Women's Budget Group

Who we are

Founded with a commitment to reframe economic policy through a feminist lens, Women's Budget Group stands at the forefront of the movement for a gender-equal economy. Based in London, we combine rigorous economic analysis with a passion for social justice to influence public policy. Our organization is renowned as the UK’s leading feminist economics think tank, providing impartial research and innovative policy proposals that drive progressive change.

Our team

Our dedicated team of 24 professionals works closely with a network of experts from academia and the voluntary sector. Small and agile, our staff bring diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to challenging stereotypes within the economic sphere. Every team member plays a crucial role, whether in research, communications, or strategic planning, ensuring that our collective expertise informs every policy recommendation and public initiative. We take pride in fostering an environment where collaboration and open dialogue empower both personal and professional growth.

Our values and mission

At our core, we believe in the power of evidence-based policy, transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. We are driven by a mission to dismantle entrenched gender biases in economic policymaking. Our values call us to:

• Challenge traditional paradigms with innovative solutions.
• Advocate for inclusive decision-making processes that reflect diverse voices.
• Uphold transparency in our research and communications.
• Ensure accountability by linking policy proposals to real-world outcomes. These guiding principles enable us to deliver clear, actionable insights and drive meaningful change at every level of policy development.

Employee benefits

We recognize that our success depends on the well-being and flexibility of our team. Our benefits include:

• A reduced 32-hour workweek designed to promote work-life balance.
• A flexible work-from-home policy that empowers employees to manage their schedules effectively.
• A generous vacation package offering 28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays.
• A supportive workplace environment that values each staff member’s unique contribution, with additional perks such as a workplace pension scheme to secure your future. These benefits underscore our commitment to creating a work environment where professional growth and personal well-being go hand in hand, ensuring that every member of our team can thrive while making a real difference in society.