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More in Common is seeking a full-time Data Analyst as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. More in Common UK is a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities.

The Analyst will serve as a key member of the UK team, supporting our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. They will help us to develop our technical expertise, with new statistical modelling approaches to understanding public opinion and new software scripts to automate our workflows. The role will be based in our London office Monday-Thursday with Friday at the office or working at home. The postholder will report to our Research and Analysis Manager.

ABOUT MORE IN COMMON

More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France and Poland to tackle polarisation and division. More in Common leads and supports initiatives to build more united, inclusive, and resilient societies. Our mission is to understand the forces driving us apart, help societies find common ground and bring people together to tackle shared challenges.

In the UK, our work is best described as being part consultancy and part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews and secondary data analysis; audience mapping and audience strategy; strategic communications strategy and campaign development. More in Common are members of the British Polling Council. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Analyst will serve as a key member of the UK team, supporting our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. They will help us to develop our technical expertise, with new statistical modelling approaches to understanding public opinion and new software scripts to automate our workflows. The role will be based in our London office Monday-Thursday with Friday at the office or working at home. The postholder will report to our Research and Analysis Manager.

Analysis

  • Translating public opinion data into insights for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and the general public

  • Performing analysis using techniques including cluster analysis, multi-level regression modelling, conjoint analysis and MaxDiff analysis

  • Telling compelling stories through creative data visualisation

  • Proactively expanding the team’s analytical capabilities

Research 

  • End-to-end project management for public opinion research projects from design to execution, analysis and presentation of insights

  • Conducting quantitative fieldwork including survey drafting and executing advanced survey experiments

  • Upholding a culture of best research practice, including supporting global colleagues with research queries

  • Continually innovating on More in Common’s research methodologies 

Dissemination and partnerships

  • An ability to write well and communicate technical stories to non-technical audiences

  • Managing external relationships with clients, partners and research vendors

  • Identifying and recruiting new partners and opportunities across business, civil society and the public sector

  • Designing insights products to disseminate our insights and research

  • Drafting and co-authoring public-facing research reports and briefings

COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS

Competitive salary (£37,000 - £47,000) plus excellent benefits including private health insurance, generous leave policy, and a personal learning and growth budget.

To Apply

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  • Fill out the short form below and upload your CV.

Closing date

The closing date for applications for this post is 11:59pm on Thursday 27th November 2025