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Research Analyst – India Alcohol Policy & Trade

£38,000 per annum (base)Westminster, London – significant travel to India requiredFull-time, Permanent37.5 hours per week

Alcohol Ltd is seeking a Research Analyst to provide in-depth research on Indian alcohol policy and trade. This is a research role: your analysis feeds directly into Alcohol Ltd's advocacy to UK government – we lobby UK ministers and trade officials exclusively, and do not contact or lobby Indian government authorities. This role requires significant in-country presence: substantial working time will be spent in India attending industry conferences, gathering market data, and monitoring regulatory developments first-hand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyse developments in India's central and state-level alcohol excise duty frameworks, including the Foreign Liquor (FL) permit system and state excise policies.
  • Track progress of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement, with a focus on tariff schedules, GI protections, and non-tariff barriers affecting UK spirits, wines, and beer.
  • Conduct in-country research visits to India – attending industry conferences and trade events to gather first-hand market data and monitor regulatory developments.
  • Produce monthly and ad hoc research briefing papers for internal use and UK government submissions.
  • Maintain a database of state-by-state alcohol import regulations, duty rates, and licensing conditions across all 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
  • Support the preparation of formal submissions to HMRC, DBT (Department for Business and Trade), and Parliamentary Select Committees.
  • Contribute to our public-facing international trade policy content at alcohol.co.uk.

Essential Requirements

  • UK citizen (required for DBS clearance and due to the nature of government submissions).
  • Full enhanced DBS check required prior to appointment (Disclosure and Barring Service).
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Indian alcohol policy, excise regulation, or trade policy.
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills; ability to translate complex policy into clear narratives for UK government audiences.
  • Experience producing policy papers, research reports, or briefing documents in a professional environment.
  • Willingness and ability to undertake substantial travel to India.

Desirable

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following Indian languages: Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, or Kannada.
  • Prior experience in UK trade policy, government affairs, or the alcohol/FMCG sector.
  • Familiarity with UK government consultation processes or Select Committee submissions.
  • Established contacts within Indian industry associations or the UK–India business community.

What We Offer

  • £38,000 base salary
  • Remote working with flexible hours
  • 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
  • Company pension (employer contribution 4%)
  • Professional development budget
  • All India business travel arranged and fully expensed, including appropriate visa support
  • Direct access to senior leadership – small, focused team

Applications: Rolling – applications reviewed on receipt

How to Apply

Send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) explaining your knowledge of the Indian alcohol regulatory landscape to alc-2026-ra-in.careers@alcohol.uk. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

alc-2026-ra-in.careers@alcohol.uk
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