70 Political Science jobs in London
Government Affairs Manager
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Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? How about working on some of the most challenging technology policy issues around, such as cross-jurisdictional law enforcement access, data sovereignty or addressing emerging cyber threats? If so, Microsoft's Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Department (CELA) has an immediate opening for a senior professional to do just that. The successful candidate will have experience working on technology policy issues preferably within a corporate environment or experience in another complex policy environment. They will have an insatiable desire to learn more. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of policy issues such as AI regulation, copyright, skills, digital safety across all aspects of government, regulatory, and public policy issues that affect innovation and growth in the tech sector.
This position will be based in London and will collaborate closely with members on the UK teams and with the larger Microsoft regional and global team.
**Responsibilities**
+ Advocates for, and manages, policy issues (e.g., social, political, technical), and leads the company's engagement and campaign with senior internal stakeholders related to government affairs on priority issues, strategies, and programs.
+ Contributes to, and develops, Microsoft's policy agenda and advocacy strategies for top priorities.
+ Responds to key strategic issues and recommends well thought-out actions by prioritizing, ensuring alignment with stakeholder positions, leveraging specialists, or escalating matters.
+ Manages affairs in rapidly changing and ambiguous political, policy, and industry environments.
+ Develops strategies for multiple regulatory and legislative initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on regulatory and legislative issues to assess their impact on Microsoft goals and objectives; delivers materials (e.g., strategy, policy briefings, other documentation) to internal stakeholders.
**Subject Matter Expertise and Influence**
+ Develops and implements strategies for leveraging partnerships with external partners and key influencers to advance Microsoft's public policy agenda in several key areas.
+ Develops and establishes an intelligence network, gathers and analyzes external/internal data and relationship interactions, and shares internal and external intelligence findings in support of Microsoft's and customers' business objectives.
+ Provides counseling on public policy and geo-political or cultural topics to business units related to specific product development or business plans.
+ Develops and recommends highly creative solutions for advancing Microsoft policy and political agenda, while managing risks and consequences.
**Representing Microsoft**
+ Participates in internal/external events; supports executive engagement and participation in international events.
+ Directs political strategies, provides strategic vision, and develops communication framework and messaging in partnership with Communications team for Microsoft by implementing strategies across diverse stakeholders.
**External Relationships**
+ Builds and maintains a strong, ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders (e.g., peer and industry organizations, think tanks, academics, businesses, community leaders) to align interests to significantly advance Microsoft's objectives in key priority areas; builds strategic relationships that position Microsoft as a key trusted advisor to targeted political leadership, trade bodies and think tanks
+ Serves as a strategic partner to the Public Sector and other key business leads by supporting sales and market opportunities, building Microsoft's reputation as a globally trusted provider of technology, and assisting in navigating, minimizing, or removing roadblocks in order to drive business results.
**Internal Collaboration**
+ Acts as a subject matter expert for large, critical projects, and may provide direction to teammates or a cross-functional project team, or act as a project lead across country and team lines.
+ Resolves complex, cross-group priority conflicts and gains alignment across teams to enable the achievement of shared business objectives; facilitates and coordinates internal business operations within region to raise awareness and facilitate communication and coordination of effort.
+ Collaborates with, and influences, senior-level internal stakeholders and subject matter experts within and outside of Government Affairs to ensure a mutual understanding and alignment of objectives, priorities, and resources
**Qualifications**
Required Qualifications
+ Demonstrable experience in government affairs, public affairs, or public policy within government, corporate government affairs office, agency, industry association, coalition or equivalent group or a policy-focused research institution.
+ Demonstrable experience in parliament, Ministerial office or political party
Preferred Qualifications
+ Technology company experience.
+ Capability to build and maintain relationships and provide service in a highly matrixed internal organization.
+ Proven ability and skills to conceive, analyze, develop, and execute medium-to-long term strategies and campaigns to deal with complex issues of technology, policy, and law, involving multiple issues and players. Ability to work autonomously and with ambiguity will be an asset.
+ Attention to detail and curiosity to learn are key indicators of success.
+ Proficient oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
#CELA
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
Government Affairs Director
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Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? How about working on some of the most challenging technology policy issues around, such as cross-jurisdictional law enforcement access, data sovereignty or addressing emerging cyber threats? We have an immediate opening for a highly motivated and experienced government affairs professional to join Microsoft's Global Affairs team (CELA) in the UK. This team provides front-line legal, government relations and regulatory affairs support for Microsoft's interests in the UK.
