Training and Development Associate

We are seeking a full‑time Training and Development Associate to develop, pilot and deliver a range of training programmes in 2026.

About More in Common

More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France, Brazil, Spain and Poland 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 and part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews and secondary data analysis; audience mapping and audience strategy; strategic communications strategy and campaign development.

In 2026, More in Common has a range of exciting projects in the pipeline, including:

• Launching a new training arm with a range of training programmes based on the Seven Segments - which this role will lead.
• Understanding the key dynamics of local elections in England and Scottish and Welsh Parliament elections.
• Embedding our new Seven Segments with a wider range of organisations.
• A deep dive into our ‘Dissenting Disruptor’ segment.
• Working with a range of partners to help them understand their audiences.
• Helping navigate declining trust in institutions.

About This Role

These programmes will be developed from the findings of two key research reports from 2025. The training programmes aim to:

• Equip Progressive Activists with the tools and strategies to build broad coalitions and campaign effectively.
• Help leaders and boards manage progressive, values‑driven workforces.
• Help managers understand the diversity of public opinion on a range of issues.

The Training and Development Associate role involves the following indicative duties:

• With the Deputy Director (Strategy and Development), launch More in Common UK’s training arm.
• Develop More in Common UK’s training programmes, creating a suite of training materials.
• Deliver directly, and support others to deliver, at least 20 in‑house training programmes and 6 ‘open‑access’ training programmes in 12 months.
• Train over 700 individuals in 12 months, with more than 90% rating the training highly effective.
• Design and implement a robust approach to monitoring and evaluation for our training programmes.
• Ensure all training programmes are underpinned by robust, up‑to‑date research.
• Contribute to More in Common’s wider thought‑leadership and political engagement.
• Lead the marketing and outreach to external partners and organisations.
• Design and deliver webinars and short insights products.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues on a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Represent More in Common's work and values to a wide variety of external organisations.
• Any other tasks as reasonably required from time to time.

The Training and Development Associate will work closely with the UK Team across our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. We have initial funding to appoint a Training and Development Associate on a fixed‑term (12‑month) contract.

Qualifications and Experience

• Considerable experience in delivering high‑quality training programmes.
• Experience in designing or updating training materials.
• Experience designing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for training.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Some experience with and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience producing written content that is engaged with wider political or social debates.
• A deep understanding of UK politics and the role research and communications play in shaping public policy outcomes.
• An ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of spotting opportunities to secure new work.
• The ability to manage tasks and projects independently and in a team.
• A hunger for disseminating More in Common’s research to new audiences.

The above is an indicative guide to what we’re looking for, but you do not need to meet every bullet point listed. We are open to a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds and skillsets.

Other Information

• Are curious, rigorous, restless, energetic and creative.
• Are able to think ahead and get big stuff done.
• Are committed to a process of ongoing learning.
• Have direct experience with and understand people from different perspectives and backgrounds.
• Are excited to do work that works across political divides.
• Are interested in reaching left behind communities.
• Want to be part of finding practical solutions.

Compensation and Conditions

Competitive salary (£35,000-£40,000) plus excellent benefits including private health insurance, generous leave policy, and a personal learning and growth budget.

Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented and minority communities.

Deadlines and How to Apply

The application deadline is Sunday 11 January at 23:59. Applications should include:

• a short cover letter (max. one page)
• a CV
• a separate Word document describing a piece of training or public speaking you have delivered in the last few years (max 200 words).

Initial screening calls will take place w/c 12 January, with interviews w/c 19 January. We aim to appoint by w/c 26 January.