Rachel Hancock

Team: Cloud

Rachel joined DJS in March 2019 as a Research Manager and has since been promoted to Associate Director. Rachel’s career began at a specialist oil and gas consultancy followed by a client-side role for a leading off-grid energy supplier. Rachel previously graduated from the University of Kent in 2012 with a first-class degree (BSc Hons) in Economics with Econometrics.

Rachel can usually be found at our Leeds office, where she manages both quantitative and qualitative projects as well as specialising in market sizing and bespoke research projects.

During her time at DJS, Rachel has worked with a wide range of clients, mostly for B2B and international clients, with a particular focus on the following industries:

• Oil, Gas and Energy
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Construction
• Regulatory bodies
• Estate agencies and property companies

Rachel enjoys the challenges of researching unusual and niche sectors. Rachel also has a keen interest in behavioural economics and how this can be used to improve participation in market research. She also writes regular articles and insight pieces for her sectors, a selection of which can be found here:

• "Cossy livs" - the impact of rising costs on the construction industry 
• Unlocking the Power of Behavioural Science: a short review of the MRS Behavioural Science Summit 2023