Fieldwork Project Manager

About Noted Fieldwork Noted Fieldwork finds and manages the people who take part in consumer research. We recruit from our own community of more than 25,000 consumers for live taste tests at our purpose-built testing hubs, and for surveys and qualitative groups across the UK and beyond. Our work comes from end-to-end research projects and from a portfolio of research companies who buy their fieldwork from us. Behind the name sits more than 30 years of fieldwork experience, and in 2026 the operation was named Best Viewing/Research Testing Facility at the MRS Operations Awards. We run two purpose-built hubs alongside a national network of approved sites, and we have ambitious plans to grow. Real people. Properly noted. About the role We are looking for a motivated Fieldwork Project Manager to run fieldwork projects from brief to delivery, making sure every test runs smoothly for our clients and for the consumers who take part. The role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in quantitative fieldwork who wants to keep developing their project management skills in a growing business. You will own a set of projects allocated by the Senior Fieldwork Project Manager: coordinating schedules, recruitment, venues and interviewers, keeping clients updated and maintaining the accuracy of data collection. You will be on site at our hubs regularly, hosting clients who attend during fieldwork. Working closely with senior team members, you will build real insight into fieldwork processes, vendor coordination and quality assurance. As part of a growing team, you will have the chance to contribute ideas, improve existing workflows and help make sure client expectations are met. What you will be doing Project delivery • Run your allocated fieldwork projects from brief to close, ensuring timelines, quotas and quality standards are met. • Coordinate the logistics of each project, including scheduling, venue and external interviewer coordination, and any product requirements with our internal logistics team or the client's team. • Brief recruitment requirements to our Community & Recruitment Manager, helping to track progress against quota and flag any risk early. • Maintain accurate records of fieldwork data and complete quality assurance checks before data goes to the client. • Follow our SOPs and project guidelines to ensure accuracy in fieldwork execution. Client servicing • Be the day-to-day contact for clients on your projects, responding to enquiries and providing clear, regular updates. • Visit test sites and host clients who attend during fieldwork, giving them a professional and well-run experience. • Escalate issues, complaints or changes in scope to the Senior Fieldwork Project Manager promptly, with a proposed solution. Costing and reporting • Prepare cost estimates and project plans for your clients, passing complex or high-risk projects up for review by the Senior Fieldwork Project Manager. • Track your project costs against budget and flag any variance early. Team and process • Work alongside internal teams, including logistics, our test centres and our digital team, to keep projects running smoothly. • Contribute to improving processes by suggesting more efficient ways to organise fieldwork. • Adapt to changing business needs and support colleagues across our hubs during busy periods. What success looks like in your first 12 months • Your projects delivered to time, quota and budget, with a growing share run end to end without senior support. • Positive client feedback and strong project scores on the projects you run. • Accurate, up-to-date project records, with quality issues caught before data reaches the client. • Cost estimates that stand up at review, and project costs tracked against budget. • Risks to quota, timing or budget flagged early, always with a proposed fix. • At least one practical process improvement suggested and adopted by the team. What we are looking for A well-organised project manager with hands-on fieldwork experience, who is ready to take ownership of their own projects and keen to grow with us. Essential • 1 to 3 years of quantitative fieldwork management experience in market research, with a focus on consumer research or project management. • Strong organisational and time management skills, able to juggle several live projects at once. • Self-motivated, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude. • Good communication skills, confident dealing with clients, interviewers and colleagues. • A problem-solving mindset and a team-oriented approach. • Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and CRM software. • Willingness to travel to test sites and our hubs, with some flexibility on hours during busy fieldwork periods. Desirable • Experience of central location or home use testing. • Experience using Monday.com or similar project management tools. • Awareness of the MRS Code of Conduct and GDPR as they apply to fieldwork. • A full UK driving licence. How to apply Apply through this advert with your CV and a short note on why this role is right for you. If you would like an informal conversation first, message the Noted Fieldwork page on LinkedIn and we will arrange a call. Noted Fieldwork is an equal opportunities employer. We want the strongest person for each role and we welcome applications from everyone.