April 2011

The DJS Team Grows Again!

Welcome to four new members of staff:

Matt Bristow, Senior Research Executive, formerly from URS/Scott Wilson Group and Knight, Kavanagh & Page

Laura Crowe, Trainee Research Executive, previously a Researcher at Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council  

Anne Russell, Executive Support, previously from Harris Interactive

Alistair Smith, Trainee Spec Writer, Technology Graduate

The four new recruits coupled with the three new DJS staff that were taken on during December 2010 are helping us to meet the needs of our expanding portfolio of clients and services. The recruitment drive is also part of our growth strategy to build the strongest research team within the North West. The company now employs 23 permanent staff. Full details of the team can be found on our new website: DJS Market Research Team

February 2011

A New Corporate Website For DJS Research Ltd

Finally, a year in the making and our new corporate website has arrived! Our current site (which you are reading now) has served us well but it was produced a number of years ago. The company has moved on and grown considerably and as such, the new website has been designed to reflect this. We hope you like it, the site can be found here: Market Research Company

December 2010
Expansion Continues At DJS Research Ltd

We would like to welcome three new members of staff:

• Gayle Higginson, Research Manager, formerly from ORC International
• Simon Butcher, Senior DP Executive, previously from Optimisa
• Alex Noden, Research Assistant, previously from Boden

The new recruits are part of a continuous recruitment drive to help with the growth plans of the company. In addition, we are still looking to recruit experienced researchers. If you would like to work within an exciting and growing agency, which is vying to build the most talented research team in the North West, please do get in touch.

November 2010
Approved Supplier Status Achieved Again 

We have recently been involved in two large tender and procurement processes for Severn Trent Water and The British Council. They rated the company on our finances, resources and our ability to deliver high quality research projects.

We were pleased to hear that DJS was selected as one of their preferred suppliers for the research rosters. DJS Research is now approved suppliers for the following organisations:

• Ufi/learndirect
• OFWAT
• Severn Trent Water
• The National Archives
• The British Council
• EngineeringUK  

September 2010
DJS Research Ltd Selected For High Growth Programme

We have recently been selected for a place on the 2010 East Midlands Coaching for High Growth programme.

Coaching for High Growth is an intensive package of support funded by East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to help ambitious and forward thinking businesses to unlock and sustain their high growth potential.

Demand for places on the programme was extremely high with the East Midlands Development Agency receiving over 100 applications from businesses in the region. Each business was assessed for potential growth (to achieve sales growth of 20% or above per annum for a three year period) and the extent to which the programme could help businesses realise this potential.

DJS Research Ltd was one of 50 companies selected that will now receive a package of support for the next 12 months. The programme is designed to help us overcome barriers to growth and capitalise on existing strengths.     

Simon Hall, Programme Manager for Coaching for High Growth said “We have had a fantastic response and we are really looking forward to working with these ambitious and progressive businesses to help them realize their growth aspirations”.

August 2010
DJS Research Ltd Helps Bright Prospects in the Local Community

During July 2010, DJS Research Ltd was pleased to welcome two year 10 students, Thilina Prathapasin and Jordan Murphy, into its Whaley Bridge offices to take part in the company’s inaugural work experience scheme.

The work experience scheme is led by Dan Williams, Senior Research Executive and former pupil of New Mills School, and supported by Danny Sims, Managing Director of DJS Research, whose children are educated locally. The purpose of the scheme is to provide local students with an insight into the workings of a successful agency whilst providing valuable experience to furnish future job and academic applications.

Dan Williams, Senior Research Executive, DJS Research Ltd said:
“The scheme has been a great success. The students were enthusiastic and willing to learn and had a positive impact on the office environment. Having been through both academic and job recruitment procedures myself, I know first-hand how valuable this experience will be to the students.”

Danny Sims, Managing Director, DJS Research Ltd said:
“Over the past few years, DJS Research has grown exponentially, however we have always taken time to give back to the local community and will continue to do so. Having these two intelligent young men in the office has been a refreshing experience and they have made a real contribution to our work. And, it is of course, always good to keep an eye on the bright prospects of the future!”

July 2010
Turnover Doubles To Close To £1M During The Recession

The company has experienced an exceptional year of growth with turnover now very close to the £1 million mark.

"2009 was a challenging year for the market research industry but we have managed to buck the trend with a fantastic year of growth", reports Research Director James Hinde. "I believe now, more than ever, clients are looking to stretch their research budgets and achieve "more for less", which is something that we offer at DJS. We are competitive but offer senior Directors/Researchers from start to finish, who are able to deliver insightful results."   

