Policy & Research Jobs February 2026


18 Jobs Found

Cranfield University

Research Fellow

NewPosted 23 Feb 2026Cranfield University
£37,897 - £38,887 per annum

  • Cranfield is an exclusively postgraduate university, creating leaders in technology and management.
  • You will deliver a project entitled ‘Navigating regulatory approval pathways for Engineering Biology applications in the Environment sector’.
  • This role provides an opportunity to generate new insight into the relationship between regulation and innovation, both with particular respect to biosafety.

University of Kent

Senior Research & Innovation

Posted 05 Feb 2026University of Kent
£39,906 - £44,746 per annum

  • Do you have a strong understanding of the Higher Education sector and the strategic challenges facing research and innovation?
  • You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, analytics and compliance activity to support the University’s research and innovation objectives and minimise regulatory risk.
  • We offer hybrid working options, excellent pension scheme, corporate employee-funded healthcare plan and many more.

Hertfordshire County Council

Historic Environment Advisor

Posted 02 Feb 2026Hertfordshire County Council
£34,434 - £37,280 per annum

  • This is an exciting opportunity to advance a career in Local Government Archaeology as we work to conserve the historic environment of Hertfordshire.
  • You will ensure the historic environment is a key consideration within planning, with appropriate, high-quality protection, enhancement and mitigation, including archaeological assessment, fieldwork, reporting and the publication of results.
  • We offer generous pay, flexible working, great holiday entitlement, pension schemes with excellent employer contribution and more.

University of Reading

Lectureship in Psychology

Posted 02 Feb 2026University of Reading
£47,389 - £58,225 per annum pro rata

  • The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading is seeking to appoint Lecturers in Psychology (Teaching & Research) to join our collegiate.
  • You will deliver high quality teaching and project supervision to students on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • The positions are available on a full-time (or part-time) permanent basis from 1st April 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

MMM Data Scientist

NewPosted 23 Feb 2026Xcede

MMM Data Scientist (Staff Level) Remote (UK) 12-Month Contract Outside IR35 Were partnering with a boutique analytics consultancy supporting Private Equity-backed businesses on high-impact marketing and growth strategy. Theyre looking for a Staff-Level MMM Data Scientist to lead advanced marketing measurement initiatives in a hands-on, end-to...

Actuarial Data Scientist

NewPosted 22 Feb 2026High Finance (UK) Limited
£70,000 Per Annum

We have partnered with a leading commercial insurer to recruit a Data Science Analyst to join a newly created Transformation function within Underwriting. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of a centralised analytics capability, helping drive improved insight and decision-making across the business.This role includes but is ...

Data Scientist - Inside IR35 - Optimisation

NewPosted 20 Feb 2026Lorien Resourcing Limited
£750 - £800 Per Day

Data Scientist - Optimisation & Applied AnalyticsContract duration: 6months (12months of work road mapped)Day rate: 800 Inside IR35Location/Hybrid: 2-3 days per week to Heathrow AirportA major global airline, undergoing a multi-million-pound data and optimisation transformation, is looking for a Data Scientist to join their high-performing Decision...

About the team The Policy team is a small, collaborative and collegiate team looking to expand. We have a unique set-up, sitting separately to but working closely alongside the Communications team as part of the wider Public Affairs team. We influence key decision makers through direct engagement with senior officials, commissioning and sharing re...

Data Scientist (Sports Analytics)

NewPosted 19 Feb 2026Singular Recruitment
£80,000 Per Annum

Data Scientist (Sports Analytics Football Focus)Were excited to be partnering with a new client a rapidly growing sports data consultancy that is extending its DataScience team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the cutting edge of football analytics, where raw data is transformed intoactionable insights that drive smarter, evide...

Lead Data Scientist

NewPosted 18 Feb 2026Sanderson Recruitment
£700 - £750 Per Day

Lead Data Scientist£700-£750pd via UmbrellaMostly Remote/ 2 days per month in the London officeLeading Financial Services organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to provide hands-on technical leadership across a major transformation programme click apply for full job details

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