Introduction
Location: London or Brighton, UK
Position: Full time, permanent
Salary: £29k-£34k (depending on experience)
Deadline for applications: 30th November 2025
Technopolis Ltd (UK), part of the international Technopolis Group, is looking to recruit entry-level Policy Analysts to join our team in London or Brighton.
About Technopolis
Technopolis Group is an international consultancy with over 30 years’ experience in policy advice and research. Our multidisciplinary teams work at the interface of policy and evidence. We are a staff-owned organisation with more than 300 professionals across 12 offices in Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
In the UK, our 60 consultants work from offices in London and Brighton across a wide variety of policy areas including science and innovation, digital, research, enterprise, education, green economy, health and life sciences, and development.
Our technical expertise spans the full range of social research methods used in policy evaluation, from econometrics and cost-benefit analysis to contribution analysis and foresight. We also deliver advanced, forward-looking data analytics.
We are proud of our strong values and culture of openness. We bring together the talent and enthusiasm of our multicultural, multilingual staff and provide a stimulating, learning-based environment for all.
Find out more about our story: https://www.technopolis-group.com/our-story/
About This Job
This is an entry-level Policy Analyst role, suitable for candidates completing a Master’s degree or with up to two years of relevant work experience in consulting, government, or related agencies.
You will support project managers across all our thematic areas to deliver studies, evaluations, and impact assessments. The role requires a good understanding of the policy environment and knowledge of UK and/or EU policy topics aligned to our core areas of business.
The successful candidate will contribute to policy studies and evaluations in line with advances in research methods and evolving government guidelines for evidence-based policymaking.
Your profile
You Must Have
- An academic background in a relevant subject at Masters level or above
- An affinity with one or more of the policy areas in which we work and knowledge of current developments in the field
- A good command of qualitative and/or quantitative evaluation methods
- Highly computer literate (e.g. MS Office, statistics packages)
- The ability to write well and to a professional standard, in English.
- Self-motivation, intellectual curiosity and an ability to work independently and across different disciplines
- A willingness to travel and work within multidisciplinary, international teams
Other desirable attributes include:
- Proficiency in using statistical analysis software
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task, and work under strict deadlines
- Client relationship skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
Your responsibilities
Duties
- Support project managers as part of a team
- Design data collection tools
- Collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Interpret and apply key results from analysis
- Contribute to writing of study reports
- Support colleagues in their delivery of work
- Ensure individual assignments are delivered to plan
Our offer
In addition to the dynamism of the business and the intellectual challenge of our project work, we offer a number of
benefits to our staff. We offer a competitive salary, a 10% contributory pension, performance-related bonus, private healthcare, an employee assistance programme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
We Also Provide
- 33 days’ holiday (including 8 national holidays), with additional days based on length of service
- Flexible working arrangements, supported by the right infrastructure
- Training and development opportunities, including mentoring by senior colleagues
- Genuine career progression, with most of our senior team having grown their careers with us
- Opportunities for senior staff to become shareholders, subject to Board approval
Our values
Technopolis is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within policy evaluation. Our team comprises people from varied backgrounds and at all levels of seniority. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in all areas, from recruitment through to senior management and our board. We celebrate and value the unique contributions of every individual and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We Are Also Committed To Creating Social Value, Both Within The Assignments We Undertake And For Our Team As a Whole. Our Initiatives Include
- A Scholarship Programme for Black British Students at Sussex University
- Outreach with schools and colleges to raise awareness of societal challenges and policy solutions
- Environmental policies to ensure we work in a sustainable and environmentally positive way
Interested? Apply directly
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV on our website, together with a covering letter explaining your interest in the specific job, how your skills and experience meet our requirements and why you believe you would be a good addition to the Technopolis team.
For shortlisted candidates the assessment process will comprise two further steps: a short, informal telephone interview to discuss your ambitions and a more formal interview either online or in person with a panel.
We welcome international candidates, but you must have the
right to work in the UK.
Technopolis is a privacy-conscious organisation and your trust is paramount to us. Find out how we use and protect your data here: https://technopolis-group.com/privacy-policy/.
Closing date for receipt of applications is
30th November 2025
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About Us
At Technopolis Group, we began our journey as pioneers in the evaluation of science, technology and innovation policies. While evaluation remains a cornerstone of our identity, we’ve evolved into a trusted partner for evidence-based decision-making across a wide spectrum of policy areas.
Today, our multidisciplinary experts offer strategic advice, forward-looking foresight, and robust project and network management, even in the most complex contexts. We combine cutting-edge data analytics with a deep understanding of policy to deliver insights that are both rigorous and actionable. From assessing policy effectiveness to measuring impact and communicating results to diverse audiences, we ensure clarity, relevance and reach.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we collaborate closely with our clients to design tailored approaches that truly meet their needs.
Our work spans the globe and the governance spectrum, partnering with international institutions such as the European Commission and multilateral development banks, as well as with national, regional and local authorities. We also support universities, research centres, business networks, clusters, and incubators, helping them navigate complexity and drive impact.
