Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/government_social_research_officer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/policy-officer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/politicians_assistant.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/political-risk-analyst

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/public_affairs_consultant_job_description.htm

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding out about careers in Local Government.

• Careers in Local Government

Resources about career roles within the Civil Service and information on the Fast Stream Graduate Programme.

• Careers in the Civil Service

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for finding out about careers in the EU.

• Careers in the European Union

Website with information on various jobs within the Scottish Government.

• www.work-for-scotland.org

Leading organisation for the analysis of international issues. Chatham House runs internships details of which are published on their website.

• www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/careers

This website has an extensive careers resources section which will help you to explore career options in think tanks and policy. There are case studies of professionals working in these areas and advice on making applications and skills required. The website also lists current jobs and internships.
You can also find out what a career in policy looks like, and how to get started in this area, by watching a recording of a recent event SmartThinking hosted with a panel of Policy Work professionals. Watch the video .

• smartthinking.org.uk/career-resources

The network for public affairs practitioners. Website includes job profiles, job opportunities and careers advice.

• www.publicaffairsnetworking.com

Leading think tank, developing new routes to social justice. Includes information about internship programme.

• www.ippr.org/about/jobs

An independently owned company offering expertise, experience and understanding of the people, policies and processes involved in political decision making.

• www.connectpa.co.uk

The United Nations is part of the UN system, which, in addition to the UN itself, comprises many funds, programmes and specialized agencies, each of which have their own area of work, leadership and budget. This webpage explains what the funds, programmes and agencies are.

• www.un.org/en/about-us/un-system

Independent UK think tank for social and economic policy.

• www.smf.co.uk

Website aimed at those working for an MP. Includes job adverts, information on staff salaries and training opportunities.

• www.w4mp.org

Largest Social research institute in Britain. Sources of information, job opportunities.

• www.natcen.ac.uk

Open to social research practitioners and trainees from all sectors. Website contains careers information.

• www.the-sra.org.uk

Excellent reference section, business directory, useful contacts, training and jobs.

• www.aqr.org.uk

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain's longest established independent economic research institute with over sixty years experience of applying academic excellence to the needs of business and policy makers. The Institute is independent of all party political interests. Visit the website to out more about this organisation and see if there are any vacancies.

• www.niesr.ac.uk

The world's leading source of industry news, opinion, special reports and feature articles for market and social researchers, data analysts and consumer insight professionals. Covering the latest trends and techniques from behavioural economics to big data analytics, as well as hot topics like polling and privacy.

• www.research-live.com

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Politics and International Relations graduate, Hailey Lernihan, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/the-white-house.php

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Philosophy and Politics graduate, Lotte Hajema, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/international-diplomacy-978.php

CARE is a well-established mainstream Christian charity. The leadership programme offers placements in parliamentary offices in Westminster, as well as placements in the media, charities and third sector.

• care.org.uk/about/leadership-programme