. Mintel, Stylus, YouGov etc.)
Present research and actionable insight to stakeholders and suppliers
Continuously improving existing reporting methods within the Superdrug business
Stakeholders include:
Internal – Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, CRM, E-Commerce, Store Teams, Commercial Finance
External – Suppliers (Multinational FMCG companies) and Research and Data Agencies
This job is a good fit for you if:
You enjoy making a difference and creating change
You have a curious nature and can identify patterns and trends within data
You have good time management skills
You are confident in your own communication skills
You can pick things up quickly and are keen to develop skills across several research platforms
You enjoy working in a collaborative team and can share ideas with confidence
You have a passion for Retail and/or Health & Beauty
You can work at a fast pace, in an everchanging environment
You have a keen eye for detail
You see every interaction with the customer as an opportunity to delight them and comfortable using different platforms to communicate with them
You understand customer needs and empower others to remove any barriers to deliver greatnservice
You use positive language and behaviours in all interactions with customers and colleagues, building trust and rapport
You always prioritise actions which delight the customer/colleague
Suggests and supports new ideas and ways of working which are designed to improve service
What you’ll need:
Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar research or customer insight role
Proven experience of qualitative and quantitative research (client or agency side) both face-to-face and online
Proficient Microsoft Office skills
Good presentation skills and experience in generating and sharing meaningful customer insights
Experience in managing multiple projects and stakeholders
Passion for health and beauty industry
Be the voice of customers and orchestrate the organisation to live the brand purpose and inspire a customer-first culture to build customer love in every touchpoint of our O+O platform
Confidently communicates, challenges and gives feedback to others
Encourages teamwork & collaboration between their own team and others
Recognises the strengths & contribution of various teams, builds on networks to understand priorities of others and how to add value
Seeks feedback and listens to it, takes responsibility to find positive outcomes and solutions
Generating ideas and feeling that they can be shared both within their immediate team and outside of the team
Is confident using data to make tactical decisions
Is knowledgeable about their specialism and has an awareness of their wider market and to support with the current trends in their business area
Actively looks for new ways of working through Ai that would benefit the business and move things forward
Actively developing your ability to use AI effectively and think critically about outputs
Strengthen Human Touch - Keeping the human element strong: Balancing AI efficiency with human coaching, empathy, and team cohesion
💡Here's what's in it for you:
- 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
- 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
- Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
- Company pension matching and bonus
- We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
- We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
- Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
- Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
- Come and be part of something special!
🔒 For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/
Location
Superdrug Head Office, 51 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EU, United Kingdom
Why Work With Us?
Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?
Avivia Digicare
Workplace+ You and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check!
Holiday
You’ll receive up to 25 days of holiday, with the option to buy or sell days each year. Your holiday entitlement increases with your length of service—rising to 28 days after 3 years and up to 30 days after 5 years. Head office employees also enjoy 8 UK bank holidays each year.
Stream
The Stream app allows you to track how much money you’re earning throughout the month and take up to 40% of it ahead of pay day, giving you more pay flexibility. You will also have access to lots of discounts, a financial coach and a competitive saving pot.
Benefits
You can earn up to 30% bonus with March pay, get annual salary reviews in January, receive up to 7% pension contributions, and opt into company-paid private medical insurance, plus many more benefits. Check out your department page for more!
Amazing Team
Superdrug is a place for everyone. We respect every voice and celebrate individuality. Enjoy team incentives and fun! If you’re passionate and resilient, Superdrug is the place for you!
Team Member Discount
Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!
Fantastic Fun
Work at Superdrug is not just work, it’s a fun-filled journey. We create a vibrant atmosphere filled with positivity. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Inspiring Futures
Superdrug is dedicated to inspiring careers We offer a variety of learning opportunities, including bespoke training programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to advance and transition into different roles.
Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
1. Submit Your Application
Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug.
2. Initial Screening
Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if it matches our requirements to confirm you are comfortable with the core details of the role and to get to know you better!
3. First Interview
If selected, you will be invited to a competency-based interview with the line manager via teams.
4. Second Interview
If further selected, you will attend a face-to-face interview at our Head Office. Depending on the role, you may be asked to prepare a presentation or complete a task for technical positions. You will be informed in advance if this is required.
5. Offer & Contract
Upon a successful application, you will receive a job offer and contract outlining the specifics of your role, salary, and benefits. Once accepted, we will initiate the onboarding process to collect all necessary details from you.
6. Onboarding
After completing your onboarding, your line manager will contact you to extend a welcome and address any questions you may have to ease first-day nerves. You will then be provided with a comprehensive induction plan designed to ensure your success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We have answers! - Check out our FAQ page for more.
Job Reference: 267686