Reference: 100057
Date Added: 20 August 2026
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Job Title: Economy Researcher
Working For: Daisy Cooper MP (St Albans)
Location: London
Salary: £34,000-£38,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week (part-time and flexible working options considered)
Length of Contract: Nine-month fixed term contract (subject to probation period)
Job Details
Daisy Cooper MP is looking for an Economic Researcher to support her work as Treasury Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats. The postholder will work closely with the Party’s Economy & Business Adviser, Business Engagement Manager, and wider Economic and Business team.
Key responsibilities
Policy Development: Assist in the formation and analysis of economic and business policies
Stakeholder Management: Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Research and Analysis: Conduct extensive research and provide detailed analysis on economic and business issues
Communication: Prepare reports, briefings, and speeches
Skills required
Start-up mentality: approaching challenges with a fresh perspective and a drive to create new and improved policy solutions
Highly motivated and a self-starter
Strong understanding of the economic & business policy space and the key debates within it
Experience undertaking economic research and/or working on economic policy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively and solve problems
Sound political judgement and experience of working in or around a political setting
Ability to handle matters sensitively, confidentially, and to work well as part of a small team
Sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Liberal Democrats
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Interview Date: 28 September 2026
Start Date: To be confirmed
Application Details
Please send a tailored CV (maximum two pages) and a covering letter (maximum one page), setting out why you would like to apply for this role with Daisy Cooper MP, to justin.meadows.stalbans@gmail.com. Use the subject line: Application for Economy Researcher - Name.
Due to the expected high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to all unccessful applicants individually.
Website: https://daisycooper.org.uk/