Rachael Dickinson

Data Support Executive

Data Support

Key skills:

Attention to detail
Using Codeit
Spreadsheets
Building codeframes

Hello, I'm

Rachael

Rachael previously worked as a Business Studies, Maths, and English teacher for 15 years before having her two children.

She started in CATI but quickly found her place in data support. Rachael prefers the quiet of working with words on a screen, seeing the world through the written rather than the spoken word.

She loves puzzles, and her first experience of coding felt like doing a fun matching puzzle. She progressed to finding patterns in the data and building codeframes. Rachael enjoys seeing a coding project through from start to finish and making sure it gives a true reflection of the data.

Outside of work, she loves to travel with her family, introducing them to different countries and cultures. She is a big foodie and enjoys trying new foods and wines on their travels.

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Finance, HR & Support

DJS Research Operational Board

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.

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

DJS Research Trust Board

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.