Senior Research Executive
Full Service Market Research
Team:
Rushup
Pronouns:
She/Her
Sectors:
Education
Key skills:
Hello, I'm
Saff
Her interest in research was sparked while studying for her first-class degree in Politics, where she explored how social factors such as educational attainment influence lifestyle, opinions, and decision-making. She particularly enjoys qualitative research, immersing herself in projects and hearing experiences and ideas first-hand. Saffron is skilled at translating these insights into actionable recommendations that help organisations make informed decisions.
Saffron has been part of the wider DJS Research team since 2015, initially gaining valuable experience as a telephone interviewer and transcribing depth interviews and focus groups, before joining the research team as a graduate. She is highly organised, collaborative, and enjoys supporting colleagues across projects.
Outside of work, Saffron is a music enthusiast, building an ever-growing vinyl collection, discovering new artists, and attending gigs. She also enjoys challenging hikes and spending time outdoors, often combining her love of nature with her interest in photography and exploring new places.
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If I wasn't a Partner I'd love to be...
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The best thing about my job is...
The critical thinking & creativity
My favourite place to be is...
Somewhere in the hills
Not many people know that...
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'This' or 'That' questions...
Chocolate or cheese?
Sunny or snowy?
Country or town?
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Cats or dogs?
Early bird or night owl?
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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