Consultant

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 findinnovative 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.

===== 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.

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

===== 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 intopractical 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 skillsand 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.

Salary & 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 ouremployees need not be London-based.
• Starting salary from £31,500
• Employer pension contribution of 5% gross salary as part of ourworkplace pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus based on personal and companyperformance
• 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

===== About PRD =====

Based just off Union Street in Southwark, London we are a focusedteam (about 15 of us) of subject area specialists who combine ourskills around our shared passion for designingstrategies to delivermore inclusive economies, impactful investment, and considereddevelopment.

Our core work areas include:

1. Evidence to inform action:In an increasingly complex world, decision-makers need clarity. We combine quantitative and qualitative social and economic evidence to help our clients make better-informed decisions. Our outputs illuminate lived experiences, economic challenges and opportunities, community strengths, and paths towards more inclusive, resilient economies.
2. Progressive strategy design:We design visions, strategies, and plans to grow economies which are greener, fairer and more prosperous. Our advice is evidence-led, purpose-driven, and helps our clients to achieve better outcomes for their places and communities.
3. Pathways to delivery:We support clients in making informed investment and development decisions that drive growth and create better places. Our offer includes viability review, asset-led business planning, development management, partnerships, and commercial ventures.

The team has experience supporting some of the most interestingand challenging areas of the UK to develop holistic, progressive andtransformative place and asset strategies. See our website for more information and case studies.

===== Application process =====

Part 1

Send the following items via the button below withCONSULTANT in the subject line by 9 am on Monday 23 June 2025.

1. Your CV. Youdo notneed 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 theEqualities Monitoring Form. This form will beseparated from the rest of your job application upon receipt andwillnotbe 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 applicationwill notbe considered complete unless this formhas been submitted.If youdo notwish to provide some/any of thisinformation, there is an option within the form to select ‘Prefer not tosay’.

Notes

We arecommitted to being an inclusive employer and we welcomeapplications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexualorientation, class, faith or disability. If you haveaccessibilityneeds,please get in touch andlet usknow any requirements you may have.We aremore than happy to make reasonable adjustments.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process,please contact Amanda Robinson,amanda.robinson@prdemail.co.uk.

Direct applications only please, no recruiters.

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