Analyst, UKEA in London

PLEASE NOTE: There are application specific instructions listed at the bottom of the advert. Only candidates that submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the points below will be considered.

About Palladium: Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world’s most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development.

This Opportunity: Palladium is seeking an Analyst to gain hands-on experience by supporting in project delivery and business development, and contributing to impactful work and innovative, high-quality proposals across the UK, Europe and Africa region (UKEA). This role offers an exciting opportunity for a postgraduate to launch or refocus their career in international development.

Location: The position will be based in Palladium’s London office. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Palladium follows a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Reporting and Supervision: The Analyst will report to the Agile Manager. This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Part of the Agile team, the Analyst will play an essential role in providing support to a diverse range of projects and business proposals in UKEA.
• Supporting Palladium in its business development activities; helping the team create innovative high-quality bids; including work on recruitment, research, technical content, writing and commercial pricing.
• Working directly on our projects to support all aspects of organised, efficient Project Management, including administrative and operational support, and detailed financial management.
• Working within and communicating professionally across a diverse range of teams; both UK and international project staff, partners, subcontractors and our clients; proactively managing needs and expectations and providing dependable and timely support.
• Developing and testing hypotheses on the central issues facing our clients, identifying and undertaking relevant research, and synthesising results into analysis that forms the basis of the deliverables.
• Supporting the development of Palladium’s knowledge management resources, innovative methods and intellectual property.
• Supporting internal initiatives that help Palladium grow and thrive as an exceptional organisation for its people, the environment and wider stakeholders, including work relating to equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, wellbeing, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Essential Criteria:

• Masters degree in international development or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and clients.
• Strong prioritisation, time management, and delivery skills.
• Embraces change and responds effectively to evolving environments.
• Applies innovative, evidence-based problem-solving.
• Builds inclusive, collaborative relationships.
• Seeks feedback and continuous improvement.
• Understands organisational strategy and business drivers.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TO APPLY: Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the points below. We will use both documents when reviewing your application, so please ensure your cover letter provides sufficient evidence for us to assess your suitability.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”.