Engagement Manager - Growth and Development Focus

Vivid Economics
London - United Kingdom
S: £60,000-£75,000 plus benefit

The role of Engagement Manager at Vivid Economics is a senior role with management and client development responsibilities, alongside a responsibility for excellent economic analysis and project delivery. We are currently looking for an Engagement Manager with expertise and experience in our Growth & Development practice area.

About Vivid Economics
We are a leading strategic economics consultancy in the policy-commerce interface, where we advise on the most critical and complex policy and commercial questions facing clients around the world. In all our work, we put economics to good use. The success we bring to our clients reflects a strong partnership culture, solid base of skills, and close cooperation with a large network of contacts. The foundations of our business are our values, and our commitment to developing and maintaining cutting-edge techniques. These are housed in an independent, highly-motivated, entrepreneurial, employee-owned business, based in London.

Description of the role
The main duties of this Engagement Manager will be advanced economic analysis and communication of recommendations, project and staff management, and the development of new thematic areas and key clients. A successful candidate is able to analyse new and complex economic problems, design and apply advanced methods, and manage the team to produce high quality end products.
The candidate will have experience developing recommendations regarding appropriate public policy or commercial strategy. Relevant experience includes assessments of economic growth pathways and their link with other development outcomes; analysis of economic policies and, especially, their link with environmental and climate objectives; integration of development finance to support policy outcomes; and economic analysis of energy and infrastructure systems.
The geographic focus includes a number of countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Some international travel is expected, with a minimum willingness to travel of one week out of every 6-8 weeks.

Primary day-to-day duties
– maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients; as well as a broader professional network;
– structuring and applying economic frameworks to analytical problems;
– developing client solutions, addressing client input, and designing materials that effectively communicate recommendations;
– developing and seeing through plans; forecasting resources; preparing budgets;
– supporting the development of junior staff through regular feedback and mentorship;
– keeping up to date with knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional rganisations;
– enhancing company reputation by establishing oneself as a recognised authority in the field, and representing the company in external events;
– participating in firm improvements; potentially leading on internal change initiatives.

Reporting and supervisory relationships
An Engagement Manager is often the primary lead on a project. As a result an Engagement Manager will supervise up to five people, of Senior Economist, Economist and Analyst grade. They will also serve as a line manager for more junior staff members.
An Engagement Manager will report to either a Director or Principal. Oversight can be limited and an Engagement Manager is expected to take substantial responsibility for delivery of high quality deliverables. An Engagement Manager will also report to the Directors regarding non-project work, such as client development and operational responsibilities.

Experience and qualifications
Candidates must have sufficient experience to demonstrate competency in the duties described. As a guide, six or more years of experience is required to achieve these competencies, with four to six years related to economic analysis. Previous consultancy experience is not necessary but is strongly preferred. Previous experience managing projects and complex analysis is required.
A first class or upper second class degree in economics or a closely related field is required. An MSc/MA or Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred. Fluency in English is essential. Professional level French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Location of work: London, UK

Compensation range:
– Salary of £60,000-£75,000 per year depending on experience, plus annual bonus.
– Share options scheme
– 43 days of paid holiday, including UK bank holidays.

How to apply: please submit a CV and cover letter to recruitment@vivideconomics.com with subject line: "Engagement Manager, Growth and Development”.

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