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Job Reference tbigc/TP/22857/293

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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent/Full Time
Contract Details:
Ongoing
Salary:
Location:
London
Closing Date:
31/05/2021
Seniority level:
Policy
Company Industry:
UK Policy Team
Job Function:
United Kingdom

Focus of the Role

Renewing the Centre is the main UK-facing policy and research unit of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. We produce, commission and curate high-quality empirical analysis with a view to developing a radical but practical policy platform to renew the progressive centre ground of politics. With a primary focus on the UK, our aim is to develop an exciting, positive agenda for change to improve people’s lives and strengthen liberal democracy against a rising tide of angry populism.

We are looking to hire an Economist with strong quantitative skills, an entrepreneurial approach to empirical investigation and a good policy brain, to contribute to the analytical basis of our research and policy agenda.

As a exceptional analyst, you will be adept at finding ways to add value to the work of colleagues leading the development of analysis and policy in areas ranging from public services reform to taxation, from transport to corporate governance, injecting critical thinking and quantitative rigour.

Applicants are likely to have some experience in one of our areas of policy focus – public services, work and inequality, productivity and sustainability, and community – as well as the creativity to produce entrepreneurial research that can move policy debates forward.

Working to an experienced Head of Analysis, this exciting role offers the post-holder the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of policy agendas across the team, and make a name for themselves by developing incisive analysis that can change the terms of debate.

With an academic background, you will combine sophisticated analytical capabilities with a strong interest in policymaking, to help develop proposals that go beyond technocratic tinkering with the status quo and address the more fundamental problems that policy must address.

Close attention to detail and a commitment to excellence will be hallmarks of your work and, as an excellent communicator, you will be adept at conveying complex analysis and its implications to a wide audience including the media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertaking rigorous, quantitative analysis using national statistics and household survey data, primarily focused on the UK.
  • Getting to grips with the detail of policies around employment and inequality in order to make effective proposals for reform.
  • Taking an entrepreneurial approach to framing policy issues in insightful ways that motivate solutions.
  • Contributing to reports that elucidate the policy challenge and helping to develop radical but practical solutions.
  • Contributing analytical support and policy expertise to other teams within RTC.
  • Representing TBI in the media and other public forums.

Person Specification

  • A passion for using analysis and creativity to provide radical policy solutions that can help to revitalise the centre ground of politics.
  • Familiarity with analysing large datasets, such as the FRS and LFS, or other data sources.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Stata.
  • Familiarity with quantitative techniques.
  • Versatility to apply analytical skills to new policy areas.
  • Creativity to produce new and rigorous analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A good postgraduate degree in Economics or a closely-related discipline.
  • Post-graduation experience in a think tank, government, academic or consulting environment on one or more major public policy areas desirable.

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people  

We do this within two connected divisions: 

 Government Advisory 

Our Advisory Practice works directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It has both non-profit partners and a client base and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia. We are currently in a rapid expansion phase from c. 18 countries at present, to 30 by December 2022.

 Policy Futures 

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas: 

  • Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics; 
  • Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and 
  • Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world. 

As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are: 

  • Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork 
  • Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity 
  • Optimistic Changemaker: you’ll be focused on results 

TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work.  It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you\'re successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.