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Rachel Luke

Finance Assistant

Pronouns:

She/Her

Key skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Sage software
  • Improving efficiency
  • Excel spreadsheets

Hello, I'm

Rachel

Rachel has nine years of experience in accounting, working within the accounts department of a manufacturer in Stockport.

During her employment she completed her AAT qualification and was able to get involved in all aspects of management accounts and payroll.

Rachel joined DJS Research in November 2021 after a career break and is looking forward to adding to her skillset and being a part of the DJS Research team.

A few fun facts about me...

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

In bed

The best thing about my job is...

The atmosphere and team

My favourite place to be is...

Relaxing at home

Not many people know that...

That I used ride horses

A few fun facts about me...

'This' or 'That' questions...

Chocolate or cheese?

Chocolate or cheese answer: chocolate

Sunny or snowy?

Sunny or snowy answer: snowy

Country or town?

Country or town answer: country

Coffee or tea?

Coffee or tea answer: coffee

Cats or dogs?

Cats or dogs answer: cats

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.

 

Chairman

Finance Director

Employee Trustee
Director (HR Manager)

Independent Trustee
Director