Insights Analyst & Report Writer This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract designed to provide comprehensive support to the policy development programme of work. The role focuses on collating, coordinating and analysing policy-related submissions from multiple channels, including identifying high value contributions to ensure these are incorporated into briefing packs for committees and senior Party members. This role requires a mix of analytical expertise, strong writing skills, and a proactive mindset to leverage available tools, making qualitative data analysis and reporting as efficient as possible, whilst ensuring high-quality, actionable insights are provided. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, self-driven individual who generates genuine insights to support the policy programme. This role requires a deep commitment to advancing policy development priorities, along with a demonstrated capacity to think critically, adapt swiftly, and communicate policy submission themes effectively. Success of the role will be evaluated on: · Ability to follow your roles and responsibilities to the highest standard · Provide work on time and free of errors · Be a genuine self-starter Role responsibilities 1. Insights Analysis: · Analyse qualitative data from website and email submissions · Organise and categorise data · Identify patterns, trends, and emerging themes within the data · Perform thematic analysis and interpret qualitative findings in context 2. Reporting & Documentation: · Write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports that summarise key insights · Present findings in a way that is accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders · Include relevant visuals (charts, graphs, quotes) to support findings and make reports engaging · Continuously improve the reporting approach by responding to feedback and revised requirements and requests · Actively contribute ideas to make the overall process more efficient, innovative, and scalable. 3. Quality Assurance: · Ensure the integrity and consistency of data analysis through careful review and validation · Maintain a strong understanding of best practices in qualitative research methods and data analysis Other · Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by the needs of the team and the Party. · Provide holiday cover for other members of the team in accordance with the holiday cover schedule. · Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders. · Keep any professional qualifications up to date. This role will require flexibility across the organisation, and a willingness to get involved in other roles or functions where additional support is needed at any time. Professional experience and qualifications · Proven experience in analysing qualitative data (e.g. thematic analysis) in a relevant industry · Strong writing and communication skills with a focus on summarising technical concepts · Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software is a plus · Prior political experience not essential however a sound knowledge of public policy and portfolio areas is necessary Skills required · Ability to synthesise complex data and present it in an accessible format · Attention to detail and critical thinking skills · Experience in research or market analysis is a plus · Interest in using available tools and technologies to enhance work efficiency, including tools for data coding, thematic analysis, and report writing · Excellent relationship building with the ability to tailor message and style appropriately to offer genuine support to Shadow Cabinet members · Creative, with a strong ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to problems and opportunities in a fast-paced environment · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Able to organise and prioritise a demanding workload personally · A personal commitment to the values of the Conservative Party and drive for the Party to succeed Being a Work Level 2 at The Conservative Party Increasing our vote: We know you are committed to the Conservative Party and our vision. 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