Research Assistant
Full Service Market Research
Team:
Haven Hill
Pronouns:
She/Her
Key skills:
Hello, I'm
Michelle
Before joining DJS Research, Michelle built a career in the Further and Adult Education sector. A lifelong lover of learning, literature and the arts, she lectured in English, Key Skills Communication and Adult Literacy, teaching learners from entry level through to level 3. Through this work she developed a strong interest in engagement and understanding the motivations behind people’s thoughts and behaviours.
Michelle moved into the Research team at the end of 2022 and now works as a Research Assistant supporting the MAGIC team in the day-to-day running of DJS Research’s largest quantitative tracker. She has a keen eye for detail and particularly enjoys proofreading and opportunities to contribute to qualitative research, where she can connect with respondents and explore their perspectives.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and three energetic boys. A passionate reader, her perfect day involves a good book, a comfortable chair and plenty of coffee.
A few fun facts about me...
If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...
A crime fiction author
The best thing about my job is...
The people
My favourite place to be is...
A log cabin in the woods with my loved one
Not many people know that...
I love live music
A few fun facts about me...
'This' or 'That' questions...
Chocolate or cheese?
Sunny or snowy?
Country or town?
Coffee or tea?
Cats or dogs?
Early bird or night owl?
'This' or 'That' questions...
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.
Alasdair Gleed
Managing
Director
Charlotte Sykes
Research Director
Gill Redfern
Research Director
James Hinde
Research Director
Matt Coulling
Operations Director
Rich Slater
Finance Director
Sharon Nichols
Research Director
Simon Driver
Research Director
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.
Danny Sims
Chairman
Rich Slater
Finance Director
Lucy Pawson
Employee Trustee
Director (HR Manager)
John-Paul Simpson
Independent Trustee
Director