Data Researcher

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Colliers International EMEA is seeking a proactive Data Researcher to join a small BD team in London, focusing on data entry, portfolio research, and lead generation for the national Rating division. The ideal candidate combines meticulous data management, strong Excel skills, and a keen investigative mindset to map complex property portfolios and corporate structures while preserving data integrity and confidentiality. You will collaborate closely with teammates, run regular queries, produce structured reports, and support client onboarding with contracts. Proficiency in Salesforce or another CRM, familiarity with PowerBI desirable, and a willingness to leverage AI tools with critical thinking. Tailor your application to show relevant experience, process rigor, and impact.

Company Description

Colliers is a leading global commercial real estate company, providing a full range of services across all core sectors, including office, industrial, retail, and hospitality, as well as many specialised property types. The UK business is headquartered in London, with over 900 specialists throughout 16 offices across the UK and Ireland delivering expert advice to real estate occupiers, developers and investors.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Data Researcher to join our small, dedicated Business Development (BD) team. This role is vital to supporting our national Rating division – a team of 140 specialists across the UK – by ensuring the smooth operation of its activities. Your work will be meticulous and detail-oriented, focusing on accurate lead generation and in-depth portfolio research. The ideal candidate will have a keen investigative mindset, capable of mapping complex property portfolios and corporate structures while ensuring our data remains clean, accurate and actionable.

Job Description

Data Entry & Management: Source and verify data from various platforms to maintain and update internal databases (including property, company, and client information). Uphold data integrity and confidentiality through regular quality assurance checks and required updates.

Team Coordination: Collaborate closely with team members to optimise workflow and communication. Contribute to team meetings and ensure timely and effective responses to internal requests.

Research & Reporting: Conduct in-depth analysis of property portfolios and complex landlord assets, alongside running regular queries to track key team metrics. Compile all findings into structured reports and consistent updates that follow established team guidelines.

Document Administration: Create, format, and edit key team materials (such as contracts and summary sheets) while maintaining an organised digital filing system to ensure all files are accurately labelled, properly stored, and easily accessible.

Client Interaction: Act as a point of contact when issuing contracts to potential clients, providing exceptional customer service and promptly addressing inquiries or redirecting them to the appropriate team members.

AI: Leverage AI tools (e.g., Co-pilot) to increase efficiency, while applying critical thinking to validate all outputs. Proactively identify and propose innovative applications for AI within our team and the wider business.

Ad hoc Tasks: Assist with ad hoc requests and projects, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Prior experience in data administration or research role within professional services, commercial real estate, or business rates is advantageous.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel – ability to work with formulas, formatted templates, and data manipulation.
• Highly organised and able to multitask, whilst being flexible to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• A logical and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, to spot discrepancies in various datasets.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal colleagues and external contacts.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively in a small, focused team within a large corporate matrix.
• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM system is preferred.
• Familiarity with PowerBI would be beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step-free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history.

Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.

*Any CVs, Candidate details or Introductions sent directly to Colliers employees without a prior written mandate from the Colliers UK Talent Acquisition or HR Team shall be deemed unsolicited and provided voluntarily.

In such cases, Colliers shall have no obligation to pay any introduction, recruitment or placement fee, and may engage or hire the Candidate without liability to the Agency.