Junior Consultant

About the role

We are looking for Junior Consultants to join our small but growing team. This is an ideal entry point for someone who wants to apply their analytical skills to meaningful public sector challenges and help governments use technology and data for the public good.

We are growing our team and looking to hire a couple of exceptional candidates. This role will suit candidates who have an interest in developing their skills in the following areas: 

• Consulting and policy analysis

• Data science and quantitative research

• Service design and user research

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with strong quantitative and economic skills. Candidates with a more qualitative profile are also very welcome to apply.

About us

Oxford Insights is a mission-driven consultancy. We help governments increase the impact of their public services by harnessing technology ethically and sustainably.

We work worldwide to combine the best in technology with the best in government, specialising in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, evidence-based policy, and public service delivery. Our Government AI Readiness Index is the official benchmark for UNESCO and the G20.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of consulting projects, including desk research, data collection, and analysis.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research.

• Draft sections of reports, briefings, and client presentations.

• Contribute to proposal writing and business development activities.

• Support the team with project administration and coordination.

• Participate in OI's internal research agenda and knowledge sharing.

The ideal candidate will have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to synthesise complex information clearly.

• An interest in government, public policy, or digital transformation.

• Strong quantitative, economic, and/or qualitative research skills.

• An analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Salary and benefits

• Salary: £30,500 per annum.

• Health: Private health insurance provided as standard.

• Leave: 35 days, including a 2 week shutdown over Christmas.

• Flexible: Access to office space across the UK.

• Contract: Permanent 

Working with Oxford Insights

Oxford Insights is an equal opportunities employer. We value integrity and professional discretion. We actively welcome applications from career changers and those with caring responsibilities, offering flexible patterns to support you.

You can read more about our culture and how we work here.

You need to have the full right to work in the United Kingdom. We are open to hiring candidates that have a Graduate Visa or other valid work visa. We are not able to sponsor a work visa at this time.