Strategic Research Analyst

Title

Strategic Research Analyst

Contract Details

• Fixed-term until 3rd March 2027 (covering secondment)
• Salary: £48,691 per annum (London weighted salary) or £42,668 per annum (Regional salary)
• Grade: 9
• Reporting Office: London (Stratford) or Manchester (Trafford)
• Persona: Agile Worker – 20% to 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office (hybrid working)
• Closing Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026
• Interview Dates: W/c 27th April 2026

Benefits

• Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
• 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
• Lifestyle benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Summary

We are looking for an Analyst to join the Strategic Research team within one of the UK’s largest housing associations. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the housing sector, translating policy, societal and economic developments into actionable insights for L&Q and influencing external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Horizon scanning to support the Executive and Group Board in strategy setting
• Managing responses to consultations and calls for evidence
• Carrying out housing market monitoring and analysis
• Impact assessing the effects of any new legal or regulatory changes that affect our housing operations
• Equipping colleagues to understand and respond to changes in the policy, society and economy
• Evaluating current and new housing products against housing need in the areas L&Q operates
• Delivering L&Q’s thought leadership programme
• Building and maintaining external stakeholder relationships as part of the G15 group, liaising with policy and research leads at peer landlords on consultation responses and influencing pieces

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrable skill or experience in leading research and analysis projects (preferably in a housing context)
• Strong understanding/knowledge of policy issues affecting the housing sector
• Very strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
• Strong evidence of networking, working with and influencing a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Demonstrable ability to produce written work for senior leaders to tight deadlines
• Some experience of project management

Additional Information

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk.

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