Business Insight Manager FTC - Hybrid

Fixed Term Contract job opportunity for 13 months, within the Business Insight Team of a leading law firm, based in London.The team provides business insight into clients to enhance the firm's knowledge of industries and sectors as well as to identify issues affecting the firm's clients. The team also undertakes in-depth research and analysis to support the internal strategic planning of the firm.Key Job Responsibilities will include:Provide support to the lawyers in relation to client development. The insight will take the form of reports, briefings, presentations and recommendations which will be compiled from a wide range of external and internal research sources.Prepare competitor analysis to identify practice growth opportunities.Assist with the project management and data collection and analysis for the client feedback programme.Assist with research insight into the firm's sectorsDriving and supporting business development activities across key industry and practice areas through research campaignsSkills/ExperienceThis is an exciting opportunity to join a busy team and would suit someone with experience gained within the professional services sector.Job Applications are welcome if you have significant relevant experience from:Working within a business knowledge function at a law or professional services firm.Working within a Strategy function at a law or consultancy firm.Working in a legal function (eg a junior lawyer/paralegal/professional support lawyer).Working as a research analyst.Working within publishing or journalism focusing on either the commercial or legal sector.The ideal candidate will have the following:A strong academic background with a 2.1 degree minimum.Ability to capture, summarise and prioritise information from a variety of sources into simple, meaningful insights that will provide opportunities to engage with clients.Good knowledge of Excel.Experienced in spreadsheet manipulation and report preparation.Experience of working in a research position within a commercial environment.Previous people management experience.Good desktop publishing skills, particularly PowerPoint and Word.Very good written skills, able to produce good quality first drafts.A strategic and creative thinker capable of identifying, developing and gaining support for appropriate opportunitiesTo be considered for this and other strategic research job vacancies please apply with your CV.