Data Solutions - Multi-Country Study - Team Lead

Job Details

Multi-Country Study Coordination Lead 
Location: Home based with expectation to come in monthly for team meetings with occasional travel to Continental Europe. 
Job type: Full time

Verian works with clients around the world, providing evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire the next generation of public policy and programmes. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and human understanding. We advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector bodies to make the right decisions and improve people’s lives.

Verian is looking for an experienced professional to lead and develop our Data Collection team. Successful candidate will specialise in all data collection related aspects of multi-country studies in various methodologies (face-to-face, online, telephone or mixed mode). This role focuses on 1. Pricing and supplier management and 2. Data collection (fieldwork) management.

Typical projects you’d be involved in are prestigious social and political opinion multi-country surveys with data and evidence collection focus. You will work closely with local suppliers across Europe and beyond as well as our global teams and partners to deliver the best quality. 

Main Responsibilities

1. Pricing and supplier management related

Support with Tenders: 
•    Develop RFQ materials based on the client specifications.
•    Provide consultation on best practices, methodologies by market, and local nuances.
•    Review technical documentation to ensure alignment with costs.
•    Identify and list risks associated with data-collection costs, along with possible mitigations.

Buying Services:
•    Deliver firm and final competitive costs for complex projects involving multiple suppliers, often across multiple countries. 
•    Ensure alignment with legal and procurement teams on service procurement strategies.
•    Lead on exchanges, briefings, and discussions with suppliers to validate quotes, ensuring specifications are understood and costs are reasonable.
•    Negotiate better costs when necessary and manage rate cards.

Key Supplier Account Management and Relationship Building:
•    Manage relationships with the largest suppliers.
•    Maintain KPIs and monitor performance, take action to improve KPIs working with the suppliers where necessary.

2. Data collection (fieldwork) management related

•    Act as main coordinator of activities and communication channel between central project team and the local data collection teams
•    Coordinate work among various teams to prepare for, conduct and close fieldwork 
•    Check quality of fieldwork materials and inputs including survey script/program, translations, briefing materials, sample 
•    Monitor fieldwork progress and quality based on pre-defined KPIs 
•    Coordinate timely corrective actions by respective teams where KPIs are not met.
•    Support local teams with tools, processes and ways of working.
•    Review project timelines and manage resource planning
•    Document tools and processes, proactively identify potential efficiencies and propose innovations 
•    Advise and consult team on feasibility and timelines 
•    Collaborate with our teams for compliance and data protection
•    Support the team in the ongoing projects and any other needed tasks

Role Requirements

•    University degree and minimum 5 years of experience in offline data collection and a good understanding and interest in social and political opinion research and data collection methodologies.
•    Experience managing small teams or proven people management skills
•    Strong attention to detail and solid proficiency in Excel, including the use of pivot tables, lookup formulas and other advanced functions for analysis and reporting. 
•    Proven communication and coordination skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and manage cross-functional collaboration. 
•    Strong supplier management and cost negotiation skills
•    Project management skills with focus on time and risk management
•    Creative, positive and problem-solving mindset
•    Open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity in a multicultural environment
•    Language skills: Fluent in English (C1 or C2), any other European language is a plus

Why Join Us?

At Verian, you’ll work on impactful social research that shapes public policy and improves lives. At Verian, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas for improvement are valued. We offer flexible working, a strong commitment to wellbeing, and real opportunities for professional growth. Here, you’ll be empowered to develop your career while making a meaningful difference.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to accommodate you.

Apply now and make your impact at Verian!