Policy Researcher

Membershipbespoke; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Membership Bespoke in London is recruiting a Policy Researcher for an influential member organisation. The role focuses on rigorous research, clear policy writing and producing insights that shape industry understanding.

The candidate will monitor developments, design member surveys, brief senior leaders and collaborate across teams in a small, collaborative environment. This is a full-time hybrid role in Central London.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent writing skills for clear, structured content.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and proactive.
• Curious and collaborative, interested in business and policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor political, regulatory and economic developments and produce briefings.
• Support councils and roundtables; shape agendas and papers.
• Design and analyse member surveys with quarterly reporting.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and manage external partners.
• Draft reports, white papers and business-focused content.
• Produce market insights for international programmes and capture outcomes.
• Maintain CRM records of policy engagement with members and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Curiosity and collaboration

Job description

Policy Researcher – Membership Organisation

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £33,000–£37,000

Working Pattern: Full time, 3 days in office, small collaborative team

Membership Bespoke is recruiting for a Researcher on behalf of an influential membership organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career who enjoys rigorous research, clear writing and work that shapes policy, insight and industry understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor political, regulatory and economic developments, producing clear, evidence‑based briefings and consultation responses.
• Support councils and roundtables: shape agendas, prepare papers, capture discussion and produce concise summaries for senior leaders.
• Design, manage and analyse member surveys, including quarterly reporting.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and project‑manage external research partners.
• Draft reports, white papers, thought‑leadership content and accessible narratives for business audiences.
• Produce market insight summaries for international programmes and capture outcomes from overseas engagement.
• Build strong relationships with members and stakeholders, maintaining accurate CRM records of policy engagement.

About You

• Strong analytical and research skills, able to interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, authoritative content.
• Highly organised, confident managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and contributing proactively.
• Curious, collaborative and interested in business, policy and high‑end consumer sectors.

MembershipBespoke is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and welcome applications regardless of protected characteristics.