Analyst, UKEA

Analyst, UKEA

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. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organisations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.
Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.
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. With support, training, varied experience and increasing responsibility, the role provides a strong foundation for becoming one of Palladium’s future leaders in creating positive impact.
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. Assignments will span our key clusters: Health; Economic Growth, Climate and the Environment; and Finance and Investment. This role contributes to both international development and UK-focused projects, adapting to different clients, delivery models and team priorities. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• 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. Communicating analysis and recommendations both verbally and in writing to team members and clients.
  
• 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
  

Communication

• 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
  

Adaptability

• Embraces change and responds effectively to evolving environments
  
• Overcomes challenges and remains resilient through setbacks
  

Critical Thinking

• Applies innovative, evidence-based problem-solving
  
• Identifies patterns, connections, and root causes to inform decisions
  

People & Relationships

• Builds inclusive, collaborative relationships
  
• Influences and engages diverse stakeholders
  
• Develops and supports others through coaching and recognition
  

Self-Development

• Seeks feedback and continuous improvement
  
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and results focus
  
• Learns from experience to enhance performance
  

Business Acumen

• Understands organisational strategy and business drivers
  
• Anticipates risks and manages resources effectively
  
• Focuses on client needs and delivering stakeholder value
  

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. Your examples may come from education, employment, internships, volunteering or other relevant experience.
Please also state whether you have completed, or are currently completing, a Master’s degree in international development or a related field.
1. Motivation
Why are you interested in this Analyst opportunity and working with Palladium?
2. Research and analysis
Give an example of when you researched information, analysed your findings and communicated an evidence-based conclusion.
3. Organisation and priorities
Give an example of when you managed multiple tasks or competing deadlines. How did you prioritise and ensure the work was delivered?
4. Written communication and collaboration
Give an example of a substantial piece of written work you produced and how you worked with colleagues, stakeholders or others to deliver it.
5. Scenario
You are supporting a Palladium project team preparing a client report while also helping colleagues develop a new business proposal. Both deadlines are approaching and some of the information you have received is incomplete. In no more than 150 words, explain how you would organise your work, check the information, communicate with colleagues and decide when to ask for support.

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. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due to disability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email our team atand we will be in touch to discuss.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.