Researcher, Research​/Development, Market Research

• Responsible to:
  Head of Policy and Research
• Team:
  Policy and Research, with project work as part of the Learning and Practice team
• Location:
  
  London office Monday – Thursday;
  Fridays office or from home

The Future Governance Forum (FGF) is a progressive, non-partisan think tank focused on reforming the state with the ultimate goal of renewing the nation. We make politically credible recommendations for reforms that can be delivered nationally and locally, build strong networks to test new ideas, and collaborate and use our relationships with public, private and social sector leaders to innovate. We have an exciting programme of work coming up and are pleased to be expanding the team with this new position.

FGF’s Researchers conduct research and analysis in support of projects and work streams at the Future Governance Forum, across both the Policy and Research and Learning and Practice teams. They support the connection between those two functions: on the one hand taking what we are learning on the ground across our networks into our research priorities; and on the other testing strategies for the practical implementation of the ideas which come from our research.

There is currently one Researcher at FGF; this is a second, newly created post.

• Conduct research and analysis in support of FGF projects and work streams, including:
  • Analysis of existing research via literature reviews (secondary research);
  • Conducting primary research including developing topic guides for interview and roundtable discussions, conducting interviews and note taking;
  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Support the design and management of research projects.
• Support the development of written reports, presentations, project proposals and funding applications.
• Support the design and delivery of FGF’s events programme, such as identifying interesting case studies and speakers, producing briefings and supporting on the day at events (including Party Conferences).
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and networks, maintaining a good understanding of the work of other relevant organisations, attending events on behalf of FGF, and updating the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Represent FGF and advocate for its agenda to broaden FGF’s reach, establish its credibility, and maximise the impact of its recommendations.
• Contribute to the delivery of FGF’s external communications, including attending, preparing for and as appropriate presenting at events and conferences, writing and commissioning blogs and website content on research topics, and providing content to enable the Communications Team to respond to media and other enquiries.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role to support the effective operation of FGF.

• Excellent research and analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to distill complex ideas into simple communications for specific audiences.
  
  A strong understanding of contemporary public policy and political trends and debates.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• An interest in the work of FGF and alignment with the FGF’s values.
• Experience conducting interviews and facilitating roundtable discussions.
• Experience of working in local, regional or national government.
• Experience and understanding of design methodologies.

Please include information on any access requirements.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.