Address- Work at aspecialist communications and public affairs agency
- Provide strategic advice, produce economic and policy research
About Our Client
My client is a well-respected public affairs, corporate advisory and communications agency, with clients in various sectors including tech, ESG, housing, FS, health, energy, transport, amongst others.
Job Description
I am recruiting for a Senior Researcher/Economist to support the production of evidence and data-based content for its clients, translating the economics into reports and evidence pieces that are both publicly and politically salient, are media-friendly, and inform and influence political debate across a range of policy issues and trends.The successful applicant will report directly to the Associate Director that heads the economics and research function for WPI.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Research Manager should have:
- A degree in a relevant field such as political science, economics, or social sciences.
- Excel proficient and using data and research to construct readable, communications-friendly research outputs
- Robust background in research with an emphasis on policy development and analysis
- Familiar with working with quantitative datasets and statistical analysis most often from government and industry sources: e.g. ONS industry datasets (public spending, jobs, growth, productivity etc); and also public attitudes polling.
- The ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of research ethics and integrity.
What's on Offer
- competitive salary range of £50,000 to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A generous benefits package.
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant and professional working environment in London.
- The chance to make a real impact in the field of policy development.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture.
Once in process, this role will move quickly.
