Analyst, UKEA

. Palladium International Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladium is seeking an Analyst to gain hands-on experience by supporting in project delivery and business development, and contributing to high-quality proposals across the UK, Europe and Africa region (UKEA). The role is based in London with a hybrid model (three days in the office, two remote) and requires right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

The Analyst will report to the Agile Manager and will work with UK and international project staff, partners and clients,

Qualifications

• Masters degree in international development or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and clients.
• Strong prioritisation, time management, and delivery skills.
• Adaptability and resilience in evolving environments.
• Critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.
• Builds inclusive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support Palladium in its business development activities, including creating innovative high-quality bids and contributing to recruitment, research, technical content, writing and pricing.
• Assist on project delivery for efficient project management, including administrative and financial management.
• Communicate professionally across UK and international staff, partners, subcontractors and clients, managing needs and expectations.
• Develop and test hypotheses on central client issues, perform relevant research, and synthesise results into analysis for deliverables.
• Support knowledge management resources, innovative methods and intellectual property.
• Contribute to internal initiatives promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, wellbeing and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Collaboration

Prioritisation

Time management

Delivery

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Accountability

Education

Masters degree in international development or related field

Job description

Analyst, UKEA

About Palladium:Operating in over 50countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation companyworking in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communitiesto design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We addresssome of the world's most complex challenges across infrastructure, economicgrowth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, anddigital transformation-strengthening systems, institutions, and markets tosupport inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staffworldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deeptechnical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology todeliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organisationsachieve measurable, sustainable impact.Palladium is part ofGISI's global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for theworld's most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI'sapproximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countriesworldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineeringconsulting services

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

• 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, inclusion, safeguarding, wellbeing, sustainability and environmental responsibility

Essential Criteria

Masters degree in international development or a related field CommunicationStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and research capabilitiesAbility to collaborate effectively with teams and clientsStrong prioritisation, time management, and delivery skills AdaptabilityEmbraces change and responds effectively to evolving environmentsOvercomes challenges and remains resilient through setbacks Critical ThinkingApplies innovative, evidence‑based problem‑solvingIdentifies patterns, connections, and root causes to inform decisions People &RelationshipsBuilds inclusive, collaborative relationshipsInfluences and engages diverse stakeholdersDevelops and supports others through coaching and recognition Self‑DevelopmentSeeks feedback and continuous improvementDemonstrates accountability, ownership, and results focusLearns from experience to enhance performance Business AcumenUnderstands organisational strategy and business driversAnticipates risks and manages resources effectivelyFocuses on client needs and delivering stakeholder value

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion intoeverything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society andactively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and goodpractice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in ourworkforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fairtreatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. Theseinclude: (but are not limited to) socio‑economic background, age, race, genderidentity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability,nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require anyadjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due todisability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email ourteam atand we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding

We defineSafeguarding as \"the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople, clients and the communities we work with from harm\". We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.