The Resolution Foundation — one of the UK’s most influential economic policy think tanks — is hiring across three permanent Economist and Research & Policy Analyst roles in London, paying between £45,170 and £82,900 per year. All three positions close at 8:59am on Thursday 28 May 2026. Applications are reviewed via the BeApplied platform, which is designed to eliminate unconscious bias and focuses on skills over credentials.
If you’re an economist or policy analyst looking to work on some of the UK’s most pressing economic challenges — living standards, productivity, public finances, and economic growth — these are three of the most credible research positions currently open in the UK policy sector.
About the Resolution Foundation
The Resolution Foundation is looking for thoughtful and committed individuals to join its research team to help drive the production of high-quality, innovative economic analysis, and to support the development of associated policy recommendations, at an exciting time as the organisation seeks to turn around the stagnant living standards of households across the UK. Inedjobs
The research team benefits from frequent interaction with senior stakeholders in government, media, and the wider policy-making world. The Foundation actively develops the skills and reputations of all team members by encouraging ownership of subject areas, and through providing training and development opportunities, including support for formal qualifications. The Foundation’s office is based in Westminster with home working available two days per week, and offers a range of equality, diversity, inclusivity, and family-friendly policies and practices.
Role 1: Economist / Research and Policy Analyst
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 London, Westminster (hybrid — 2 days WFH per week) 💰 £45,170 – £56,990 per year 📄 Permanent 📅 Deadline: 28 May 2026, 8:59am
What the Role Involves
This is an entry-to-mid level research position joining the Foundation’s core research team. The successful candidate will help drive the Foundation’s production of high-quality and innovative economic analysis and support the development of associated policy recommendations. You’ll undertake quantitative analysis, contribute to shaping research projects, develop policy proposals, and disseminate findings through reports, media articles, blogs, and presentations. Inedjobs
Focus Areas May Include
- Living standards and distributional analysis
- Productivity and economic growth
- Public finances and public spending
- Labour markets and wages
Key Requirements
- Strong economics background — undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics or a closely related quantitative field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous quantitative economic analysis
- Strong written communication skills — ability to translate complex analysis into accessible policy outputs
- Interest in UK economic policy and living standards
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team
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Role 2: Senior Economist / Research and Policy Analyst
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 London, Westminster (hybrid — 2 days WFH per week) 💰 £56,990 – £70,300 per year 📄 Permanent 📅 Deadline: 28 May 2026, 8:59am
What the Role Involves
The Senior Economist role is a mid-to-senior level research position with a specific thematic focus. The Resolution Foundation is looking for a motivated and experienced individual to drive high-quality economic analysis and policy recommendations with a specific focus on one of: living standards and distributional analysis; productivity and economic growth; or public finances and public spending.
You’ll lead research projects in your chosen area, contribute to strategic policy outputs, engage with senior government and media stakeholders, and mentor junior researchers.
Key Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification in economics or equivalent demonstrated research experience
- Proven track record of producing high-quality economic research and policy analysis
- Strong quantitative skills — experience with econometric methods, data analysis, and statistical software
- Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings to non-specialist audiences through reports, media, and public events
- Experience working in economic policy, think tank, government, or research institution environments
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Role 3: Principal Economist / Research and Policy Analyst
Location | Salary | Contract
📍 London, Westminster (hybrid — 2 days WFH per week) 💰 £70,300 – £82,900 per year 📄 Permanent 📅 Deadline: 28 May 2026, 8:59am
What the Role Involves
This senior-level role involves leading major research initiatives and shaping strategic policy outputs, particularly in economic growth and productivity. As Principal Economist, you’ll drive the Foundation’s research agenda in this area — managing large research projects, building external stakeholder relationships, representing the Foundation in government, media, and international policy forums, and contributing to the organisation’s strategic direction. Reiss Edwards
Key Requirements
- Significant professional experience in economic research and policy analysis at a senior level
- Deep expertise in economic growth, productivity, or macroeconomic policy
- Demonstrated experience leading research programmes and managing teams
- Strong profile in the UK or international economic policy community
- Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to ministerial level, media, and international audiences
- Track record of publications, reports, or policy outputs with measurable influence
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How to Apply — All Three Roles
Application Deadline
Thursday 28 May 2026 at 8:59am (UK time) — this is a hard deadline. The portal closes automatically.
Application Platform
The Resolution Foundation uses the BeApplied platform to manage its recruitment process. This system is designed to reduce unconscious bias and allows candidates to demonstrate their skills beyond traditional CV-based assessments. Reiss Edwards
Apply via the Resolution Foundation’s official opportunities page: 🌐 www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opportunities
Download the application pack for your chosen role before starting — each role has its own detailed pack with specific instructions.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitments
The Resolution Foundation places strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion within its workforce and the broader economic policy sector, and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements are offered a guaranteed interview scheme. Pre-application workshops are available for junior roles to candidates from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds.
About the Resolution Foundation
The Resolution Foundation is a non-partisan UK think tank focused on improving living standards for people on low-to-middle incomes. Founded in 2005 and based in Westminster, London, the Foundation produces independent economic research and policy analysis that regularly informs government policy, parliamentary debate, and national media coverage. The Foundation’s work spans wages and incomes, housing, public services, tax and benefits, productivity, and economic growth. Its Economy 2030 Inquiry has been one of the defining contributions to UK economic policy discourse in recent years.
