Southwark
Consultant
prd
£31,500
Full-time
Description
PRD is a dynamic and progressive consultancy working to transition places to deliver better outcomes for people and the planet.
We are a small team that has a big impact. In the last year, we have developed economic strategies and delivery plans for communities, towns and cities across the UK, supported the fastest changing borough in London to respond to the housing crisis, and are helping councils to prepare for local government reorganisation. We find innovative ways to solve the challenges our towns and communities face.
Good data and evidence is core to this work. It helps us understand the challenges and opportunities in the places we work and underpins the strategies and advice we provide for clients.
We are looking for a Consultant with strong data analysis skills. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality research and analysis for our clients using graphs, maps, and written reports.
We are open to hearing from candidates from a breadth of professional backgrounds and with a range of specialisms and interests.
You’ll like this job if…
You are interested in learning about different places and communities across the UK
You want to work on projects that can have a positive impact on people and places
You want exposure to a range of projects, from economic strategies to masterplan delivery programmes to commercial property market reviews
You appreciate working in small teams with big ideas
You like sharing what you learn with others
You are driven to experiment with and explore data
Requirements
===== About you =====
You have an interest in cities and communities. You have some experience of working in planning, regeneration, property, housing, or the built environment with a strong appetite to learn more about different aspects of how places function and change. You are keen to develop new skills while supporting a range of interesting projects throughout the UK.
===== About the role =====
You will play an integral role supporting PRD’s social and economic research and strategy projects for public sector clients.
Tasks include:
Creating effective maps and charts with clear explanations of the data and its implications
Presenting information to colleagues and clients in person and online
Working with colleagues to turn evidence into practical recommendations, strategies, and actions for our clients
Assisting with engagement activities (e.g. speaking with council officers, developers, local businesses, residents)
Building project management skills by taking responsibility for specific tasks or outputs within large-scale projects
You will work closely and effectively with PRD colleagues, with opportunities to share your knowledge and ideas with the team. You will also often work with external collaborators, who we partner with to bring a wide set of skills to projects.
Essential skills & attributes:
Around one year of professional experience in quantitative data analysis, including finding, cleaning, critically analysing, and presenting insights from data
Experience using data sources and repositories relating to UK geographies, economics, demographics, property, etc (e.g. ONS, CoStar, Realyse, London Datastore)
Experience or demonstrably strong interest in regeneration, cities and the built environment and generally exploring new ways of working in these areas
Ability to find connections and insights within data – and to communicate these clearly to non-technical audiences
Excellent writing skills
Inquisitive, methodical and attentive to detail
Desirable skills & attributes:
Experience developing socioeconomic baselines
Experience of stakeholder engagement
Excellent data visualisation skills
Experience with spatial analysis, preferably QGIS
Behaviours & competencies
Time management: You manage your workload effectively and efficiently and you identify and communicate potential pinch-points and problems.
Organisation: You can alternate between different projects and activities while retaining diligence and quality.
Collaborative approach: You like being part of small teams where you can work with teammates with a broad range of skills and perspectives.
Interpersonal skills: You can hold engaging discussions with colleagues, partners, and clients, and you can explain complex topics in a clear, engaging way.
Analytical thinking: You take a logical approach to challenges and can identify key insights from data.
Problem solving: You take initiative to overcome challenges and develop new ideas to move projects and ideas forward.
===== Application process =====
Part 1:
Send the following items via the button below with CONSULTANT in the subject line by 9 am on Monday 23 June 2025.
1. Your CV. You do not need to supply a cover letter.
2. Your answers to the questions below:
Tell us about a project in which you used quantitative evidence. What questions were you trying to answer or what problems were you trying to solve? What data did you use and how did you analyse it? How did you communicate the results? (max 300 words)
Tell us about a time when you took initiative to solve a problem or develop a new idea. What problem did you hope to solve and how did your idea help? (max 300 words)
3. Please let us know whether or not you have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship. A yes/no is sufficient at this stage.
Part 2:
Complete the Equalities Monitoring Form (https://jsjvlcrqs0n.typeform.com/PRDEDI).
This form will be separated from the rest of your job application upon receipt and will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or appointment process – the Equalities Monitoring Form is handled securely by a different team member to those who review your CV and question replies.
Your application will not be considered complete unless this form has been submitted. If you do not wish to provide some/any of this information, there is an option within the form to select ‘Prefer not to say’.
Notes:
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, faith or disability. If you have accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have. We are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments.
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Amanda Robinson, [email protected].
Direct applications only please, no recruiters.
Benefits
We operate hybrid working arrangements. Regular in-person attendance in London is essential (currently 3 days for 5 day/week staff, 2 days for 4 day/week staff) but our employees need not be London-based.
Starting salary from £31,500
Employer pension contribution of 5% gross salary as part of our workplace pension scheme
Discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance
25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays)
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid sabbatical after long service
Cycle to work scheme
Tate membership
Structured career progression plan and budget for training/professional development
Ringfenced volunteering time
Expiry date: 23/06/2025
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Company
prd
Salary
£31,500
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Southwark
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Flexible Working
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