Data Researcher

Job Type: Temporary with potential to go perm

Location: TW1 Hybrid (including remote working)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Researcher with strong analytical skills and a background in legal, policy, academic, or library sciences research. This role is ideal for someone experienced in working with complex information sources-such as contracts, legislation, policy papers, and parliamentary documents-and who is comfortable managing, interpreting, and validating data at scale. Experience in law, public policy, or political research is highly beneficial. Fluency in a second European language is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis across European policy developments, national parliamentary activity, and legislative documentation.
• Review, interpret, and analyse contracts, policies, and legal/legislative texts.
• Support the Data Editor by collecting, verifying, and synthesising information for ongoing research projects.
• Produce clear, comprehensive reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate insights and findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all data outputs.
• Use advanced research and data analysis tools to source, extract, organise, and process large volumes of information.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Researcher, Data Analyst, Legal Researcher, Policy Analyst, or similar research-focused role.
• Strong understanding of European policy frameworks, governmental structures, and parliamentary processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse legislation, legal texts, policies, and contractual documents.
• Proficiency in data analysis or research tools (e.g., Excel, data platforms, research databases).
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible insights.
• Fluency in English; a second European language is highly desirable.
• A degree in Law, Politics, Public Policy, Library Sciences, or a related academic research field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to contribute to influential research projects with meaningful impact.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with exposure to expert-led work.