This is a senior-level role and the successful candidate will have significant experience working on technology policy issues preferably within a corporate environment or experience in another complex policy environment. This role will be an Individual Contributor role, allowing you to focus impact on the outcomes you're driving without a requirement for people-management.
**Responsibilities**
**Strategy/Program Management**
+ Provides strategic vision and leadership for developing and executing top-priority program frameworks for achieving policy and political goals.
+ Leads the formation of Microsoft's policy agenda and positions on a broad range of issues, including designing and executing strategic campaigns, and identifying strategic opportunities for Microsoft to advance its long-term goals.
+ Provides advice and counsel to executive management on unusually complex and critical issues or matters of concern to Microsoft and the industry.
+ Anticipates and addresses novel issues and opportunities facing Microsoft and the industry in a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment and leads the development of associated strategies.
+ Directs strategies to ensure regulations and legislation positively impact Microsoft's products, operations, associates, and customers by collaborating with coalitions and relevant interest groups to achieve desired regulatory or legislative outcomes; negotiates and aligns complex or conflicting policy with Microsoft's goals and strategy; monitors and responds to complex regulatory issues and new policies.
**Subject Matter Expertise and Influence**
+ Develops and implements strategies for leveraging partnerships with external partners and key influencers to significantly impact the advancement of Microsoft's policy and political agenda.
+ Maintains relationships with key influencers to gather and apply intelligence findings through a network of key senior executives and external stakeholders regarding highly strategic or sensitive issues affecting Microsoft's long-term objectives or future issues.
+ Advises and partners with senior executives and key/senior-level external stakeholders to gain buy in on policy positions by providing expertise, strategic vision and anticipating future issues; prepares senior and executive stakeholder for public testimony on complex issues.
+ Provides thought leadership and champions cutting-edge initiatives and solutions that significantly impact the advancement of Microsoft's long-term objectives and priorities.
**Representing Microsoft**
+ Determines strategy for developing internal/external events to drive Government Affairs objectives and social media engagement.
+ Drives the communication framework and messaging development for Government Affairs to drive and enhance company reputation.
**External Relationships**
+ Leads efforts to create strategic partnerships and coalitions with highly complex governmental and non-governmental thought leaders (e.g., peer and industry organizations, think tanks, academics, businesses, community leaders) to align stakeholder interests to Microsoft and optimally position them as advocates for Microsoft policy, political, and business priorities; drives strategic long-term, meaningful relationships with key political leadership and trade/think tanks and looks for opportunities to partner on public policy issues.
+ Provides thought leadership for identifying and unblocking potential regulatory issues that prevent access to market opportunities; strategically partners with the Public Sector and other key business/client leads.
**Internal Collaboration**
+ Designs, leads, and collaborates on cross-group projects that are of strategic importance to Microsoft, or that involve senior executive participation, to develop scalable and sustainable solutions.
+ Leads the resolution of competing policy approaches by collaborating with Microsoft senior executives within legal and non-legal organizations (e.g., how Legal and Engineering would deal with accessibility) to ensure a coordinated approach on issues with Microsoft-wide impact or high external visibility.
+ Collaborates with, and influences, executive-level stakeholders across the company to educate on government/regulatory requirements and policy landscape implications, guide business and product strategies, identify partnerships to grow the business and ensure alignment of objectives, priorities, and resources.
**Qualifications**
Required Qualifications
+ Demonstrable experience including significant experience working as a government affairs, public affairs, or public policy expert in government, a multinational organization, a corporate government affairs office, an industry association, coalition or equivalent group or a policy-focused research institution.
+ Demonstrable experience leading Govt Affairs for an organisation or agency
Preferred Qualifications
+ Capability to build and maintain relationships and provide service in a highly matrixed internal organization.
+ Ability and skills to conceive, analyze, develop, and execute medium-to-long term strategies and campaigns to deal with complex issues of technology, policy, and law, involving multiple issues and players. Ability to work autonomously and with ambiguity will be required.
+ Attention to detail and curiosity to learn are key indicators of success.
+ Proficient oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
#CELA
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Senior Political Analyst
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£40,031 - £2,033
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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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Contract typePermanent
Business areaTEC - Regulation
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Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London
About the jobJob summary
About the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.
As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.
