Research Executive (12m FTC)

• OVERVIEW
• At Gymshark, insight sits at the heart of how we serve our community. As a Research Executive on a 12m FTC, you’ll play a key role in uncovering actionable insight that shapes decisions across the business. Working within the Insight team, you’ll use a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to deeply understand our community, optimise the end‑to‑end customer journey, and champion the voice of the customer at every touchpoint.
• WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
• Delivering clear, actionable insights using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Translating research outputs into compelling insight stories and grounded recommendations.
• Designing and running surveys, IDIs and community activities, analysing data and producing rich insight outputs.
• Building research proposals that clearly define objectives, scope, methodology and timelines.
• Partnering closely with internal stakeholders to shape research briefs and ensure insight lands with impact.
• Working with external research agencies to deliver high‑quality, actionable outcomes.
• Supporting and developing junior team members, sharing skills and best practice.
• Acting as a customer champion, ensuring insight is embedded into decision‑making across Gymshark.
• WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Essential:
• Proven experience in a research role with strong understanding of research methodologies.
• Confidence leading both qualitative and quantitative research projects end‑to‑end.
• Ability to synthesise multiple data sources into one cohesive, insight‑led narrative.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present insight clearly and confidently.
• Experience managing multiple projects and proactively flagging risks or blockers.
• Nice to have:
• Experience using survey platforms (e.g. Alchemer, Typeform, SurveyMonkey).
• Experience working with research communities or panels.
• Exposure to large datasets and analysis tools (e.g. DisplayR, MarketSight).
• Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026

Location

Please note this is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK.

Belonging at gymshark

• Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs.
• We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application.
• We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally.
• We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com.

About us

• We’re here to unite the conditioning community.
• We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow.
• So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger.
• We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them.
• It’s what we want for our community, and our team.
• A team that’s growing rapidly around the world.
• A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future.
• Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

The perks

• Standard benefits include:
• Performance-based Bonus opportunity
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance
• Office location specific benefits include (IQ):
• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
• EV charge points available
• Office location specific benefits include (LDN):
• Funded multi-site fitness membership
• Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.