United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Senior Associate, Health

Senior Associate, Health
Bristol, UK

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars:

• International Development


• Strategy Execution Consulting


• Impact Investment


• Training and Events

We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 countries.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the strategic approach to business development through coordination of research on issues, countries, clients, partners and competitors and market intelligence gathering;


• Support the identification, assessment and pursuit of new business opportunities, contributing to the analysis of our prospects for winning opportunities;


• Maintain the currency and accuracy of new business data in corporate databases (e.g.: SharePoint, NEMO);


• For assigned portfolio of projects, Interface with clients and other project stakeholders to plan, implement, review and report on projects as needed and requested;


• Provide technical support to project operations at all stages;


• Keep abreast of political, social, economic and security developments in project countries and regions;


• Provide technical input into the design, planning and delivery of projects;


• Contribute to research, analysis and publication of technical studies, case studies, policy and programme approaches and results;


• Identify, build and maintain relationships with consultants and partners who can provide technical expertise;


• Work with the Director, Health to promote and build Palladium?s technical capability.

Essential Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.


• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.


• Minimum of 2 years of government client project management and business development experience that includes management of one or more projects including experience in start-up and closeout.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in working in a developing country or in a project based environment.


• Experience contributing to or managing at least 1-2 successful major bids (including each of or a combination of structuring bid financials, team selection, drafting technical response and partner negotiations).

Key Competencies Required:

• Formal Project Management training and experience.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong technical writing skills.


• Ability to conceptualize and write a bid proposal or project report.


• Sound business development and Client Relationship Management skills.


• People management skills.


• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reports.


• Sound problem solving and decision making skills.


• Willingness to travel and work abroad a minimum of eight weeks per year in developing countries and elsewhere.


• Sector specific expertise required.