Job descriptionAbout the role
This newly created role will help lead the Commissions strategic intelligence function focusing on threats to democracy and digital transparency. The Senior Analyst will drive innovation, exploring AI applications to shape new regulatory approaches and streamline processes.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the collection, examination and dissemination of intelligence relating to identified threats to the democratic system, proactively identifying risks that may require the Commission to intervene
- Contributing and leading the interpretation of data, presenting accurate and high-quality insight reports
- Engage with external stakeholders to identify areas of joint work while supporting internal analysts in the efficient delivery of the Commission's monitoring and intelligence function
About the team
The Regulatory Action team is expanding to support the Commissions corporate plan. The team is dynamic, hybrid and committed to regulatory excellence. The team monitors campaigning and other activities by political parties and campaigners where it relates to political finance. The new Senior Analyst will play a key part in the team's regulatory work by leading innovation projects and developing new intelligence capabilities.
Person specificationWho we're looking for
This role will suit someone with experience in regulatory intelligence, stakeholder engagement and digital innovation. Success will come from strategic thinking, data interpretation, and the ability to lead and mentor others.
You will need:
- Experience in intelligence gathering and analysis
- Experience in stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge or experience in leveraging emerging technologies to innovate processes
Alongside your salary of 0,031, The Electoral Commission contributes 1,596 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Why work for us?
This is a high impact opportunity with the scope to influence policy, collaborate with external stakeholders and mentor analysts. You will gain exposure to a wide range of internal stakeholders at all levels of the Commission.
We offer a strong total reward package, including:
- Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
- 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
- Study support for professional qualifications
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more
Selection process details
How to apply
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.
Please submit:
An anonymised CV, which must not include:
- Your name, address, contact details, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, or any other personal identifiers
- Names of educational institutions or dates of education
- Employment history older than 10 years (unless directly relevant and explicitly required in the person specification)
An anonymised supporting statement, clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.
If a specific qualification is required (e.g. a chartered status), you may include its title (e.g. "CIPFA-qualified accountant") but not the awarding body or dates.
If the role only asks for general education (e.g. "educated to degree level or equivalent"), simply state this—no further detail is needed.
Failure to comply with these anonymisation instructions may result in your application being withdrawn.
Supporting disabled applicants
The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview.
To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 19th October (23:59)
- Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 27th October
- Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing TBC
Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil ServicePlease note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
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Medical Research Associate
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This is a unique and varied London-based role that offers the opportunity to influence both product development and certification strategy in the aerospace industry and beyond.
Working closely with our Chief Technical Officer, engineering teams, and company doctors, you will help shape innovative products that enhance safety and performance. This is a dual-role, combining hands-on involvement in product development and medical trials with high-level input into product development, business development, and strategic direction.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with technical and medical teams to support the design and development of innovative safety technologies
- Define aeromedical certification requirements and coordinate aviation medical trials to support product approval
- Interface with aviation regulators to establish new certification standards and provide specialist input during regulatory discussions
- Support broader business activities, including strategic planning and technical support during business development efforts
Help guide the company's medical direction while contributing to cross-functional technical and commercial problem-solving
Who You Are:
We're looking for someone who enjoys switching between clinical / scientific work and business challenges. As a problem solver you are excited to contribute across domains. We are looking for someone from a medicine background, with the following experience:
- Medicine graduate who has either left the medical profession to undertake other roles, or is considering new opportunities outside of medicine
- Proven methodical scientific approach to problem solving
Desirable but not essential – Experience in the aviation industry and conduct of research or clinical trials
You'll Also Bring:
Ability to support laboratory and prototype development activities
- A demonstrated interest in supporting a business to quickly develop new ideas for solving complex technical problems
- Willingness to get stuck into a variety of different technical and business challenges, whenever needed
- Proven track record of working within small, agile teams
- Desirable but not essential – Working knowledge of system safety (in any relevant industry)
This is a unique opportunity to be involved at an early product development stage, in an exciting venture that will provide a huge variety of growth and learning opportunities. The role will require travel to Europe for test campaigns, which will likely involve periods of working with our overseas test partners, maybe two to three times per year.
We encourage those interested in part time opportunities to apply.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location: Bush House, London, UK (Remote/Hybrid options not available)
Starting Date: Starting date from November 3, 2025
Visa sponsorship available
Application deadline: 23 October 2025
Grade and Salary: £46,189 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Vision & Human-Robot Interaction (VHR) Group at King’s College London. The role focuses on translating a tendon-driven soft robotic exoskeleton glove designed for home-based hand rehabilitation in stroke survivors.
