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We’re currently recruiting for two new Political Analysts to join our team. Would you like to join a growing, dynamic team reporting on UK politics, and engaging every day with some of the UK’s largest businesses and organisations?

‍Responsibilities

  • Reading and analysing relevant political content to build daily client briefings and alerts;
  • Reviewing select committee and debate summaries produced by our part-time researchers;
  • Producing tailored biographies of politicians and conducting ad-hoc research on a variety of topics;
  • Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships through daily communication and weekly calls.

We’re looking for somebody with:

  • Degree or higher – The role is likely to suit graduates in subjects such as Politics, English or History;
  • Excellent analytical skills – You will be required to analyse large amounts of information quickly so an attention to detail and ability to select and record key pieces of information are required;
  • Reliability and time-management – You will need good time management skills;
  • Understanding of Parliament – The role requires a strong interest in politics and parliamentary procedure;
  • Flexibility – The role includes regular early starts and will require flexibility in working hours, including two hours online every third Sunday;
  • Excellent IT skills – Successful candidates will be able to touch-type and be adept at using a range of standard software;
  • Teamwork skills – The role includes producing work in a collaborative manner, and successful candidates will need good communication skills with both the team and clients.

‍Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays;
  • Health Insurance including dental and eyesight cover;
  • Access to free mental health support services;
  • Office coffee and fruit;
  • Comprehensive home office set up including furniture and full IT suite.

Additional info

The role is primarily office-based, but there is an opportunity to work from home for 2-3 days a week, to be decided at the company’s discretion.

We also have an extremely friendly four-legged chief morale officer in the office and so candidates will need to be comfortable working in the proximity of a cute and at times productivity-lowering dog.

To Apply

Please click on the Apply button below for more information, and when applying please clearly state that you saw the role through the PubAffairs network.

Successful candidates will be invited to take part in a monitoring test and interview. We envisage the successful candidate will start in early April.

Apply online

  • Fill out the short form below and upload your CV.

Closing date

The closing date for applications for this post is 11:59pm on Monday 3rd February 2025