Professional Standards Specialist

Do you have the ability to craft clear, actionable guidelines and aim to make a contribution to upholding ethical guidelines in corporate environments? Read on!

Octagon is partnered with a membership association that represents the market research and data analytics industry with over 12.000 members from over 140 countries. They are advocates of the highest professional standards and are at the forefront of creating code of conducts and policies incorporating the latest development in the sector.

For their Industry Affairs Division, based in Amsterdam, Octagon is looking for a Professionals Standards Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining and evolving the industry's main code of conduct to incorporate the latest development and technologies.




• Contribute to the creation of guidelines on key topics such as data privacy, participant care, and ethical practices.




• Coordinate input from committees, industry experts, and stakeholders to refine standards and guidelines.




• Assist in developing training materials and supporting sessions to help stakeholders understand and implement professional standards.




• Collaborate with other departments to integrate professional standards into broader organisational projects.




• Continuous research about research company operations, industry developments and potential implications for existing standards like data privacy (e.g. GDPR) and ethical frameworks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within operations teams at companies in areas related to market research, data collection, processing and/or analysis.




• A collaborative approach to engaging with diverse, multi-disciplinary, and international stakeholders.




• Exposure to international or cross-border projects is advantageous.




• Fluency in English (additional European languages are beneficial).




• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and ethical research considerations.




• Secondary education degree in a field related to market research, data analytics, statistics, business administration, social or political sciences is preferred.




• Willingness to travel occasionally for training sessions, committee meetings, or events.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement, up to 60% working from home.




• Bonus structure




• Commuting allowance




• Outstanding pension scheme

Does the role as Professional Standards Specialist align with your skill set? Then do not hesitate to follow our convenient application process below and: Apply now!

Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with 30 years of experience in the European and international markets. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team provide flexible solutions customized to individual client needs.

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