Research Analyst

Labour Market Analyst/Researcher/Economist

circa £45,000 + benefits

Up to 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Wimbledon (with flexible and hybrid working)

The role

We're looking for a Labour Market Analyst to join our Public Policy and HR Practice team. In this role, you'll support the CIPD's labour market and wider policy work through high-quality analysis, research and written insight. You'll work with a range of labour market and survey datasets to identify trends, develop evidence-based recommendations and contribute to some of the CIPD's most influential publications. This is an exciting opportunity to build your profile as an analyst, working closely with senior colleagues, policymakers, journalists and HR professionals to help shape conversations about the world of work.

What you'll be doing

• Analysing labour market and survey data to identify trends and generate meaningful insights.
• Working with key datasets including the Labour Force Survey, Lightcast vacancy data, and our own quarterly Labour Market Outlook and the annual Good Work Index.
• Providing analytical support across a range of policy areas including labour markets, skills, education, reward, diversity and inclusion.
• Supporting the production of the CIPD's flagship Labour Market Outlook report, including project coordination, analysis and drafting.
• Producing clear and engaging written content, including reports, blogs, briefings and commentary for media, policy and practitioner audiences.
• Providing analysis and insight to support media engagement with national outlets such as the BBC, Sky News, The Times, The Guardian and The Telegraph.
• Contributing to policy discussions through meetings, stakeholder engagement and roundtable events.
• Opportunity to present research findings through conferences, webinars, videos, panel discussions and CIPD events.

What you'll need to be successful

• Strong quantitative analysis skills, with experience analysing survey data and/or large datasets.
• Experience working in a research, economics, public policy or insight-focused environment.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, accessible insight.
• Experience using statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS or Stata.
• Degree-level qualification in Economics or a relevant social science discipline.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A genuine interest in labour market trends, public policy and the changing world of work

About us

We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people and contributing to stronger economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals — experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally, and a growing community engaging with our research, insights and learning, we provide trusted advice and independent thought leadership. We are also a leading voice in shaping good work that creates value for everyone.

We offer an inclusive and collaborative working environment, a wide range of development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including 28 days’ annual leave (with the option to buy and sell), a personal development allowance, access to an award-winning pension scheme and a strong focus on wellbeing, including a cashback health scheme. We also recognise and support colleagues through different life stages, with enhanced parental leave, fertility and family-forming support, and support for colleagues with caring responsibilities.

We value everyone as an individual and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, ensuring fair opportunities for all and strengthening how we work and deliver impact together.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible. The application deadline is on Monday 13 July.