Average Researcher salary in City of London

A well-known media/publishing company is currently looking for a Researcher. In this role, you will be responsible for a gathering information, scheduling and attending interviews, taking notes, and assisting with supplementary reporting activities. Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skill would be advantageous. -------------------------------------------Eligible applicants:- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner Visa - (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, YMS, GraduateWork type: Office base (Hybrid can be considered)Visa support: No -------------------------------------------TYPE: Permanent, full-timeWORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to FridaySALARY: £30k-£40K depending on experience, plus good benefitsSTART: ASAPLOCATION: Central London Researcher Main Responsibilities: Research Conduct research on a wide range of current affairs topicsReport findings to correspondents clearly and conciselyPrepare brief and effective summaries of assigned topics Press Conferences / Interviews Attend press conferences, take notes, and report findings to the editorial bureauSchedule appointments and prepare in advance for interviewsConduct short interviews, both in person and by phoneGather information and comments from a broad range of sources on specified topics Deadlines Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroomAdapt to the demands of a 24-hour news cycle Other Ad-hoc Duties Provide general administrative support to the newsroom as required Researcher Ideal Candidate: Essential A demonstrable interest in Economics, Business, or FinancePreferably with a degree of either Economics, Business, or FinanceExcellent command of English languageKnowledge of Japanese culture and/or language, along with an understanding of corporate culture in Japan and AsiaStrong attention to accuracy and detailConfidence in interacting with individuals at all levelsAbility to present ideas clearly and efficientlyA deep understanding of diversity and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds Preferred Experience working in the media or in a research-related roleInterest in European news, languages, and culture beyond the UK context ** All applicants for the Researchermust have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. **We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

User Researcher- UK WIDE - Remote Description for the User Researcher:- This is a fantastic opportunity with an international management consulting company, who are looking to fill multiple User Researcher roles to help deliver innovative digital solutions to a number of end clients in the UK (Large scale digital transformation Projects in the Public Sector). This will be joining their exciting growing digital practise and will offer great opportunities for career growth. My client offers excellent training to all there consultants, both online and classroom training. Candidates can live anywhere in the UK (remote) and will be based from home, however occasional client visits will be necessary for meetings but these will be fully funded. Experience for the User Researcher roles:- 18mths+ commercial experience in a User Researcher roleGDS experience (Government Digital standards)Lived in the UK for 5yrs+ and not been abroad for a 28 day+ holiday in last 5yrs to enable you to gain Security Clearance (SC level) on joining. Salary for the User Researcher roles on offer is up to £55,000 dependent on experience + an excellent benefits package including extensive training User Researcher - UK Wide - Digital Services, UK WIDE (Remote)

Ref: TY46405 A Japanese governmental organisation is seeking a Japanese speaking Research Assistant. The role will focus on developing awareness in commercial industries in both Europe and Japan. A strong ability to communicate in Japanese (written & spoken) is essential in addition to totally fluent English. Additional experience of living in Japan and/or working in a Japanese corporate office, or knowledge of Japanese business culture would be beneficial. TYPE: Temporary, full-timeWORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:30 -17:30 with 1 hour lunch breakSALARY: c.£12.21 + Holiday Pay (£1.47 - £2.22 depending on the length of working) per hour START: April until the end of March 2026 (with view of renewal at the end of March each year)LOCATION: City of London (5 days a week in-office) Job Description: Business-Related Support: Assisting with the preparation and management of events, such as seminars and study sessions, primarily organised by the Africa Desk (including venue arrangements, sending out invitation emails, handling applications, preparing and enclosing materials, setting up the venue, reception and guidance, etc.)Coordinating and liaising with government bodies, organisations, companies, and experts for meetings necessary for business operationsBuilding networks with government bodies, organisations, companies, and experts required for the operation of seminars by the Africa Desk and others Research-Related Support: Collecting information on politics, economics, and business in various countries, including the UK and Africa (gathering various statistics, legal systems, industry information, etc., mainly through the internet, newspapers, participation in various seminars, and interviews)Preparing various materials using the collected informationProofreading reports prepared by contractors (as needed)Creating PowerPoint presentations (as needed)Drafting business bulletins and regional/analytical reports (more than 20 annually)Compiling UK news (checking various reports daily and summarising key articles in Excel)Coordinating, attending, and taking notes at meetings with government bodies, organisations, companies, and experts necessary for researchOther miscellaneous tasks within the research and business support teamGeneral administrative tasks necessary for the team’s operations (handling phone calls, registering visitors, booking meeting rooms, various procedures, filing, sending out mail, etc.) IDEAL APPLICANT ICT: Solid skills in Word, Excel & PowerPoint Language: Totally fluent English and conversational Japanese language, written and spoken Soft skills - Flexible, sociable and cooperative, with excellent language, communication and summarisation skills - Information-gathering and strong networking skills - Reliable person, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks during busy periods Visa status: Valid visa to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not possible for this position)