careers
To deliver research that goes beyond the obvious, it's important that our people feel valued, stimulated and motivated. We offer a relaxed and flexible working environment which in turn nurtures enthusiasm and creativity; our team sees clearly how they contribute to the success of the company.
In return we offer an attractive remuneration package, full training and clear career progression. Take a look at our case studies below to find out how you could excel at MMR Research.
Christine Barnagaud - Head of Sensory (AD)
Christine graduated from the ENITIAA in Nantes, France in 2001 with a masters in food engineering & technology. Since joining MMR in 2002 as a dual role researcher (sensory + consumer), she has developed her sensory skills rapidly becoming Head of Sensory in 2009.
'For my first job, I wanted to work abroad to challenge myself whilst developing my sensory skills and learning new ones. MMR has provided this and so much more in terms of progression and working environment that I'm still there nine years on!'
- Jul 2002 – Joined as TRE
- Jan 2003 – Promoted RE
- Oct 2004 – Promoted Snr RE
- Jan 2007 – Promoted Research Manager
- Sept 2009 – Promoted Head of Sensory AD
Ian Horritt - Qualitative Research Director
Ian Horritt graduated from The University of Bristol in 1998 with a Degree in Philosophy and Theology. After a brief spell in recruitment he started a career in market research in 1999.
'MMR is a great place to work. The staff are all of a very high calibre yet approachable at the same time. In qualitative terms there is always something new going on from research methods to styles of output.'
- 1998 Recruiter at Aerotek Europe
- 1999 Netpoll: Research Executive
- 2001 Illuminas: Senior Research Executive to Director
- 2008 TNS: Qualitative Director
- 2011 MMR: Qualitative Director
Luisa Robertson - Research Director
Luisa graduated from the University of Sussex in 2003 with a First in Social Psychology. Since joining MMR in 2004 she has progressed rapidly, achieving promotion to Research Director in 2010.
'After leaving university I wanted a job that would challenge me, allow me to further my research skills and offer opportunity for progression. MMR has provided me with all of these in a friendly and dynamic working environment.'
- Jun 2004 - Joined Trainee Research Exec
- Apr 2005 - Promoted Research Exec
- Apr 2006 - Promoted Snr Research Exec
- Apr 2007 - Promoted Research Manager
- Jul 2008 - Promoted Associate Director
- Oct 2010 - Promoted Research Director
Susannah Croucher - Research Manager
With a breadth of experience from various industries, Susannah joined MMR in 2007 as a Research Assistant.
'I joined MMR as a Research Assistant after I had completed my degrees and tried out a few different jobs elsewhere. Since then I haven't looked back, and love that my job enables me to always be working on different things and sends interesting challenges my way.'
- Sep 2007 - Joined Research Assistant
- Jan 2008 - Promoted Trainee Research Executive
- Jul 2008 - Promoted Research Executive
- Aug 2009 - Promoted Senior Research Executive
- Dec 2010 - Promoted Research Manager
Jose Manuel Martinez de Valdenebro - Head of Survey Programming
After graduating University of Colombia with a BSc in Computer Science Engineering in 2004, Jose refined his programming skills at various companies worldwide before moving to the UK in 2007 when he joined MMR.
'I completed my MSc in Management of ICT at Barcelona in 2009. I've helped to transform MMR's technical offering, producing most of the techniques you'll see in our online survey demos. The constant challenge of keeping our technical offering fresh keeps me busy and happy within MMR.'
- Nov 2007 - Joined as Flash Programmer
- Sep 2008 - Promoted Project Manager (ICT)
- Aug 2010 - Promoted Head of Survey Programming
We're always keen to hear from talented people who are interested in joining the company, and welcome speculative applications as well as responses to advertised vacancies. Send us your CV now using the form opposite, or alternatively browse our current vacancies and apply for a specific role.
