Researcher

Job description

Researcher – Membership Organisation

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £33,000–£37,000

Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid (3 days office, 2 from home)

Membership Bespoke is recruiting for a Researcher on behalf of an influential Trade Association. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career who enjoys rigorous research, clear writing and work that shapes policy, insight and industry understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor political, regulatory and economic developments, producing clear, evidence‑based briefings and consultation responses.
• Support councils and roundtables: shape agendas, prepare papers, capture discussion and produce concise summaries for senior leaders.
• Design, manage and analyse member surveys, including quarterly reporting.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and project‑manage external research partners.
• Draft reports, white papers, thought‑leadership content and accessible narratives for business audiences.
• Produce market insight summaries for international programmes and capture outcomes from overseas engagement.
• Build strong relationships with members and stakeholders, maintaining accurate CRM records of policy engagement.

About You

• Strong analytical and research skills, able to interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, authoritative content.
• Highly organised, confident managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and contributing proactively.
• Curious, collaborative and interested in business, policy and high‑end consumer sectors.

Apply today.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role.

Membership Bespoke is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and welcome applications regardless of protected characteristics.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with more than 14 years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English