DG Cities
Research Analyst
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About DG Cities
At DG Cities, we help our clients harness the power of technology, innovative approaches, and data to transform our towns and cities, with a practical approach that puts a place and its people first. We work with government, public sector bodies, and some of the UK’s leading innovation companies to achieve our goal of using innovation to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing us today, including sustainability, inclusion, healthier neighbourhoods, and the climate emergency.
We believe that data and technology solutions are only effective if they support positive behaviour and system change that brings benefits to as many people as possible. Research and evaluation are key to making decisions about what works, how to innovate, and where best to have the greatest impact with intervention and investment.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Graduate Research Analyst / Research Analyst to support our Research and Insights and Net Zero innovation practices. Reporting to the Principal Researcher and Behavioural Economist, you'll work across the company's projects and services to deliver high-quality research and data analysis to support our clients in understanding the impact of their innovation – whether that’s new technologies such as energy sensors and self-driving cars, or policies to help the public recycle more or for communities to connect.
About you
We’re looking for someone looking to grow their skills in qualitative research, data analysis, impact assessment, and evaluation, with an interest in working on diverse projects with different stakeholders. You don’t need years of experience to join us – we’re keen to speak to passionate people with an eye for detail who are happy to explore topics, data, and create interesting and engaging analyses and visualisations. If you’re interested in mixed-methods research (quantitative and qualitative approaches) and looking at challenges from different angles - such as the individual, social, place-based, economic, or system-levels - we’d love to hear from you!
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At DG Cities, we value all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Join our mission to make innovations work better for a city’s residents and ensure that tech advances bring tangible benefits that are inclusive and accessible to all.
Responsibilities:
- Design and delivery of qualitative research, including developing research plans, designing workshop, survey, and interview materials, supporting facilitation of workshops, and undertaking interviews.
- Design and delivery of data analysis and evaluation activities for projects, including the development of research materials, the design and delivery of assessment methodologies, and the production of reports and data visualisations.
- Analysis and synthesis of data to develop clear findings that inform decisions.
- Support the writing of project proposals and bids for funded projects.
- Write copy for shareable content based on DG Cities’ research, including blogs, articles, presentations, executive summaries, and reports.
- Present research findings to clients, partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Raise awareness of DG Cities' work via networks, including through social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter) and through networking events.
Expertise:
- Knowledge of social research methods, including qualitative methods such as semi-structured interviews, workshop design and delivery, and facilitation expertise. Bringing insights and methods from degree-level in a relevant social science or qualitative discipline, such as psychology or sustainability.
- Knowledge and experience of analysing qualitative data (e.g., thematic analysis, coding) and synthesis of data from different techniques. Comfortable exploring the meaning of data, interpreting different perspectives, and drawing conclusions from unstructured data sets.
- Able science communicator: Understand the importance of using evidence to make decisions, and are able to communicate the findings from your analysis to different audiences. Comfortable presenting information to colleagues and keen to grow your skills in presenting to clients and at conferences.
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Behaviours:
- Collaborative, able to work in a multidisciplinary environment with experts from different fields to develop and deliver complex projects. You partner to deliver projects and are comfortable sharing your expertise and perspectives. Seek expertise from others and support clients/stakeholders to make the best use of available expertise.
- Inclusive approach to research and partnership working: Understand the importance of working with diverse groups to develop representative research findings, and are able to develop inclusive methods and communications.
We’d love it if you also have:
- Analysis and synthesis of quantitative data. Comfortable using different types of data to develop clear findings that inform decisions. Know how to involve colleagues in analysis and synthesis to increase consensus and challenge assumptions.
- Able to conduct statistical analyses of quantitative data sets (e.g., T-tests, ANOVAs, and measures of statistical significance) using software. This should include confidence with statistical methods including randomisation, and statistical power analysis.
- Experience of using geospatial analysis methods and approaches to support data mapping (e.g., GIS suite).
- Experience undertaking social research or evaluation in areas of the climate, energy, and built environment.
- Experience in facilitating workshops with diverse groups, including clients and community groups.
- A commitment to urban innovation and sustainability.
- Experience in delivering externally funded programmes.
How to apply
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ed Houghton by email: ed.houghton@dgcities.com
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to ed.houghton@dgcities.com.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday, 2nd November 2026.
Salary: £30-37k p.a. dependent on experience.
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