Multi-Country Study Coordination Executive

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.Purpose of the role:The role is to coordinate data collection costings and supplier relationships for social and political opinion surveys across multiple countries, ensuring high-quality results. Responsibilities include pricing and supplier coordination, developing RFQ materials, negotiating costs, and ensuring quality in data collection processesVerian is looking for team member to reinforce our team. Successful candidate will specialise in all data collection related aspects of multi-country studies in various methodologies like 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. Successful candidate will receive necessary hands-on training and mentoring by experienced team members.Main responsibilitiesPricing and supplier management relatedSupport with Tenders: Develop RFQ materials based on the client specifications.Provide consultation on best practices, methodologies by market, and local nuances.Collect all direct costs from internal and external sources.Review technical documentation to ensure alignment with costs.Buying Services:Collect firm and final competitive costs for complex projects involving multiple suppliers, often across multiple countries.Engage in active 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:Maintain KPIs and monitor performance, take action to improve KPIs working with the suppliers where necessary.Data collection (fieldwork) management relatedCoordinate activities and communication channel between central project team and the local data collection teamsAssist the MCP lead to coordinate various teams to prepare for, conduct and close fieldworkBuild a strong understanding of survey materials like questionnaires, scripts, samples, survey data and the relationship between these elementsCheck quality of fieldwork materials and inputs including survey script/program, translations, briefing materials, sampleMonitor fieldwork progress and quality based on pre-defined KPIsFeedback on any quality issues and coordinate timely corrective actions by respective teamsSupport local teams with tools, processes and ways of working; organize briefings and trainings for local teams as neededCreate project timelines and support resource planningDocument tools and processes, proactively identify potential efficiencies and propose innovationsAdvise and consult team on feasibility and timelinesCollaborate with our teams for compliance and data protectionRole Requirements A good understanding and interest of social and political opinion research and offline data collection methodologiesStrong 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 support cross-functional collaborationStrong argumentation and negotiation skillsAt least 2 years Project management experience with focus on time and risk managementCreative, positive and problem-solving mindsetOpen-mindedness and cultural sensitivity in a multicultural environmentLanguage skills: Fluent in English (C1 or C2), any other European language is a plusThis will be a home based role but expectations to come into London one a month.

Created: 2025-07-23