DeHavilland and Forefront Advisers are at the forefront of political intelligence and monitoring, providing data-driven insights that power public affairs strategies and financial decision-making. Backed by leading private equity firms, we are scaling rapidly across the UK and EU. Our clients include over 600 organisations – from blue-chip corporations to public sector leaders – who trust us to deliver accurate, real-time intelligence on the political and policy issues that matter most.
As a Product Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of our political data products. You’ll work cross-functionally with product, tech, and content teams to enhance our data systems, onboard new data sources, and support the development of cutting-edge sentiment analysis tools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of data integrity, product innovation, and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Data Integrity & Maintenance
* Monitor and maintain the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of our core datasets.
* Ensure data flows smoothly across systems and resolve data-related issues in collaboration with tech teams.
* Track and report on data quality metrics to support continuous improvement.
Data Sourcing & Expansion
* Identify and evaluate new data sources to enhance the value of our product suite.
* Work with web scraping tools to ensure coverage of political stakeholder publications.
* Troubleshoot issues in data pipelines and help scale sourcing infrastructure.
Product & Sentiment Development
* Contribute to the design and rollout of sentiment-based data products.
* Support sentiment scoring development and ensure consistency across datasets.
* Partner with product managers to translate analytical needs into data structures.
Process Optimization & Documentation
* Maintain robust documentation of data sources, processes, and QA standards.
* Proactively suggest and implement improvements to workflows and data architecture.
Your Experience & Knowledge
* 1–3 years of professional experience in a data-centric role (e.g., data analyst, product data specialist, or similar).
* Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Looker, Tableau, or similar BI platforms.
* Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Nice to have:
* Experience working with large or complex datasets.
* Familiarity with natural language processing or sentiment analysis tools.
* Understanding of political landscapes, especially UK or EU public affairs.
* Exposure to APIs, web scraping, and data integration processes.
Why join us?
* Be part of a high-impact team shaping the next generation of political data products
* Work on innovative projects that sit at the heart of policy and public affairs
* Thrive in collaborative, supportive, and intellectually curious environment