We are inviting applications for Researchers, to start as soon as notice periods allow.

Researchers are a core part of our team, supporting the delivery of research projects ranging in focus from levelling up and civil service reform to preparing for a general election, support for ministers and beyond. As a Researcher, you will:  

• Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, including: carrying out literature reviews; completing background research and taking part in interviews with MPs, civil servants and others; and undertaking data analysis, including creating and updating charts.

• Write about our research findings and recommendations in a range of formats, including long-form reports and shorter comment pieces.

• Work with our events team to organise and deliver public events, roundtables, podcasts and other kinds of discussion, and present our findings and recommendations in these forums.

• Work with our partnerships team to help secure funding for elements of our work, including supporting the development of funding proposals and liaising with partners about funded projects.

• Discuss project findings in the media, including TV and radio, where appropriate.

For full details, including a person specification, please read the job application pack for this role available on our website. We encourage all applicants to read the job pack before completing their application.

This role could suit people from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including but not limited to work experience in central or local government, non-departmental public bodies, consultancy, journalism, or another think tank or research organisation. If you are interested in applying but are not sure you have all the skills or experience we’re looking for, please do so and give us the opportunity to consider you as a candidate.

The IfG is committed to supporting greater diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and to fostering an environment in which everyone feels welcome, supported and valued. We welcome applications from anyone who is interested in government and how to make it more effective, and particularly encourage applications from candidates who belong to groups currently underrepresented in the think-tank sector. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates from low-income backgrounds.