Political Data Executive - Product

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of political data and insights. As a Political Data Executive, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and expanding our political datasets. Collaborate with tech and policy teams to ensure data accuracy and drive innovative sentiment-based products. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful public affairs strategies while working in a supportive and flexible environment. If you are passionate about data and politics, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Collaborative Team

Innovative Product Development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a data-focused role.
• Strong understanding of UK or EU political landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and reliability of political datasets.
• Identify new data sources and enhance product offerings.

Skills

Excel

Tableau

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Web Scraping Tools

Sentiment Analysis Tools

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers are leaders in political monitoring and intelligence, providing actionable insights for public affairs and financial markets. Our client base spans over 600 organizations, including major corporations, financial services firms, and public sector bodies, all relying on our expertise to navigate the political landscape.

As a Political Data Executive, you will be at the heart of our data operations, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and growth of our political datasets. Working closely with our tech and policy teams, you’ll be responsible for maintaining core data systems, sourcing new data, and contributing to innovative sentiment-based products. This is a key role for someone passionate about political data and eager to play a crucial part in the evolution of our data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Integrity & Maintenance

• Monitor and ensure the integrity, completeness, and reliability of our core datasets, including those related to politicians, councillors, and civil servants.
• Collaborate with tech and policy teams to resolve any data-related issues and ensure seamless data flow across systems.
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, processes, and quality standards.
• Continuously improve workflows and data architecture to enhance data quality and efficiency.

Data Sourcing & Expansion

• Identify new and relevant data sources to enrich our product offering.
• Utilize web scraping tools to gather political stakeholder publications and expand dataset coverage.
• Troubleshoot issues in data pipelines and contribute to scaling the sourcing infrastructure.

Product & Sentiment Development

• Assist in the development and launch of sentiment-driven data products.
• Support the development and consistency of sentiment scoring methodologies across datasets.
• Collaborate with product managers to ensure that data structures meet analytical needs.

Collaboration with Policy Team

• Develop a solid understanding of British politics and Parliament to provide valuable insights to the policy team.
• Communicate key parliamentary developments to clients through emails and updates.
• Address any queries from the policy team promptly and effectively.

Your Experience & Knowledge

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar data-focused role.
• Proficiency with Excel and Tableau; familiarity with additional data analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of political landscapes, particularly UK or EU public affairs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with large or complex datasets.
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) or sentiment analysis tools.
• Exposure to APIs, web scraping, and data integration processes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team working at the cutting edge of political data and insights.
• Contribute to the development of innovative products that shape public affairs strategies.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment where you’ll make a real impact.