At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse public opinion data and create compelling insights for diverse audiences.
- Company: Join More in Common, a dynamic research agency focused on building an inclusive UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave policy, and a flexible working environment.
- Other info: Exciting projects ahead, including collaborations with video game designers and national institutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by tackling societal challenges and promoting unity in the UK.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in R coding and strong data visualisation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 42500 £ per year.
More in Common is seeking a full-time Research and Data Analyst as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. The Analyst will serve as a key member of the UK team, supporting our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work.
More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France, Poland and Brazil to tackle polarisation and division. Our mission is to understand the forces driving us apart, help societies find common ground and bring people together to tackle shared challenges. In the UK, our work is best described as being part consultancy, part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews and secondary data analysis; strategic communications strategy and campaign development.
This unique values-based lens to our quantitative and qualitative research means we can understand not only what the public thinks on the big challenges facing British society today – but crucially why they think it. Our insights help leaders in government, the media, business, and civil society to develop better strategies and communications – particularly in reaching disengaged communities far from the Westminster/London bubble – and to better navigate tricky and divisive issues.
Over the last year, More in Common has published agenda-setting thought leadership on a whole range of debates facing British society – from exploring the public’s starting points on climate action and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour; to highlighting the public’s expectations on mental health reform and what’s next for the levelling up agenda. Our work is regularly covered in the British press and media and we’ve developed a series of partnerships with broadcasters and newspapers to deliver top-quality research insights.
We’ve helped national institutions such as the BBC, British Library and National Trust to better understand and communicate with their audiences, we’ve helped partners in government and civil society with the set-up and delivery of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and we’ve supported a range of partners to prepare campaigns, messaging and policy proposals from the National Farmers Union to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation among many others.
In 2025, More in Common has a range of exciting projects in the pipeline, including:
- Working with video game designers to develop strategic interventions with low-trust groups to tackle disinformation
- Developing new strategies to talk about men’s health issues in ways that avoid culture war traps
- Expanding our international research offer
- Working with national institutions to help them better understand their audiences and users
- Working with leading transport authorities and think tanks to help navigate backlash against active transport and public transport initiatives.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY + INCLUSION
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and minority communities.
The role will report to our Research and Analysis Manager. The role will be based in our London office, with Monday-Thursday working at the office and Friday at home or the office.
Analysis
- Translating public opinion data into insights for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and the general public
- Performing analysis using techniques including cluster analysis, multi-level regression modelling, conjoint analysis and MaxDiff analysis
- Telling compelling stories through creative data visualisation
Research
- End-to-end project management for public opinion research projects from design to execution, analysis and presentation of insights
- Conducting quantitative fieldwork including survey drafting and executing advanced survey experiments
- Upholding a culture of best research practice, including supporting global colleagues with research queries
- Managing external relationships with clients, partners and research vendors
- Designing insights products to disseminate our insights and research
- Developing press releases for journalists, including conducting data checks
- Drafting and co-authoring public-facing research reports and briefings
Proficiency in coding in R is a requirement for this role. Beyond this, the following would be an asset:
- Demonstrated expertise extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets
- Strong data visualisation skills, with the ability to communicate insights to diverse audiences
- Good understanding of statistical methods including regression modelling and hypothesis testing
- A track record of project management
- Curiosity for understanding and engaging people, and a desire to tell new stories that focus on building upon common ground in Britain today
- An understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy
- Professional background in public opinion or market research would be desirable
- Are strategic, rigorous, restless, energetic and creative
- Are interested in reaching left behind communities
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary (between £32,500 and £42,500) along with generous leave policy.
