Junior Research Analyst

Junior Research Analyst

Term: 12 months fixed-term contract

Starting Salary: £25,000- £30,000pa based on experience

Location:  London (working 3 days from the office) or remote

About Prospira Global

Prospira Global is a new boutique consulting agency working to accelerate global action on mental health through private sector solutions.  lf you are passionate about mental health, have an analytical mind, love for research and want to join a small but fast growing team we would love to hear from you.  

The Role

We are looking for an excellent analytical researcher with a passion for improving mental health globally, with a particular interest in private sector action.  

As a junior research analyst at Prospira Global you will apply and develop your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, business management and leadership skills from day one. Working under the support of a senior colleague, you will conduct research and gather required data that is used to help companies understand the risks and opportunities they face regarding mental health, and play a key role in conducting research on global mental health for our clients and team. 

As a key member of our small team you will also have the opportunity to contribute to wider organisational activities as required, providing you with the opportunity to be a part of the business from an early stage as it grows.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of mental health impact across the private sector, equipping you with valuable skills for a growing area of need around the world. 

About You

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have an analytical skill set at degree level or equivalent 
• You are skilled at data analysis and research (both qualitative and quantitative) and have strong working knowledge of relevant statistical analysis software 
• You love to investigate and research a situation to piece together a clear, data driven story
• You have strong communication skills, especially for distilling data into easily digestible formats
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and love being part of a small and growing team
• You can demonstrate a proven track record of being highly organised 
• You’re entrepreneurial in that you’re always looking to do things better and faster; you spot opportunities and aren’t afraid to dive in
• You have a passion for social change, and want to be at the forefront of private sector action for improving global mental health
• You have the right to work in the UK

Our ideal candidate would also have: 

• You have 1-3 years of experience in a research or consulting environment 
• Technical expertise: have some familiarity with the role of private sector action on mental health or has previously worked in a research/analytics function 
• Project management: excellent project management skills set delivering to time and budget, as well as sharing progress and stewarding colleagues
• Presentation skills: strong attention to detail and ability to use write and design presentations fit for an Executive audience in global companies
• Excellent written and verbal skills:  a concise, yet empathetic and emotionally intelligent communicator
• Leadership & initiative: thrive when given autonomy and have intuition for leading a project team and stepping up to a challenge

Application Details (for this role)

Applications open: May 6, 2022

Applications close: May 22, 2022

Please submit applications including a CV and cover letterby 11:59 pm (BST) on May 22, 2022. Please refer to the job description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria. 

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We use a blind hiring approach during our application screening process. 

Ideally this role will work in person with our team 3 days / week in London, with on-site requirements to work from our client offices on occasion (and may also involve some global travel on occasion). However, we pride ourselves on our flexible working arrangements and will always make reasonable adjustments when required.