Senior Analyst; Research

Overview

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is seeking a Senior Research Analyst who can turn data into actionable evidence. If you’re passionate about using research and insight to influence regulatory decisions, have hands-on experience conducting primary research, and can translate findings into compelling, evidence-based stories for stakeholders, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

In this role, you’ll lead and deliver research projects that inform and evaluate strategy and policy across the pensions landscape. From designing robust studies to managing qualitative and quantitative analysis, you’ll work on complex, meaningful questions – collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders to tell compelling, evidence-based stories.

We’re looking for a skilled and independent research analyst who thrives on undertaking research and turning findings into actionable insights and clear, strategic recommendations. You should be fully proficient at managing research agencies and adding value at all stages when working with them, as well as running surveys and analysis independently. You’ll also need to be proactive in applying innovative approaches to maximise the impact of our research and experienced at delivering high quality work  are looking for a collaborative researcher who is comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams and with stakeholders across TPR, taking a leading role on topic-based evidence gathering exercises.

Supporting the Principal Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with junior analysts within the team, providing leadership and guidance on both scoping projects and the analytical delivery. As TPR’s regulatory needs evolve, you will need to be able to flexibly pivot to focus on new work areas.

• Lead and deliver research projects that inform and evaluate strategy and policy across the pensions landscape.
• Design robust studies and manage qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders to tell compelling, evidence-based stories.
• Manage research agencies and add value at all stages when working with them.
• Run surveys and analysis independently; apply innovative approaches to maximise impact.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior analysts; support the Principal Analyst on scoping projects and analytical delivery.
• Adapt to evolving regulatory needs and pivot to new work areas as required.

• Experience conducting primary research and turning findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ability to translate data into compelling, evidence-based narratives for stakeholders.
• Proactive, independent, and capable of delivering high-quality work at pace.
• Experience managing research agencies and working with external partners.
• Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders across the organisation.

Location: Brighton

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Working pattern: Flexible, Hybrid

Closing Date: 03/02/2026