19 Aug Job Opportunity: Senior Researcher
The Role
The British Foreign Policy Group (BFPG) is seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Researcher to play a key role in delivering our growing programme of research, events, and external engagement. This is a broad and varied position at one of the UK’s leading foreign policy think tanks, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to shaping debate and policy in a complex geopolitical landscape. As a Senior Researcher, you will conduct high-quality research, manage and support events and programmes, and play an active role in strengthening BFPG’s voice within the UK foreign policy community.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research for BFPG projects, using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Write and help produce reports, blog pieces and website content.
- Assist in editing submissions by fellows and external contributors.
- Support the programming and delivery of BFPG’s programme of events, including roundtables, workshops and large public and private events.
- Coordinate logistics and activities across BFPG programmes and workstreams
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the research, media, government, and business sectors.
- Represent the BFPG at external events and with key stakeholders.
- Be an active member of the BFPG and wider Strategy International team.
- Conduct media activities and produce media outputs to raise the profile of the BFPG.
- Update and manage the BFPG website and social media channels.
- Undertake other relevant administrative duties as required within the scope of the role.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Proven research capabilities and demonstrable experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate complex research to a diversity of audiences.
- Strong organisational skills, with experience managing competing priorities and projects.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and develop strong external relationships and networks.
- Team player, able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues
- Knowledge of, and strong interest in, UK foreign policy
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience working in a think tank, research institute or similar research role.
- Familiarity with social media communications, including website management and social media analytics.
- Experience engaging with media or public-facing platforms.
Terms of appointment
- Salary: £33,000 – £38,000 per annum.
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: This post will be based in our London office, right at the heart of Westminster, with staff expected to be in the office three days a week.
- Working Hours: Some occasional out-of-hours work and travel required for events and conferences.
- Reports to: Director
How to apply
Please submit the following to hello@bfpg.co.uk by 11.59pm on Thursday 4th September:
- A CV (max. 2 pages)
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (max. 2 pages)
- A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (for monitoring purposes only)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview during the week commencing the 8th September 2025. Second-round interviews, if required, will be held in late September.
If you have any access needs or require the application materials in a different format, please contact hello@bfpg.co.uk.
Please note that, due to the expected volume of applications, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
