Research Manager/Economist

City of London Permanent £40,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Work at a well-respected public affairs agency focusing on policy development and analysis to support strategic decision-making. The role is based in London, where the successful candidate will be working 3 days a week with a dedicated team to drive impactful policy changes.
  • Help turn technical arguments into politically salient & media friendly analysis
  • Specialist research and economics team of high-calibre analysts

About Our Client

A well-respected public affairs agency focusing on policy development and analysis to support strategic decision-making. The role is based in London, where the successful candidate will be working 3 days a week with a dedicated team to drive impactful policy changes.

Job Description

  • My client is seeking an Economist/Researcher 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.
  • In terms of the research production, familiarity with working with quantitative datasets and statistical analysis, most often from government and industry sources is keys: e.g. ONS industry datasets (public spending, jobs, growth, productivity etc); and also public attitudes polling.
  • Excel proficient and using data and research to construct readable, communications-friendly research outputs.
  • Communication and presentation skills are also vital: able to use the research process and findings to present to and advise clients with; also to produce and present media-friendly content for public audiences and to help create persuasive arguments to policymakers.
  • The successful applicant will report directly to the Associate Director, who heads the economics and research function for my client.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Research Manager should be a a trained UK economist with experience of economic modelling in government or in the private sector.

What's on Offer

  • Depending on experience, the salary bandings are between £40,000-£70,000,
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A role that offers the chance to influence policy changes in a well known and respected public affairs agency.



If you are a driven individual with a passion for policy development and research, we encourage you to apply for this Economist role. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in policy making in the UK.

Contact
Amy Cox
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6707349
Phone number
+44 207 269 2214

Job summary

Job function
Policy
Subsector
Commerce & Industry
Sector
Public Sector
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Cox
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2214
Job reference
JN-032025-6707349