Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst

ABL Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Relations Agency is seeking a Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst to support strategic decision-making. The role involves monitoring geopolitical developments, producing insightful reports, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and writing skills in English are essential, and familiarity with the energy sector is a plus. This is a full-time, office-based position in London.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in intelligence analysis or political risk.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear reports.
• Interest in the energy sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze geopolitical developments and energy trends.
• Produce intelligence outputs like briefings and analytical reports.
• Support preparation of PR materials and maintain intelligence database.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities linked to geopolitics, regulation, public opinion, and media narratives.
• Support the preparation of PR materials such as public statements, position papers, and social media content.
• Maintain a structured database of key intelligence sources (government publications, institutional research, media outlets).
• Work closely with external public relations agencies.
• Support ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Data visualization software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

My client is currently looking for a Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst to join their Public Relations team. This role sits at the intersection of geopolitics, energy, and corporate communications, and will play a key part in supporting strategic decision‑making and reputational resilience across European and North American markets. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys analysing complex information, writing clear and insightful reports, and working closely with senior stakeholders.

TITLE: Political & Energy Intelligence Analyst

Salary: Competitive

Work style: Office based

Location: London

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring political, economic, and energy‑related developments, translating complex information into practical insights, and supporting both proactive and reactive PR activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse government policies, geopolitical developments, socio‑economic trends, and energy industry dynamics across Europe and North America
• Track technology R&D trends related to the energy sector
• Produce high‑quality intelligence outputs, including daily briefings and weekly/monthly analytical reports for senior management
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities linked to geopolitics, regulation, public opinion, and media narratives
• Support the preparation of PR materials such as public statements, position papers, and social media content
• Maintain a structured database of key intelligence sources, including government publications, institutional research, and trusted media outlets
• Work closely with external public relations agencies
• Support ad‑hoc projects and tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Data Science, Information Management, International Relations, Political Economy, Journalism, or Public Policy
• (Engineering or energy‑related background is preferred)
• 1–3 years of experience in intelligence analysis, political risk, economic research, public affairs, or strategic communications
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear, insight‑driven summaries under time pressure
• Excellent English writing skills, with experience producing professional reports or briefings
• Good understanding of political and economic environments in the UK, EU, and/or North America
• Interest or familiarity with the energy sector is highly desirable
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and cultural awareness
• Fluent English; Mandarin is a plus
• Experience with media monitoring tools and data visualisation software is an advantage
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard office systems

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Oil and Coal Product Manufacturing