Geopolitical Analysis Manager

We are currently looking for a Geopolitical Analysis Manager to join one of the groups specialist divisions. This division partners with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, to work on the critical issues of our time, including the climate emergency, national security, social justice, conflict prevention, and sustainable development. We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-discipline communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards conflict affected or developing countries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help to make World Services communications strategies more evidence-based, effective and reflective of the broader geopolitical character of our operating environment.
• Support the preparation of timely, relevant analyses, briefings and strategic recommendations verbally and in writing for all levels of the agency, from senior management to staff on the ground.
• Take a leading role in a region or a topic, supporting the (Senior) Analysis Director or potentially being the actual lead of a more niche region or topic.
• Provide geopolitical recommendations to account teams and support the Strategy team in turning these into effective communications strategies.
• Contribute to the agency's high-level thinking on how to approach our problem sets.
• Line management of the most junior team members.

About You:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and three years relevant experience with a strong focus on geopolitics.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert qualitative and quantitative data and desk research into clear and concise briefings in impeccable written and spoken English.
• Ability to develop and lead research and analysis processes, applying a range of approaches, tools and methodologies to guide strategic recommendations, ideally in relation to communications and outreach.
• An understanding of contemporary Euro-Atlantic defence and security developments.
• Understanding of the information environment, including traditional broadcast and online media, social media and disinformation.
• Some understanding of open-source monitoring tools such as Maltego would be desirable.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 26 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others.
• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year.
• Half days off before bank holidays.
• Emergency care days for dependants.
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity.
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year.
• Season Ticket loan.
• Payroll Giving Scheme.
• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize.
• An annual Summer and Christmas party.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays. We also offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

The M&C Saatchi Group UK has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). No recruitment agencies please.