Research Director
Full Service Market Research
Team:
Haven Hill
Pronouns:
She/Her
Key skills:
Hello, I'm
Beckie
Her love of research stems from deep interest in psychology, philosophy and anthropology. Understanding how people think and feel is endlessly fascinating, so when Rebecca found she could use these skills to help cultural, heritage and educational institutions better achieve their goals it was a match made in heaven.
Rebecca is a mixed methods researcher, who enjoys both qualitative and quantitative research. She's serious about research quality, having designed and delivered many training courses for fellow researchers as well as clients. She also tutors other research professionals in association with the Research Academy.
Rebecca has written a thought leadership blog post, which can be found here:
Outside her work, she relishes taking friends and family to explore as many small and specialist museums as she can find from the Pen Museum in Birmingham, and the Carpet Museum in Kidderminster to long-time favourite in Greater Manchester, the Police Museum, all on her list of cherished local gems. She is also a keen baker, a hoarder of beautiful stationery, an erratic gardener and an occasional knitter.
A few fun facts about me...
If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...
A pâtissier
The best thing about my job is...
Working with interesting people
My favourite place to be is...
Out having dinner with family & friends
Not many people know that...
I can tap dance
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