More in Common is looking for a Writer to support the lead writers on a major report that we are publishing in September on the state of UK society after Brexit. The report will be similar to other major reports we have published in the United States, France and Germany, which capture the findings of a large-scale national survey combined with qualitative research (focus groups and one-on-one interviews).

There is flexibility in how the work is undertaken, including making allowance for other commitments that you might have during the duration of the project.

We anticipate it will require eight weeks' or 40 days' full-time research analysis and writing work, spread out between May and July, with a couple of days in August.

You will have the opportunity to engage regularly with other members of the writing team, and help shape our analysis.

We'll have a set-up call in May, and then regular check-ins. The project will involve writing initial drafts for different sections of the report, reviewing other team members’ drafts, fact-checking and finalising copy. This will be an iterative process and we anticipate that it will involve participation in a series of several calls each week and contributing to several rounds of drafting in May, June and July, and a couple of days addressing issues that arise from the final proofing process in August.

Essential

• Published writing experience and strong strategic communications skills
• Concise, fluid and insightful non-technical writing style
• Good numeracy skills in interpreting statistics
• Ability to think strategically and writing insightful
• Strong familiarity with UK social and political debates
• Familiarity with the geography of the United Kingdom
• Experience in working in a team environment
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Can-do attitude and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Able to set priorities, meet goals and evaluate the process and results
• Undergraduate or higher degree
• Commitment to More in Common’s mission

Desirable

• Experience in researching and writing social/political reports such as for a think tank, agency, political office or non-profit
• Professional writing experience (journalism or other)
• Experience in proofing texts
• Masters or PhD in social science