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Research Analyst

AquentLondon, England, United Kingdom

25 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Job Title : Research Analyst

Client Location : London - hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Starting : ASAP

Duration : 12 months

About the Role :

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global team dedicated to supporting government and social impact initiatives through the ethical and effective use of data. This role will focus on managing and maintaining civic and political data sets used to support public sector and non-profit partnerships, with a particular focus on elections and government programmes.

This is a data-focused position requiring an individual who is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. You will ensure data is accurate, compliant with policies, and aligned with global operational needs.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee and manage the preparation, review, and upkeep of managed partner data sets
Conduct manual data collection and desk research on government and political entities
Partner with regional teams to review data sets and provide policy-aligned recommendations
Perform quality assurance checks on workbooks to ensure completeness and accuracy
Analyse large data sets to assess accuracy, trends, and policy alignment
Upload and manage data in internal CRM systems
Collaborate with stakeholders to review and update data during elections or urgent events
Ensure data management processes meet compliance standards and promote fairness
Work with engineering teams to test systems, monitor data signals, and troubleshoot anomalies
Conduct root-cause analysis to improve support flows and operational efficiency
Track and report on key operational metrics to guide future improvements
5–10 years of experience in data operations, project management, or similar roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data
Demonstrated experience using data to drive business decisions and validate reports
Working knowledge of SQL databases and querying
Proficient in Excel and familiar with data analysis tools such as Python or SQL
Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications & Experience :

Knowledge of government and election processes, political parties, and legislative systems

Experience working in or alongside public sector or non-profit organisations

2+ years working with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R)

Experience with data pipelines, systems engineering, or technical project management

This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. If you have not received a response within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process

Client Description :

Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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