Associate Project Consultant

SHM PRODUCTIONS LTD; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic production company in London seeks an Analyst focusing on data analysis and project support. The successful candidate will contribute to client projects by providing insights derived from quantitative and qualitative data. An ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and follows a rigorous, quality-driven approach while working collaboratively within a team. Proficiency in Microsoft tools, particularly Excel, is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record, preferably in a science-based subject.
• Fluency in English required.
• Some recent client-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Consultants and gather data for project planning.
• Create clear presentations and reports from data analyses.
• Assist in meetings by taking notes and supporting action planning.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Asana

Job description

Role Summary

• A highly challenging role with a focus on analysing data from a variety of sources, generating insights and communicating them effectively to support the successful delivery of client projects at SHM. It combines planning, data analysis, critical thinking, research, producing content, writing, editing, briefing, coordinating and proofreading
• The successful candidate will work across SHM’s corporate projects to ensure we are engaging with our clients in the right way and making an impact

Core Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Consultants and Senior Project Consultants with their daily tasks
• Gathering, analysing, interpreting, and communicating qualitative and quantitative data and research
• Creating presentations, reports, communications and documents that capture insights in a clear and compelling manner
• Supporting the planning of projects and helping to ensure they are delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes
• Providing support for client project meetings, events and workshops, including by note-taking and action planning
• Creating clear and concise internal briefings ensuring information is explained with clarity

Additional Activities (as needed)

• Presenting written work to internal audiences for review
• Conducting interviews and other research

Relevant Skills

The successful candidate will be:

Quality-driven

You will need to:

• Be a rigorous thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and juggle multiple priorities while observing strict confidentiality
• Strive for continuous improvement and be open to constructive criticism
• Apply high levels of rigour and attention to detail to both your own work and others’

An excellent written and verbal communicator

You will need to:

• Have a strong ability to present ideas and work to internal and external audiences with clarity and confidence
• Be able to turn complex written materials into clear and concise pieces of communication
• Be able to write at a very high standard

Analytical

You will need to:

• Be able to interpret data from a variety of sources, generate insights and communicate them effectively
• Observe and participate in meetings and workshops and derive key insights and learnings from them
• Use data analysis tools such as excel with proficiency and be comfortable working with quantitative data

Positive and flexible

You will need to:

• Approach tasks with a highly creative, can-do manner
• Be proactive and flexible, willing to work outside of office hours where necessary
• Feel comfortable working and developing expertise across many industries and topics, in a fast-paced environment

A team player

You will need to:

• Have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and with people different levels in an organisation
• Take on ad-hoc tasks as needed and support colleagues with their workloads

Proficient in basic tools

You will need to:

• Be competent in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel in particular
• Learn how to use Asana to track and manage projects on a daily basis

Qualifications & Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree and excellent academic record. We particularly welcome candidates who have studied science-based subjects or degrees that promote strong analytical skills
• Required: Fluency in English
• Preferred: Some recent experience in working directly with clients
• Desired: Experience working in a similar role or field

We are open to meeting with people with varying degrees of experience and seniority