Researcher

Membership Bespoke; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Membership Bespoke is recruiting for a Researcher on behalf of an influential Trade Association. 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.

You will monitor political, regulatory and economic developments, design and analyse member surveys, draft reports and briefings, and support senior leaders with concise summaries and external collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, authoritative content.
• Highly organised; capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and contributing proactively.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Writing skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid (3 days office, 2 from home)

Membership Bespoke is recruiting for a Researcher on behalf ofan influential Trade Association.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.

Membership Bespoke 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.