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    Hawkins Wright Ltd is an independent UK based consultancy providing market intelligence and business information services to the international pulp, paper and bioenergy industries. These services include private consultancy assignments covering a full range of marketing and strategic subjects as well as regular multi-client reports and newsletters.

     

    Job Description

    We are currently recruiting a Market Analyst to cover developments within the international pulp, paper and wood fibre markets. As a primary responsibility, you will manage and support the production of industry reports that provide supply, demand, cost and price analysis. The analyst will also help maintain and expand Hawkins Wright’s contact base and represent the company at industry events across the world. At times, the analyst may also provide support to Hawkins Wright’s biomass team.

    Candidates should possess excellent writing skills, preferably with previous experience in business journalism and/or data analysis. Candidates must also have strong mathematical and computing skills, showing competence with analysing datasets in Microsoft Excel. Fluency in English is essential and it would preferable to have prior experience within a commodity-based industry.  

     

    Key Responsibilities

    • Produce commentaries on market developments, analysis and market outlooks; develop graphs and charts within Excel to illustrate trends and analysis; to present back to Hawkins Wright team and clients
    • Work with and interview industry participants to research industry trends.
    • Develop and maintain rapport with key contacts, and liaise regularly with industry stakeholders (buyers, sellers, traders, agents, logistical service providers) to gain market intelligence.
    • Develop new contacts within the market
    • Maintain existing Excel databases and build new databases.
    • Work on special projects as needed.
    • Participate in conferences and events (frequent international travel required).

     

    Skills and Experience

    • A graduate with strong degree, preferably in economics or business journalism.
    • Ability to develop, source and write industry relevant news and analysis to deadlines. Ability to write with flair and clarity for a global audience.
    • Knowledge of the global forest products sectors useful but not essential.
    • Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process).
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to network with industry executives.
    • Ability to work effectively with colleagues and meet targets in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
    • Proficiency working with Excel-based analytical tools.
    • Self-motivation and initiative to drive projects forward with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
    • A proven track record of setting high editorial standards.
    • Willingness to travel to meetings and events globally

     

    Benefits

    • A competitive salary (up to £35k), which will depend on depth of prior experience, and a clear trajectory for salary & job growth
    • Pension contribution equivalent to 10% of salary
    • Private health insurance
    • Flexible working (home-based, office-based, or flexi-working)
    • Enhanced maternity/paternity provision

     

    We value a healthy work life balance and can consider a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home. Please state your preferences in your application.

    If we think you could be a good fit for the organisation you will be invited for a telephone interview following which, if we are both happy to continue the process, you will then be invited to a face to face interview. To allow us to assess your skills this may include Excel, Word and analytical reasoning exercises. You will also be given the opportunity to chat informally with some of our team members to find out more about what it is like to work at Hawkins Wright Ltd.

     

    As part of your application process, please provide a CV, your salary expectations and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

    To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers@hawkinswright.com