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Britain Remade is looking to hire (at least one) Policy Researcher
Britain Remade is hiring!
If you subscribe to this newsletter, then chances are you’re a fan of the work of the campaign group Britain Remade, where I’m Head of Policy (either that, or you really don’t like us). We are looking to grow our Policy and Research team with one or two new Policy Researchers (depending on seniority).
It’s a really fun team and, at least traditionally, a job in the research team gives you substantial freedom to pursue your research interests - whether that’s why Leeds is the largest city in Western Europe without a metro system, whether or not ‘Manchesterism’ is really working (look out for a v. good post from Michael on that next week), or working with nuclear engineers to figure out how to make radiation safety regulation more proportionate.
Whether you’re just starting out in the world of policy research, looking to make a career transition (maybe you’re a journalist, planner, or academic who wants to get into the policy weeds), or an established ‘wonk’, we’d love to hear from you.
(I apologise that we’ve done that extremely annoying ‘competitive’ thing on the salary, but we’re a small team and genuinely flexible on salary for the right candidate.)
Here’s the job spec!
Please share it with anyone you think might be interested and please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t exactly match the skill set - if you’ve been following our work for a while we want to hear from you.
Details
Role: Policy Researcher/Senior Policy Researcher
Location: London (with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and role seniority
Duration: Permanent
Application closing date: 25th June 2026
Overview
Britain Remade is the nation’s leading pro-growth campaign with over 40,000 supporters. We combine in-depth policy research with modern political campaigning to tackle Britain’s biggest problems from expensive energy to the housing shortage.
We are looking to expand our Policy/Research team and hire one or two members of staff to produce cutting-edge research to make the case for policies that lower rents, lower bills, and get Britain’s economy growing again. We are open to appointing candidates at different levels of seniority. For exceptional candidates, there may be scope for a more senior appointment, including leading our research function.
About the Role
As part of Britain Remade’s Policy and Research team, you will:
Work closely with the Head of Policy to develop Britain Remade’s policy positions.
Analyse data to generate practical policy insights.
Write briefing papers, opinion articles, and blog posts on key issues.
Keep track of policy developments in energy, housing, and transport.
Use research to identify new campaigning opportunities.
Represent Britain Remade publicly across media platforms (broadcast, print, social media).
Present findings and engage with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and media representatives.
Examples of recent Britain Remade research projects include:
Using AI/coding to track changes in the length of planning applications for major infrastructure projects.
Analysing private data on planning applications to forecast whether the Government will reach its 1.5 million home housing target.
Working with nuclear engineering experts to identify shortcomings in the way nuclear power is regulated and put forward a more proportionate approach.
Britain Remade is a national campaign. If you’re successful, expect to travel across Britain visiting everything from nuclear power stations in Wales to offshore wind farms off the coast of Aberdeen.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Excellent persuasive writing skills.
Solid grasp of economics and public policy with the ability to clearly explain complex ideas.
Genuine passion for economic growth and Britain Remade’s policy areas.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver quality work quickly.
Comfortable with data analysis and interpretation.
Quick learner.
Desirable:
Experience with statistical software like Stata or R (advanced Excel skills are equally valued).
Experience with econometrics.
Previous experience writing policy reports.
Specialist knowledge in housing, transport, or energy policy.
The Ideal Candidate(s)
We’re looking for someone proactive, self-motivated, and genuinely interested in shaping UK policy. You might have experience as a policy researcher, a relevant master’s degree, parliamentary experience, or simply an active interest demonstrated through your own writing or blogs. You’re comfortable with data and statistics and eager to learn new skills—whether that’s using AI to assess planning applications, mapping software for urban planning, or digging through archives for research.
We don’t expect you to match every detail perfectly—Britain Remade is a flexible organisation willing to shape the role around the right candidate. So don’t be deterred if your background doesn’t perfectly align. Whether you’re a town planner interested in moving into policy advocacy, a nuclear engineer keen to influence regulations or an experienced policy professional looking to lead a research function and shape the direction of a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a short cover letter (150 words max), and a list of three blogs, articles, or reports you think every policymaker should read (and one they shouldn’t!) to communications@britainremade.co.uk.
If you have any examples of your writing, it is encouraged to include these within your application.
Reminder: send your application before 11pm on Thursday 25th June.