Consultant – Public Policy

Overview

As part of ICF’s social policy practice, you will analyze UK government policies and programmes across priority domains and contribute to influential research projects. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to translate evidence into actionable insights for public and third-sector clients. The role involves literature reviews, qualitative interviews, quantitative analysis, and data visualisation to inform policy outcomes. This is a hybrid, full-time role based in London, Birmingham or Plymouth with a focus on impact, inclusion, and rigorous research.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection

Responsibilities

• Carry out research and analysis on public policy issues for public/third-sector clients
• Review academic and policy literature
• Conduct interviews (face-to-face, telephone, video) and perform qualitative analysis
• Analyze quantitative data using appropriate tools and software
• Produce descriptive and analytical texts and data visualisations
• Provide research and administrative support to team members

Key requirements

• Qualifications relevant to social policy or research methods (graduate or postgraduate)
• 1–2 years’ employment experience for analyst roles or 3+ years for consultant roles
• Strong interest in UK policy and use of evidence in policy making
• Excellent oral and written English
• Excellent time management
• Intermediate or advanced computer use related to research and data analysis

• strong interpersonal/communication skills
• ability to work with a multidisciplinary team across the UK
• high attention to detail and accuracy
• qualitative analysis
• quantitative data analysis
• data visualisation tools/software

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