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Public Affairs Consultant (Research)

 
Background
Public Affairs Consultants who specialise in research gather and analyse information about political, social, and policy issues that affect organisations and communities. They conduct surveys, interviews, and data analysis to understand public opinion and trends, then present their findings to help clients make informed decisions. This role combines detective work with communication skills, as you need to dig into complex topics and explain what you've discovered in a clear, persuasive way.
Lessons to help you on this path
Publications
PR WeekThe Drum
Books
The Art of Insight in Science and EngineeringThinkingFast and SlowSpin: The Art of Public Relations
Movies
The Thick of ItScandal
Key Figures
Alastair CampbellPeter MandelsonLynton CrosbyKatie Perrior
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference320.973, 1.42For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Government Relations ResearcherPolicy Research ConsultantPolitical Research AnalystPublic Policy Researcher
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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