Best forAgencies with peaks, backlogs or skills gaps
RolesProject managers, researchers, data processors and coders
ModelsDedicated, part-time or project-based support
You receivePeople who follow your processes and tools
Busy periods and new projects do not always match your headcount. Research and Metric provides extended research team services: experienced project managers, researchers and data specialists who work as part of your team, on your processes and tools.
Use them for a single project, a busy season or ongoing support, and scale up or down as work changes.
Roles we provide
- Fieldwork and project managers
- Research executives for questionnaires, desk research and reporting
- Data processing and tabulation specialists
- Open-end coders in several languages
- Desk researchers for market sizing and secondary research
How extended teams work
- A short onboarding to your processes and tools
- A named lead who manages quality and capacity
- Clear hours, overlap and communication routines
- Confidentiality and data protection agreements
- Regular reviews to adjust capacity
How to set up an extended team
- Scoping callWe agree roles, skills, hours and tools.
- Team matchWe propose people with the right experience.
- OnboardingYour team briefs ours on processes and standards.
- DeliveryWork runs inside your workflow, with a named lead.
- ReviewWe review output and capacity regularly.
Why agencies choose Research and Metric
- Experienced people, quickly
- Works inside your tools and processes
- Flexible capacity without new headcount
- Confidential, GDPR-compliant ways of working
Frequently asked questions
What are extended team services?
Experienced research and data staff who work as part of your team for a project, a season or longer, following your processes.
How quickly can extended team members start?
We agree a start date when we scope the roles, and onboarding is kept short so work begins quickly.
Can extended team members use our systems?
Yes. They work in your tools and templates, under your confidentiality and data protection rules.
Can we scale the team up or down?
Yes. Capacity is reviewed regularly and adjusted as your workload changes.
