One Picture
Junior Strategist
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Junior Strategist Location: London Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Join us At One Picture, we believe the most powerful insights come from understanding people in the real world — how they live, think and make consumer decisions in context. We’re a culturally-led insights and strategy agency. Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for the clients and brands we work with and for our team. That means we don’t just gather data — we get under the surface of human behaviour to uncover what really matters, and turn that into clear, commercially relevant outputs for our clients. We work closely with Sainsbury’s, Xero and Ancestry to name a few. We’re now seeking a Junior Strategist to join our London team (in a hybrid working model, with per week in the London office).
What you’ll do This is a fast-moving, hands-on role where you’ll be involved across the full lifecycle of projects working closely with a small but senior team. No two weeks will look the same. You’ll: Help keep projects running smoothly — managing tasks, timelines and logistics Support fieldwork and online communities, keeping everything organised and on track Get involved in shaping research — from discussion guides to questionnaire design Work with both qualitative and quantitative data, spotting patterns and early insights Turn data into something meaningful — helping to build clear, engaging presentations Support the team in creating work that is not just insightful, but actionable
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What we’re looking for A foundation in research A 1st or 2:1 degree (any relevant discipline), ideally with hands-on research experience (e.g. dissertation, project or placement) Exposure to qualitative and quantitative methods, and an understanding of how insight drives commercial decisions Ideally, some experience applying these methods to gather insights in a real-world or work-based setting
Core skills Comfortable working with data — including charting and structuring outputs Experience building presentations that tell a clear story Familiar with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel) and Google Workspace Some experience with (or understanding of) scripting / survey tools
How you’ll show up We care as much about mindset as skillset. You’ll be: Curious – interested in people, culture and behaviour Proactive – you don’t wait to be asked, you get stuck in Organised – able to juggle tasks and keep things moving Confident – happy to contribute ideas and ask questions Eager to learn – open to feedback and keen to develop quickly Practical about AI – open to using new tools to work smarter
What you’ll get from One Picture The opportunity to build a career in insight and strategy, not just research support Early exposure to real client work, with meaningful responsibility from the start A chance to work across diverse sectors, audiences and methodologies Ongoing learning through hands-on experience, mentoring and feedback A collaborative, supportive team where you can develop your voice, thinking and craft A culture that values curiosity, initiative and fresh perspectives
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How to apply Send us your CV and a short cover letter that details: A piece of research you’ve worked on (and what you learnt from it) Why you’re interested in research and insights
Equal opportunities One Picture is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, nationality, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
We make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and business need, and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the application process, please let us know.
What we offer 25 days annual leave Pension contributions £500 annual wellness benefit
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