Freelance Policy, Research

1 week ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Mind Friend Full time

Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist 5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Mind Friend. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base Pay Range https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfriend-pro https://mindfriendpro.com/ Contract Type: Freelance (Project-Based / Hourly) Location: Fully Remote (with optional international travel) Industry: Think Tank / Policy Advisory / Research / Advocacy Requirements Bachelor’s degree + minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s + Master’s degree + minimum 2 years of relevant experience Degrees may include (but are not limited to): Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Behavioural Science, Social Policy, Development Studies, or related fields. Key Responsibilities Policy Research & Analysis Conduct comprehensive research, analysis, and literature reviews across priority policy areas. Gather, clean, and analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets. Monitor legislative, political, and regulatory developments internationally to inform organisational strategy. Policy Writing & Development Produce high-quality policy briefs, white papers, reports, and consultation responses. Prepare briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership and external engagements. Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement Contribute to advocacy strategies aimed at influencing policymakers and institutional stakeholders. Support communication outputs, including website content, newsletters, and policy commentary. Participate in international meetings, conferences, or field research when required (all travel fully covered when pre‑approved). What We Are Looking For Strong policy understanding: Ability to interpret complex legislative and governance frameworks quickly. Proven research capability: Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Exceptional writing: Ability to produce concise, persuasive, and well‑structured policy documents. Analytical strength: Capable of assessing policy options, impact pathways, and feasibility. Professional reliability: Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple assignments independently. Benefits Freelancers will be engaged per project or per hour, depending on assignment scope. Travel costs (if applicable) will be fully covered once agreed in advance. Opportunities for long‑term collaboration available based on performance and project demand. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Consulting Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr



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