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Maggie Shelley

Research Assistant

Full Service Market Research

Team:

Windgather Rocks

Pronouns:

She/Her

Key skills:

  • Script checking
  • Transcribing
  • Reporting & data checking

Hello, I'm

Maggie

Maggie graduated from Coventry University with a degree in History and Politics before beginning her career working with several health-related charities in London and the Midlands.

She later worked with the South East Thames and North West Thames Regional Health Authorities on a range of health research projects focused on addressing inequalities in access to care among Black and minority ethnic communities. During this time, Maggie also obtained a certificate in training and development.

Maggie joined DJS Research in 2014 as a telephone interviewer, gaining experience across a wide range of B2B and B2C projects. She later joined the Research Support Team as a Project Assistant, where she supports researchers across a variety of projects and sectors. Her role involves tasks such as charting and checking data, proofreading reports, script checking, desk research, and transcribing depth and focus group interviews.

Maggie enjoys the variety of projects she works on and the opportunity to continually develop her skills. She is also actively involved in the Diversity and Inclusion working group, the Quality group, and the DJS Digest newsletter team.

Outside of work, Maggie enjoys yoga, leisurely walks, visiting museums and galleries, dining out, and spending time spotting cats, sheep and squirrels.

 

A few fun facts about me...

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

An archaeologist

The best thing about my job is...

The variety of work

My favourite place to be is...

In a museum or art gallery

Not many people know that...

I ran in a race at Crystal Palace athletic stadium

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: sunny

Country or town?

Country or town answer: town

Coffee or tea?

Coffee or tea answer: tea

Cats or dogs?

Cats or dogs answer: cats

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird or night owl answer: early bird

'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.

 

Chairman

Finance Director

Employee Trustee
Director (HR Manager)

Independent Trustee
Director