About the Centre
The Centre for Progressive Policy is a new public policy think tank, which will launch formally in early 2018. The Centre believes that, within the framework of a market economy, there is a vital role for government to promote economic efficiency, individual liberty and social justice. The Centre will help to identify key policies to promote these objectives, and will seek to influence policy makers and support stakeholders to implement them.

The Centre is looking to hire a number of senior analysts with strong quantitative and qualitative skills to build up and lead a series of new research areas. In addition, the Centre is looking to hire data and economic analysts to support this ambitious new research programme.

The Centre for Progressive Policy is a new start up which builds on the initial success of the Centre for Progressive Capitalism. It offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join a new organisation with considerable growth potential, and to help shape its direction and culture from the start.

Senior Research and Policy Analyst – Regulation of natural monopolies

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The successful candidate will lead the research programme in analysing the performance of Britain’s regulated natural monopolies including water, energy and railways. Central to this research will be to develop an approach to compare the UK’s performance internationally.

Key responsibilities

• To develop a framework to assess and benchmark Britain’s regulated natural monopolies
• Provide policy recommendations on how best to improve investment rates and consumer satisfaction including recommendations on ownership and regulatory structures taking into account the current institutional framework
• Keep abreast of all relevant political and policy developments
• Communicate research findings to key stakeholders and contribute to the intellectual development of the Centre

Skills & experience

• Excellent knowledge of the current regulatory framework for natural monopolies in the UK and relevant international benchmarks
• Understanding of regulation on the behaviour of both public and private firms
• Experience of policy formation and impact on institutional dynamics
• Strategic and/or analytical experience in a regulated industry or regulatory body would be desirable