Responsibilities :
- Lead integration of embedded control systems and multimodal intent detection
- Contribute to the control software and monitoring interface development
- Support clinical user trials, including data collection and analysis
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of robotics researchers and clinicians
Qualifications :
Essential:
- PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (candidates awaiting viva considered)
- Proven experience in mechanical design of exoskeletons, wearable robotics, or soft actuators
- Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in ROS or other robotics frameworks
- At least one peer-reviewed publication in robotics, AI, or biomedical engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
- Involvement in user and clinical studies or translational research
- Familiarity with medical device certifications (ISO 13485) or CE/UKCA regulations
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Quantitative Research Associate
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We are looking for an Associate Quantitative Analyst to join our Quantitative Research team.
This team is responsible for developing and validating the financial models that drive our market risk analytics, with a particular focus on liquidity risk and credit charges in private market portfolios.
As part of a growing quantitative team—alongside Quant Development, Quant Strategies, and Risk Advisory—you will play a key role in shaping the firm’s expanding capabilities in credit and equity derivatives, building on our established expertise in interest rate and FX risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and document pricing and risk models for credit and equity derivatives as part of the firm’s strategic expansion in these areas.
- Work closely with Quant Dev to integrate new models into our internal Python-based risk platform.
- Support the Quant Strategies and Risk Advisory teams with model calibration, validation, and interpretation across private credit and equity-related exposures.
- Contribute to liquidity risk modelling, credit charge calculation, and scenario analysis for private market portfolios.
- Conduct research into new modelling methodologies and maintain awareness of market and regulatory developments.
- Translate complex model outputs into actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare technical documentation, testing frameworks, and presentation materials for model sign-off and client communication.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a quantitative finance, risk modelling, or financial engineering role.
- Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative/STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science).
- Practical experience with pricing and risk management of credit and/or equity derivatives, ideally across multiple asset classes.
- Strong programming skills in Python for financial modelling and data analysis.
- Solid understanding of market risk concepts including VaR, stress testing, sensitivities, and exposure analysis.
- Ability to work independently on model design and testing, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain quantitative results to non-specialist audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project streams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with C++ or Rust for performance-critical quantitative modelling.
- Familiarity with private market liquidity risk, credit charges, and illiquid portfolio analytics.
- Exposure to interest rate and FX derivatives and related risk frameworks.
Benefits
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.
Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Our core company values are;
- Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
- Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
- Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
- Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
- Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Financial Services Research Associate
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RCQ Associates is an internationally renowned, niche headhunting firm, focused on connecting outstanding global talent within financial markets. We were established in 2015 by Edward James, a globally acclaimed headhunting professional with 20 years’ experience. We are internationally renowned as a researcher and headhunting specialist within the Financial Markets space and our experts have successfully completed mandates at all levels of seniority, including at board level.
We are now seeking a bright individual with a strong work ethic, a research mindset, and excellent communication skills to join our small growing team. In this role, you will focus on UK and European hiring needs, working with leading international banks and investors. You must have a strong work ethic, and in return you would expect on target earnings after 18 months to be above £100k.
The role:
• You will be focused on researching, identifying, and attracting international specialists for open roles in Europe. The right candidate will be creative in their approach to business development, and should be excited to build a network outside of our existing contacts.
• The role will be mainly office based in Richmond (South West London), with a significant period of time spent networking and researching existing databases for individuals with experience matching current requirements.
• You will be required to speak with contacts at all levels throughout the day, mainly over the phone but also where possible and relevant, in person. Typically, these contacts will very bright and have a Master’s degree or a PhD and be at mid or senior level.
• One you have gained an understanding of the technical aspects of this sector, you will have the opportunity to develop the business area and gain new clients for your business area. We offer a structured promotion plan and are looking for people to grow with the business. In depth on the desk training will be provided.
The key traits we are seeking:
• As a bright individual, you will have the ability to pick up technical concepts. We are ideally seeking graduates with an excellent academic background and evidence of research experience, ideally with some work experience.
• Trustworthy and diligent. We are proud of our reputation as a trusted advisor to all of our contacts. We are not looking for someone with a sales mindset but focus on those who can add value and strive to go the extra mile in a consultative and value-added manner.
• Self-motivated and ambitious, with the desire to excel.
• Strong communication skills both in person and particularly given our international client base, you must be happy conversing on the phone with highly intelligent individuals where English is not always their first language.
• You must consider yourself to be well organised and have strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work with people in other time zones who may require communicating with outside of usual office hours.
