Salary: £40,000
Location: London, with an optional hybrid model
Contract: Permanent
Deadline for applications: 15th August 2025
Role overview
British Future, a leading independent think tank on issues of immigration, integration, race or identity, is looking for an experienced researcher to work on a large and ground breaking research project on race equity in the UK. The project title is ‘Voices for equity: moving from evidence to action’. The post holder will lead the work of the project for four days a week, and on other research activities for one day. This will include developing proposals for new research projects.
The Nuffield Foundation project is aimed at understanding what is needed to bring about real and lasting change to address racial inequities in the UK. Through a programme of research, the project will identify priorities for change, take these forward with policymakers and politicians, and feed back to stakeholders to inform their own strategies. The project aims to influence debates on race equity, to diffuse polarisation and improve
understanding of the barriers, enablers and benefits to making progress. It aims to help put in place the steps needed to bring about change across areas of life in the UK.
Role description
The Senior Researcher will work with a range of team members, in particular British Future’s Director and Directors of Research and Communications. These staff members will provide regular guidance and support through regular team and project meetings.
The post holder will carry out all activities associated with the Nuffield Foundation project. These include designing research instruments and approaches according to the project plan. The role will involve delivering regular outputs, for example reports and short articles on
findings throughout the project, as outlined in the project plan.
In the second year of the project the researcher will establish relationships with schools to work with young people on their experiences and aspirations for themselves and for the UK. The post holder will work with the project advisory group who will be consulted on the
direction of the project. They will take lead responsibility for reporting to the funder. As a senior researcher, they will actively pursue funding for future projects, alongside other members of the British Future research team. They will also be encouraged to take part in broader communication and dissemination activities, for example producing short blogs on topics of particular interest. They will also draft and submit reports as requested to funders. The tasks to be performed by the post holder include:
• Leading the day-to-day running of the Nuffield Foundation funded project, ensuring it follows the project plan and timings.
• Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships for the project, including the project advisory group
• Designing, setting up and leading on research project methods, including evidence reviews, surveys, interviews, focus groups and stakeholder discussions.
• Analysing findings and turning insights into clear, communicable reports, blogs, presentations and other research outputs.
• Reporting regularly to the Nuffield Foundation and reviewing the project budget with British Future’s Office Manager.
• Fundraising future research projects, with support and guidance from the British Future team.
• Attending networking events, such as Party Conferences and Parliamentary events, where required, to build stakeholder relationships, including with research funders and policy-makers.
Person specification
We are looking for someone with strong understanding of race equity issues in the UK and with a keen interest in bringing about change.
The role requires understanding of race equity issues as well as strong research skills demonstrated through publications and other significant outputs. The successful post holder is likely to have gained skills through post-graduate study or have equivalent experience in a research setting. Applicants must be experienced and confident in the all stages of survey and qualitative research, for example designing and conducting surveys, round tables and focus groups. The post holder must be experienced in analysing quantitative and qualitative data and writing up findings to diverse audiences, including non-specialist. They must also have strong presentational skills, for example through media experience.
Experience of managing a complex and multi-year project with regular outputs and reporting to funders is also important for this role.
Given the focus of the project, we would like to encourage applicants from an ethnic minority to apply.
Conditions
The Nuffield Foundation has funded the project to 2028. This is a permanent post, with opportunities for the researcher to develop a programme of work within British Future. A permanent contract will be subject to an initial 6-month probation period. The salary for the post is £40,000. The remuneration package includes a contribution towards a personal pension plan of up to 10% of gross salary, based on double-matching
employee contributions. Annual leave is 30 days a year plus bank holidays. Our standard office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with the option of working part of the week from home. A willingness to work flexibly and out of hours (with time off in lieu)
is needed for this post. British Future’s office is in Angel, close to King’s Cross. The team has hybrid working arrangements. The job will involve some travel across the UK, for which all costs of travel and any overnight stays will be reimbursed.
Application process
To apply, please provide the following:
● A CV
● A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are a good fit for this role, providing examples of your skills, knowledge and experience in line with the criteria above. Please send your completed application to info@britishfuture.org with the subject line
‘Application – Nuffield Project’
Application deadline: 15th August 2025 We will conduct a round of interviews in the week commencing the 1st and 8th of September.
