Public First is a specialist consultancy, helping charities, philanthropists, public sector bodies and global brands with strategy and public policy. Based in London, we have worked in more than thirty international markets. We are part think tank, part strategic consultancy, part polling company, part communications agency. In other words, we bring together the different disciplines that supports policy development and helps land it with those that matter.

Our recent projects have included helping:

• Google quantify their economic and social impact in over 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East and North America
• AWS understand the opportunities and constraints from digital transformation across Europe
• the SMMT look at the opportunities and risks from the transition to electric cars

We take an analytical approach to research, deploying economic modelling, data analysis, and opinion research to shape effective policy, create strategy and deliver communications with impact.

In this role, you will work with our Tech, Data and Polling teams to help research, communicate and explore the impact of new technology.

Examples of the kinds of projects you might work on could be:

• Helping a tech company explain their economic or social impact
• Interviewing small business owners to explore what is holding them back from greater digital adoption
• Producing a literature review on the impact a particular technology has on growth
• Drafting a consumer survey on attitudes towards an emerging technology such as autonomous vehicles or metaverse

The right candidate will have:

• Strong writing and research skills
• Demonstrated interest in tech policy
• Proficiency with spreadsheets

Also desirable would be:

• Existing experience in a policy or public affairs role
• Experience with client or project management