Research and Policy Analyst

Job Vacancy - Research and Policy Analyst

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Salary: £34,125
Location: London/Hybrid
Contract: Full Time
Closing date: 23:59 – 20 September 2024
Applications: HR@cbcew.org.uk

We are looking for a Research and Policy Analyst to work across a diverse range of national and international policy areas. This role will suit someone with a committed interest in politics and social justice looking for the opportunity to apply their research capability.

You will work with a small professional team, committed to working collaboratively towards clearly defined outcomes. You will be able to draw upon your political awareness and build relationships with subject matter experts across politics, academia, dioceses and church agencies.

The role will blend working at the office of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, 39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX, a short walk from Victoria Station in Central London, and working from home. The successful candidate will join a team developing close relationships with partners across England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To undertake research and develop position statements on a wide range of national and international social justice issues.
  • To develop written and oral briefings on domestic and international political and social justice issues for colleagues, bishops, partners and other stakeholders.
  • To apply an understanding of contemporary political and social changes in order to ensure that the policy voice of the Church remains relevant.
  • To work in close collaboration with Partnership and Public Affairs team colleagues to ensure that the bishops are heard as a consistent and collegiate voice externally.
  • To contribute towards the Church’s role in public life across Whitehall and Cardiff departments, Ministers, MPs and MSs, special advisers and other relevant people.

Apply

Applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK and forward a full CV and cover letter illustrating their skills and motivation for this role to: HR@cbcew.org.uk

For further information please contact: HR@cbcew.org.uk