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Clinical Research Associate I
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Job title: Clinical Project Associate I
Location: London
Contract duration: 12 months
Client: Pharmaceutical
Job Purpose:
The Project Associate (PA) supports the planning and execution of multiple clinical development initiatives. Working closely with Clinical Development colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders, the PA drives operational efficiency and contributes to successful project delivery. The role ensures project activities are well-organized, deadlines are met, and communication flows effectively.
Major Activities:
• Project Planning, Coordination and Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, and contribute to content of key deliverables. Ensure all aspects of the project are organized and tracked effectively. Monitor completion status of deliverables, flag issues and opportunities, and escalate as needed. Ensure team is working in alignment with project objectives. Maintain project dashboards and support reporting for governance reviews.
• Documentation Management: Maintain and manage project documents, reports, and meeting agendas/minutes, ensuring that all records are accurate and accessible.
• Meeting Preparation & Facilitation: Schedule, prepare, and co-facilitate project meetings and workshops, ensuring adherence to meeting excellence standards (agenda, minutes, action items)
• Communication: Act as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders, facilitating seamless information flow and collaboration.
• Content creation: Creation of structured content in PowerPoint to support project needs and communication with project teams and stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet predefined quality standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in project execution and collaborate with the team to develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Data Analysis: Analyze project-related data to extract insights that support informed decision-making. Contribute to benchmarking and background research on regulatory landscapes and industry practices.
Primary focus will be supporting the Protocol Design Excellence (PDE) team within the Clinical Science group.
Education and/or professional experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field.
Languages:
• Fluent English (oral and written)
Experience / Professional Requirements:
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical research, project coordination or consultancy.
• Understanding of Drug Development processes and familiarity with clinical trial processes and regulatory frameworks
• Strong organisational, project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Delivery focus; reliable and respond promptly to requests
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Successful relationship builder and communicator
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: Experience with AI tools in clinical development
Research Associate | Market Intel
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Research Associate | Banking Market Intel | £28,000-36,000 DOE
**2nd Language Required**
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Research Associate - Infrastructure Insights
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**Infrastructure Insights**
**Location:** UK or Ireland
**Work mode:** Home Based - Hybrid
**Position Summary:**
The **Research Associate - Infrastructure Insights** plays a key role in advancing Bentley's mission to inform and inspire positive change across the global infrastructure ecosystem. Sitting within the Infrastructure Policy & Advocacy (IPA) initiative, this role leads industry-insight monitoring and reporting for Bentley's leadership team.
You will design and manage a scalable research process to identify and track emerging trends in infrastructure markets, develop productive relationships with industry membership bodies, and deliver quarterly data-driven reports that help shape Bentley's strategic direction. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and ensure research outputs are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with Bentley's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and equity.
_Note: This role is internally titled_ **_Infrastructure Insights Lead_** _, reflecting its strategic scope and leadership responsibilities within the IPA initiative._
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the IPA's industry-insight monitoring and reporting function, developing a scalable process for market research and reporting that can grow across regions and business functions.
+ Conduct desk-based research and engage stakeholders - including industry associations and relevant bodies - to analyze:
+ Global developments across infrastructure sectors (transport, water, energy, etc.)
+ Infrastructure policy and investment trends in Bentley's key markets
+ Innovative funding, finance, and delivery models
+ Digital transformation trends in infrastructure
+ Synthesize research findings into quarterly insight reports, briefing notes, market scans, and landscape analyses to support Bentley's programs and partnerships.
+ Develop and maintain a knowledge base of relevant data sources, stakeholders, and industry initiatives, ensuring insights are accurate, timely, and broadly accessible to internal stakeholders.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support inclusive decision-making and knowledge sharing.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in public policy, management, engineering, urban planning, economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred but not required.
+ 5+ years of experience in research, consulting, or policy analysis, ideally within infrastructure or the built environment.
+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (near-native fluency required); additional languages are a plus.
+ Self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
+ Familiarity with infrastructure markets, public policy, and international business - or the ability to quickly learn and adapt.
+ Commitment to Bentley's values, including sustainability, innovation, and fostering an inclusive workplace.
+ We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet 100% of the listed qualifications.
**What We Offer:**
+ A great Team and culture - please see our colleague video .
+ An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
+ An attractive salary and benefits package.
+ A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
+ A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world's infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
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**About Bentley Systems**
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. Opportunity Employer:**
Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.
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