Market Research Specialist (Contract - 3 Months)

Hybrid | Immediate Start | High-Impact Project

SF Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with a forward thinking organisation on a time sensitive, high impact market research project within the healthcare space.

This is a genuine opportunity to lead a focused piece of work that will directly shape future service delivery at scale, delivering insight that informs strategic commercial decisions and real world outcomes.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of a market research programme exploring supplier capability, market readiness, and potential innovative solutions in a specialist healthcare area.

Working closely with senior commercial stakeholders, you’ll:
*Map the supplier landscape and assess capability, capacity and agility
*Test how services could be mobilised quickly and effectively when required
*Move from initial scoping through to deeper market engagement
*Translate research findings into clear recommendations that inform strategy
*This is a hands on role where you own delivery end-to-end, combining strategic thinking with practical execution.

What You’ll Be Doing
*Designing and delivering a robust market research approach in collaboration with senior stakeholders
*Mapping and analysing the supplier landscape
*Leading supplier engagement, including recruitment, communication and relationship management
*Facilitating qualitative research such as interviews, focus groups and workshops
*Designing and administering surveys to support structured data collection
*Analysing findings and converting insight into actionable recommendations
*Producing high-quality reports to inform procurement and strategic decision-making
*Managing timelines and delivering to a high standard within a fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience in a market research role (agency, consultancy or in-house)
*Strong end-to-end research expertise - from design through to insight delivery
*Experience managing both qualitative and quantitative research projects
*Confident facilitator with experience running interviews and workshops
*Strong stakeholder management skills - able to engage and influence at all levels
*Highly organised, self-driven and able to work independently
*Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
*Experience with tools such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, SmartSurvey or NVivo
Desirable: Experience working within healthcare or regulated environments

Why This Role?
*Work on a meaningful project with tangible impact
*High autonomy and ownership
*Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
*Fast-paced assignment with clear outcomes and visibility
Key Details
*3-month contract
*Full-time, Hybrid working
*Immediate start
*Day rate to be discussed with suitable candidates during initial conversation
*Travel required for supplier engagement meetings
If you’re an experienced researcher who enjoys taking ownership and delivering impactful insights under tight timelines, we’d love to hear from you.