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Kathryn Hadfield

Senior Data Executive

Pronouns:

She/Her

Key skills:

  • Quality
  • Thoroughness
  • Training
  • Complex scripting

Hello, I'm

Kathryn

Kathryn began her career at DJS Research as a Telephone Interviewer in the CATI unit, later moving into roles involving data input, transcription and various administrative duties.

She then joined the data services unit in mid-2011, initially working particularly with NEBU, and was offered a full-time contract later that year. Kathryn has since progressed to the role of Senior Data Services Executive. Kathryn has worked across several roles within the business, including CATI Interviewer, Transcriber, Data Entry and Data Support, giving her experience of many different aspects of the data side of the company.

She is very thorough in her work and maintains a high standard of quality. Kathryn was educated at New Mills Business and Enterprise College and later at Stockport College, where she achieved three NCFEs. She has always had a keen interest in IT and enjoys using and developing her skills within data services.

Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys arts and crafts and sees similarities between her hobbies and her work, as scripting and table creation allow her to build and create things in a digital format.

 

A few fun facts about me...

If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...

An artist

The best thing about my job is...

It's creative & nerdy

My favourite place to be is...

At home with my partner & dog

Not many people know that...

I'm learning Japanese & German

A few fun facts about me...

'This' or 'That' questions...

Chocolate or cheese?

Chocolate or cheese answer: cheese

Sunny or snowy?

Sunny or snowy answer: snowy

Country or town?

Country or town answer: country

Coffee or tea?

Coffee or tea answer: tea

Cats or dogs?

Cats or dogs answer: dogs

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird or night owl answer: night owl

'This' or 'That' questions...

Explore the teams...

The Operational Board is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business and developing the company’s business strategy. They are also fully hands-on, winning and delivering research projects.

Our Managing Director, Alastair Gleed, and several of our board members are founding figures of DJS Research, having joined in the early post-shed era of the company (intrigued... read about ‘the shed’) and have been in research since the previous millennium! In Spring 2024 we introduced a new scheme to bring fresh thinking and new energy into our boardroom, welcoming three new board members on a rotational basis. Both the initiative and the new members of the team were warmly received, and it's already paid dividends as the trio have had a hugely positive impact company-wide.

The role of the Trust Board is to ensure DJS Research is run in the best interests of all Partners and meets its legal responsibilities. It works closely with the Operational Board, offering strategic challenge and oversight.

Our company founder, and former Managing Director, Danny Sims, sits on the Trust Board, continuing to share his knowledge and experience garnered from over 30 years in market research. Financial oversight is provided by Finance Director, Rich Slater, while HR Manager, Lucy Pawson, champions the voice of our people through EO Voice – our employee council which represents the views and interests of everyone across the company and provides a direct route to both company boards. Our external Independent Trustee Director, John-Paul Simpson, provides an important and entirely neutral perspective on company matters and brings invaluable employee ownership expertise from his own business. His role is to protect employee interests, uphold company values, and ensure accountability across leadership.

 

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