Please do get in touch at info@britishfuture.org if you have any questions or if you require any adjustments to be able to engage with our recruitment process.
Salary: £40,000
Location: London, with an optional hybrid model
Contract: 24-month fixed-term contract, with potential for renewal
Deadline for applications: 15th August 2025
Role overview
British Future, a leading independent think tank on issues of immigration, integration, race and identity, is looking for an experienced researcher and relationship-builder to join our expanding team. They will work on a new project on relations between the UK’s South Asian communities.
We are creating a new ‘South Asian Bridgers Forum’: that will seek to strengthen inter-faith and inter-community solidarity between British South Asians, in the wake of concerns about growing polarisation. The project manager will lead a programme of research to explore South Asian public opinion on community relations. They will also oversee the development of a new network of people from South Asian communities to challenge polarising narratives and amplify stories of good relations.
The role requires strong research skills, including designing and conducting interviews, roundtable discussions, focus groups and surveys. It will involve analysing quantitative and qualitative data and writing up findings to diverse, non-specialist, audiences.
The successful candidate will bring good relationship-building and organisational skills to lead on the development of the South Asian Bridgers Forum. This will require proactively engaging influential South Asian stakeholders and facilitating Forum meetings
We strongly encourage people of South Asian backgrounds with knowledge of the issues addressed by this project to apply.
The post-holder will work alongside our research team and Director, Sunder Katwala, leading on project delivery. They will also help to fundraise for renewal of the Forum following the initial year of funding.
This position would suit someone with strong research, engagement and team-working skills. As an innovative project, the post-holder will be expected to explore new techniques tom explore new ways of strengthening cohesion in South Asian communities in the UK and to find solutions to complex problems. They will also be expected to find ways to raise the project’s profile and have impact.
Job description
Key responsibilities will include:
● Taking lead responsibility for managing the South Asian Bridgers Forum project: working alongside British Future colleagues and an advisory group to develop and run a network, to deliver research and to produce outputs for the Forum.
● Proactively engaging and building relationships with potential new Forum members and allies in the British South Asian community.
● Designing, setting up and leading on research project methods, including but not limited to: evidence reviews, surveys, interviews, focus groups and roundtable discussions.
● Analysing findings and producing clear, communicable reports, blogs, presentations and other research outputs.
● Designing and facilitating online meetings of the Network and supporting the Events manager with occasional offline events.
● Fundraising to ensure sustainability of the Forum and to support the development of new future projects, with support and guidance from the British Future team.
● Some involvement in additional British Future research projects relating to immigration, integration, race or identity issues.
● Attending external events, such as Party Conferences and Parliamentary events, where required, and to engage with stakeholders, including research funders and policy makers.
Person specification
The types of skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for are below.
Skills
● Ability to design and carry out research involving complex social and community issues (or similar wording)
● A confident relationship builder, able to proactively identify, meet and engage senior stakeholders from policy influencers to community leaders.
● Ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills: comfortable writing for a range of audiences, presenting complex information in easy-to-understand and engaging formats.
● Collaborative and willing to work closely as part of a small, diverse team.
● Demonstrable interest and knowledge of relationships between South Asian communities in the UK and an understanding of leading British South Asian voices.
● Knowledge and understanding of research design, methods and ethics.
● A strong interest in, and demonstrable knowledge of, public policy making and social change at the community, local and national level.
Experience
● Project management: overseeing project delivery within timelines and budgets.
● Conducting primary research including research design (discussion guides, surveys etc.) and moderation.
● Developing fundraising applications, or willingness to learn this from colleagues
● Building networks and collaborating with external partners.
Conditions
A 24-month fixed term contract, with potential for renewal subject to successful
fundraising.
The salary for the post is £40,000.
The remuneration package includes a contribution towards a personal pension plan of up to 10% of gross salary, based on double-matching employee contributions. Annual leave is 30 days a year plus bank holidays.
