Research Analyst

Mesh-AI Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A political organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research Analyst to join its team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality briefings, conducting investigations, and providing critical support to the party leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and have proven experience in political research. Excellent written communication skills and familiarity with research tools, including AI applications, are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to driving political change through effective research.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in political research or policy analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to handle specialist areas like economics or foreign policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 24/7 support for Party Leader and MPs with briefings and reports.
• Conduct long-term research and maintain political events grid.
• Assist with campaign research and prepare candidates for debates.

Skills

Political research

Policy analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research tools familiarity

Discretion and attention to detail

Education

Degree in Politics, Economics, Law, History or related field

Tools

AI applications

Data analysis software

Job description

Overview

As we expand our operations, Reform UK is establishing the Reform UK Research Department (RRD) – the party's nerve centre and intellectual engine. The RRD will provide cutting-edge research, analysis, and support to our leader, communications, policy and campaign teams, enabling rapid crisis management and robust scrutiny.

We are seeking talented Research Analysts to join our Research Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the party. You will play a key role in producing high-quality briefings, investigations and materials that continue to drive our party's agenda forward.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 24/7 wraparound support for the Party Leader, MPs and senior figures, including daily briefings, specialist reports, emergency responses and speech narratives.
• Collaborate with press and communications teams to produce daily press briefings, lines to take, rebuttals for our elected officials, and candidates, as well as assisting with op-eds.
• Conduct longer-term research, including maintaining a political events grid, submitting FOI requests, undertaking investigations and performing crucial opposition research.
• Provide sign-off processes to ensure all party materials from press, communications and policy departments are resilient and watertight.
• Support coordination efforts to align departments, spokespeople and written outputs, ensuring consistency across the party.
• Assist with campaign research, preparing candidates for debates, public appearances, leaflets, and direct mails.
• Contribute to training initiatives, building capacity through candidate events and internal development.
• Work with AI tools to enhance efficiency in research and analysis tasks.
• Engage in administrative support for policy and research working groups, including coordination with experts, think tanks, campaign groups, and NGOs.

Qualifications

• A degree in Politics, Economics, Law, History, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in political research, policy analysis, or a similar role, ideally within a political party, think tank, or research organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle specialist areas such as economics, immigration, healthcare, or foreign policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, concise briefings and reports under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with research tools, including AI applications, databases and data analysis software.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings, including out-of-hours shifts.
• A passion for Reform UK's values and a commitment to driving political change.
• High levels of discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, opposition research, or investigative work.
• Knowledge of media and communications strategies in a political context.

To apply for this role, please submit your application via Reform UK’s careers process.