Smithers Information is seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Senior Consulting Analyst to join our high-performing consultancy team.

At Smithers Information, we deliver expert insights, market forecasts, and strategic consultancy to clients navigating innovation, market growth, and disruption across the packaging, paper, and print industries. We are part of the globally respected Smithers Group, with offices in the UK, US, and China, renowned for excellence, innovation, and deep technical expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ambitious, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in the grey space of market ambiguity. You will be part of a small, collaborative team partnering with industry-leading organizations to help shape their strategy, enter new markets, and launch innovative products.

We are looking for someone who is not only analytically sharp but also willing to get into the data, challenge assumptions, and build credible, compelling insights that drive real business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading the development of robust market sizing and forecasting models.
2. Conducting desk and telephone research to identify key trends, players, and opportunities.
3. Translating complex data into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations.
4. Producing high-impact presentations and reports, supported by clear and visually engaging data visuals.
5. Developing and defending research findings to senior stakeholders and clients.
6. Designing and pricing project approaches for consultancy proposals.
7. Shaping market surveys and quantitative research tools.
8. Maintaining and evolving our proprietary market databases and scenario models.

Candidate Profile:

• A confident, commercially aware analyst with at least 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
• A degree in a relevant field, with strong academic and analytical credentials.
• Comfortable with Excel-based modelling and scenario planning.
• Articulate, persuasive, and structured in both written and verbal communication.
• Able to juggle multiple workstreams, collaborate across teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks (Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, etc.).
• Knowledge of the packaging and/or print industries is a bonus but not essential.

Additional Information:

Smithers Information offers a competitive salary based on experience, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our benefits include:

• An early finish on Fridays.
• Hybrid working with 2 days remote.
• Private medical cover.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Retail discount platform.
• Employee wellbeing programmes (including virtual PT, counselling, nutritional advice).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Regular team socials and a friendly, inclusive culture.