An offer will be conditional on the right to work in the UK over the full period of the contract. Unfortunately, British Future is currently unable to sponsor visas. Our standard office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. There is the option to work from home up to three days per week. A willingness to work flexibly and out of hours (with time off in lieu) is needed for this post.
Application process
To apply, please provide the following:
● A CV
● A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are a good fit for this
role, providing examples of your skills, knowledge and experience in line with criteria
above.
Please send your completed application to info@britishfuture.org with the subject line
‘Application – South Asian Bridgers’
Application deadline: 15th August 2025
We will conduct a round of interviews in the week commencing the 1st and 8th of
September.
Please do get in touch at info@britishfuture.org if you have any questions or if you require
any adjustments to be able to engage with our recruitment process.
Salary: £32,000 to £37,000
Location: London, with an optional hybrid model
Contract: Permanent
Deadline for applications: 15th August 2025
Joining a dedicated team, you will take the lead in developing and delivering British Future’s events programme. You will also have responsibility for generating sponsorship income and for relationship development with existing and potential partners and stakeholders, with a particular focus on helping the charity to maintain its networks with MPs, and to engage them in relevant events and activities on our key themes.
With at least 2 years’ experience of events management, or relevant transferable experience such as in a parliamentary office, you will be a confident events organiser with experience of generating income ,and of developing external relationships. British Future’s focus is very largely on UK politics The role would therefore be particularly suited to a candidate with a strong understanding and interest in- UK politics and the ability to work across party politics.
Role description
• Lead the development of British Future’s ongoing programme of events, working closely with senior staff and ensuring alignment with the organisation’s activities and priorities.
• Plan the organisation’s future programme, including publication launches, keynotes, party conference programme and any policy conferences hosted by British Future and with partner organisations.
• Manage content and delivery of events, including panel discussions, roundtables, conferences and seminars.
• Convene public and private events with parliamentarians and related civic networks on key themes, working with colleagues to track and manage the charity’s networks of parliamentarians across parties
• Generate sponsorship income to fund events, meeting agreed targets, involving coordination with existing partners and contacting existing and potential new sponsors.
• Draft and manage all agreements with event partners, suppliers and sponsors, negotiating agreements to ensure value for money and compliance with British Future’s charitable status.
• Ensure event participants are briefed as appropriate on the event and their particular role. Help engage and grow stakeholder relationships with relevant stakeholders across British Future’s areas of focus.
• Manage internal databases, email and invite lists for potential speakers and participants.
The ideal candidate would:
● Have at least 2 years experience of events organisation and management in a similar or comparable setting
● Experience or interest in politics, including issues of immigration, integration and identity would be desirable but not essential.
● Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with sponsors, event partners and participants
● Be able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and manage relationships with British Future’s network of supporters.
● Have experience of generating income in a comparable setting.
● Be entrepreneurial and flexible, with the ability to identify potential opportunities and partners.
● Be highly organised – able to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales and to manage both strategic and reactive projects effectively.
● Have a high degree of IT competence.
● Have an understanding of and commitment to the values and objectives of the British Future.
Conditions
This is a permanent contract, subject to a period of 6 months’ probation.
The salary range is £32,000 to £37,000 according to experience.
The remuneration package includes a contribution towards a personal pension plan of up to 10% of gross salary, matched by an employer contribution of the same percentage. Annual leave is 30 days a year.
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend events in Parliament and network in Westminster. This role includes a commitment to external training opportunities, subject to the skills the post holder would like to develop to better serve the role. Annual review process and bi-annual career development discussions with the Director.
An offer will be conditional on the right to work in the UK over the full period of the contract. Unfortunately, British Future is currently unable to sponsor visas. Our standard office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. There is the option to work from home up to three days per week. A willingness to work flexibly and out of hours (with time off in lieu) is needed for this post.
To apply, please provide the following:
● A CV
● A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are a good fit for this role, providing examples of your skills, knowledge and experience in line with criteria above.
Please send your completed application to info@britishfuture.org with the subject line ‘Application – Events Manager’
Application deadline: 15th August 2025
We will conduct a round of interviews in the week commencing the 1st and 8th of September.
Please do get in touch at info@britishfuture.org if you have any questions or if you require any adjustments to
be able to engage with our recruitment process.
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