Senior Research Executive Lyn Allen who has recently joined the team, said "I am excited to be part of DJS Research's future plans. It is an innovative, forward thinking agency, with many bright ideas that demonstrate it knows how to survive challenging times."

Moving into the new financial year, Managing Director Danny Sims is optimistic about the future and confident that the company can achieve future growth targets and their aim to build the strongest research team in the North West. 

June 2010
Further New Staff At DJS Research Ltd

In addition to the new staff below, we would also like to welcome Sarah Smith who joins us from Conquest Research and will be part of the team from July. 

May 2010
Further New Staff At DJS Research Ltd

We would like to welcome three new members of staff:

Maya Winter, Senior Research Executive, formely from Ci Research 

Lyn Allen, Senior Research Executive, previously from Harris Interactive

Matt Coulling, Head of Data Services, previously from Quaestor

The new recruits are part of a continuous recruitment drive to help with the growth plans of the company. In addition, we are still looking to recruit experienced researchers. If you would like to work within an exciting and growing agency, which is vying to build the most talented research team in the North West, please do get in touch.

March/April 2010
DJS Recruiting Further Staff Within The UK

To help with the continued growth of our company, we are actively recruiting and looking for further experienced researchers to join the team (Ideally at Senior Research Executive/Research Manager Level) If you would like to work within a small, exciting and growing agency, please do get in touch.

Please note we are not currently recruiting in Canada/USA or anywhere outside of the UK (see news item below).

Identify Theft/Job Fraud

Please note we are not currently recruiting within Canada/USA or anywhere else outside the UK. If you see a job posted on Craigslist or similar sites it is not genuine. DJS Research Limited would never ask potential job applicants for any payment.

DJS Research Helps Remote British Overseas Territory Attract Retirees

St Helena is one of the most remote islands in the world and is currently only accessible by sea. Earlier this year, the British government postponed plans to build an airport on the island, and thus they face a real challenge in attracting investment to the Island.  DJS Research was approached to help understand how the Island could attract retirees.

Results from the study have shown that the climate and beauty of the island, as well as its relaxed pace of life, appealed to UK retirees, although as expected many were concerned by the limited access to the island.  However, a clear niche was identified who found this limited access appealing and were less concerned about the practical issues.

Linda Houston, Managing Director, SHDA, comments: “I am delighted with the work DJS Research has done on this project. The final report has given us great insight into the potential retirement market here in St Helena.

“DJS provided us with a highly professional, courteous service, which delivered the results on time and to budget. What's more they did it with flare and in a way which was totally appropriate for the clientele.

We never met and yet were able to work together from a location 1200 miles from the nearest land mass and two weeks travel away from the UK. This not only shows the power of the internet, but also that if you get your customer care right from the start, anything is possible.”

For the full press release, please call Dan Williams on 01663-732721 

February 2010
DJS Research Selected Again As An Approved Supplier

We have recently been involved in a large tender and procurement process for OFWAT. It rated the company on its finances, resources and our ability to deliver high quality research projects.

We were pleased to hear that DJS was selected as one of the preferred suppliers for the research roster. The company was chosen as a preferred OFWAT supplier for:

- General Market Research
- Specialist Market Research
- Market Research Advice
- Fieldwork & Data Capture
 
In addition, in two of the above categories, we were ranked first compared with other approved suppliers. Companies on the roster will be called upon to conduct a wide range of market research and customer insight work.

As well as OFWAT, the framework can also be utilised by other Central Government Departments, their agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs).

Over the last year, this is the third Government procurement programme that DJS Research Ltd has successfully been selected for.  

January 2010
Happy New Year!

We'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you very much to all of our clients and suppliers for your continued support throughout 2009 and here's to a prosperous 2010!

2009 was a good year for us. Our key highlights included:

• Research Submitted To Government - Number 10 Downing Street And The House of Commons
• Carried Out Research Projects In Over 20+ Countries
• Selected For Three Approved Supplier Lists
• Employed 6 New Staff Including Three Senior Researchers
• Turnover Doubled
• Launched A New Version Of Our Sister Site: Market Research World
• Satisfied & Loyal Clients:

"DJS took our initial brief, prepared the proposal and question framework then carried out the job in the most seamless fashion. I do believe it is the slickest, most professional engagement I have ever had with a 3rd party company in my 20 year career in sales and marketing. Simply seamless!"
European Marketing Director