Make a difference through research
Our trainees are the future of social research and join a career path which is hugely rewarding, knowing the work you’re doing will have a positive impact on society.
At IFF, we believe in developing research skills to help our people become knowledgeable researchers, with their fingers on the pulse of policy and sector expertise that is second to none.
Our industry-leading training programme includes a rotation around different teams, experiencing work within all of our sectors, and across the full breadth of methodology, which is sure to get your research career off to a flying start.
Interested in joining our Trainee Research Programme?
Our current recruitment campaign is now closed, please continue to revisit this page for further updates and opportunities.
Why join us at IFF?
Competitive pay
Competitive starting salary of £29,250, with yearly bonus potential on top of a generous benefits package.
Flexibility around your life
Up to two days hybrid and flexible working (9-3 core hours), as well as a modern and stylish office.
A workplace that cares
28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), company pension, life assurance cover, cycle to work scheme and more.
Setting you up for success
When you join our team as a trainee researcher, you’ll spend your first three weeks working through our Training Project. This is a leading programme accredited by the Market Research Society designed to walk you through each and every step of the research process. From understanding the research purpose and using the right questions, to analysing the data and reporting your findings.
You’ll be part of a group of new trainees, learning together with the opportunity to “have a go” at all stages in our interactive training sessions.
Your first year is all about developing your experience and skill and you’ll rotate round our three research teams, gaining valuable insight and exposure to the variation of our 8 different business sectors. You’ll also take part in a wide range of internal and external training to help you along the way!
Life at IFF
We offer an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive place to work, bringing our team together in a way that caters to all. There’s a variety of groups covering different interests including; craft, book, 5-a-side football and running clubs; summer meet-ups for cricket and rounders; plus, theatre trips and team days outside the office. Most importantly, whether or not you choose to join in, everyone is welcome at IFF.
Our committees also play an significant role in our culture, and we encourage participation from across the team. We have a wellbeing group that focuses on awareness and support for physical and mental health, as well as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee dedicated to ensuring that IFF remains inclusive and diverse. You can read our EDI statement here.
All sounds good, right? Well, if you also want to hear why we’re the place for you firsthand, we caught up with Emma, (now a former TRE – Emma has since been promoted – congrats, Emma!) for some quick-fire questions about life at IFF. Check it out below!
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“The trainee programme really kick-started my career in research. Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but the programme explained everything I needed to know. Everyone was so friendly and happy to answer questions. The training broke the research process into clear steps, and working with a cohort made it easier to figure things out together. Plus, loads of people at IFF had done the programme, so it was easy to connect with everyone.”
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Jamie Pitchford,
IFF Research
We’d love to have you join our Trainee Research Programme, so why not apply now?
Our current recruitment campaign is now closed, please continue to revisit this page for further updates and opportunities.