Creative UK is the independent network for the UK Creative Industries.
Our goal is simple: to cultivate a world where creativity is championed, valued, and nurtured.
We have established an authentic voice which represents, promotes and enhances the interests of the UK's world-leading creative sector.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research and Policy professional to join our small yet powerful Policy team.
This is a new role which will support our mission to champion and grow the UK's cultural and creative industries through high-quality research and evidence-based policy development.
As Senior Research and Policy Analyst you will play a critical role in providing data-driven insights, developing impactful policy recommendations and supporting advocacy efforts to influence decision-making at all levels.
You will collaborate with our Head of Insights and expertise across the company working with and identifying data gaps to ensure that Creative UK is data-driven in its evidence base.
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills • Proven experience in conducting qualitative, quantitative research, with the ability to analyse complex data and present findings clearly.
• Good knowledge of UK public policy and an understanding of the cultural and creative industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write persuasively for diverse audiences.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and data analysis tools (e.g.
Excel, SPSS,or similar).
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently when needed.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building (desirable)
• Familiarity with funding mechanisms and investment frameworks relevant to the cultural and creative industries.
(desirable)
• Knowledge of emerging trends such as AI, sustainability and innovation within the cultural and creative sectors.
(desirable)
THE PACKAGE? • Flexible hybrid working
• Pension enrolment 5% employer contribution from 3 months service
• Medicash from 3 months service?
• BUPA medical insurance & Life Assurance (1 year service)?
• Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
• Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners
• Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
• Mental Health Day, a paid day off work per annum to focus on activities which help you to alleviate stress
• Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August
• Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period
• Paid volunteer day per year to give something back to the community
LOCATION: Central London.
Hybrid working.
SALARY: £35,000 + benefits
CONTRACT: Full-time employee, initial 1-year fixed term with scope to become permanent
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to by Monday 6th January 2025.
Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey.
Interviews will take place by video conference on W/C 20th January 2025