Senior Analyst (Europe)
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Job Summary
We are looking for an Analyst specialising in politics media landscapes and information environments across the Europe region to play a key role in producing the insight that underpins our strategic communications work. As a Senior Analyst you will monitor political dynamics track evolving narratives and analyse social cultural and informational trends.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Working closely with project leads strategists and regional specialists you will support the design and interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative research helping to shape the narratives and approaches used across our campaigns. You will contribute timely analysis written briefs verbal updates and strategic insight to colleagues across the agency ensuring our work is grounded in realworld trends and evidence.
This role is ideal for someone who is curious analytically minded and passionate about political and social dynamics. You will become an inhouse expert on the European regions information landscape providing essential context and guidance that informs decisionmaking at multiple levels.
Key responsibilities are to:
Monitor and analyse political trends media and information environments acting as an in-house source on the Europe regions politics culture and information space.
Assist with the development administration and interpretation of both quantitative (i.e. surveys) and qualitative (i.e. focus group discussions and interviews) research.
Fuse primary field research (quantitative and qualitative) social media findings and open-source research to produce actionable insight pieces supporting the companys communications campaigns.
Produce timely relevant analyses briefings and strategic recommendations verbally and in writing for different teams and levels within the agency.
Provide insight to support the development of communications strategies and responding to ad hoc research requests.
Develop an understanding of regional strategy and project objectives informing and guiding them.
Provide support to other project/regional/thematic-assigned analysts as required.
Conduct desk-based research.
Participate in the culture of the wider team and agency (for example contributing to team meetings).
ABOUT YOU
What you bring (knowledge expertise experience and skills):
Essential:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Politics International Relations Sociology Area Studies Journalism).
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex political and social information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
Confident presenting research insights and translating technical or dataheavy concepts for nontechnical audiences.
Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience using monitoring or sociallistening tools is preferred.
Interest in (or previous experience working on) issues related to Central and/or Eastern Europe is an advantage.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Knowledge of one or more Central or Eastern European languages (e.g. Russian Georgian SerboCroat Romanian) is an advantage.
Applications close: Sunday 8th March 2026. No Recruiters.
WHAT WE OFFER
A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year pension contributions private healthcare discounted dental insurance enhanced maternity/parental leave plus a whole host of others including:
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 and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays
We also offer learning opportunities around D&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.
All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Cybersecurity
- Intelligence Experience
- Malware Analysis
- Tableau
- Analysis Skills
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
- Analytics
About Company
MC Saatchi Groupwas founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle Brutal Simplicity.
