Research & Analysis Lead

We’re looking for a Research & Analysis Lead to help us produce robust evidence, timely insights and a more informed public debate.

The Campaign for the Arts works to champion, defend and expand access to the arts, for and with the public. We do this through a mixture of research, advocacy and public engagement.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Strategic research and insight

• Design and deliver research projects that support the charity’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, policy developments and key data sources relevant to the arts and public access to them.
• Develop and implement effective systems to track, interpret and report on changes affecting the arts and public access to them.

Data analysis and evidence-building

• Develop and maintain robust methodologies and tools for gathering and evaluating evidence.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data from diverse sources to produce clear, impactful insights.
• Develop evidence-based materials that strengthen the charity’s advocacy and public engagement activities.

Policy monitoring and impact assessment

• Monitor legislative, regulatory and funding changes that affect the arts and cultural sector, providing timely briefings and analysis.
• Keep abreast of public policy and funding discussions to ensure CFTA’s research is relevant, informed and represented.
• Support the articulation and measurement of the charity’s impact and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Publications and knowledge sharing

• Produce high-quality research outputs, such as reports, factsheets, briefings and presentations, for a range of audiences.
• Ensure the accuracy, accessibility and credibility of all published materials.
• Collaborate with the Communications Lead and other colleagues to translate research and analysis into compelling narratives and shareable content.

Collaboration and organisational support

• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-cutting projects and strategic planning.
• Represent the charity in meetings, partnerships and external forums related to research and policy.
• Occasionally assist with the organisation of Campaign for the Arts events (in-person or virtual).
• Support prompt and effective responses to research and information enquiries.

This is currently intended as a 3-days-per-week role, with default working days to be agreed with the post-holder (some week-to-week flexibility will be possible).

Hours: Part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week)
Location: Flexible – the post-holder may work in our London office or remotely from within the UK, in line with our Flexible Working Policy
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension, 28 days paid holiday (pro rata, incl. public holidays)