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Maplecroft’s products, indexes and ratings tools provide detailed analysis of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Next-11 and those countries where their capital is most invested. These economies are often associated with poor legal and regulatory environments, corruption, human rights infringements and are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, resource and energy security. Western businesses (and value chains) operating in, and with, these countries must responsibly navigate the risks and identify the opportunities to remain profitable in this future growth environment.

Our comprehensive portfolio of company risk ratings, country and sub-sovereign risk indices, interactive maps and in-depth reports provide innovative and proven solutions for assessing both corporate ESG management proficiency and country, value chain risk exposures.

Maplecroft has a fantastic opportunity for  experienced (3-yrs plus), pro-active, numerate and diligent Sales Executives / Business Analysts to join the team to manage its growing international client base.

First class administrative skills are a must, as is the ability to communicate complex product information with prospective and existing clients. Candidates will be expected to manage time effectively and work under pressure. You must also have a friendly, positive, "Can do" attitude.

Applicants should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills, demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite and be familiar with CRM systems.

Your responsibilities include:

Administering all aspects of the sales process:

• Providing point of contact for the Sales Executives and their clients - responsible for all queries.
• Managing and maintain CRM system
• Monitoring existing customer relationships and the opportunity pipeline
• Produce reports on sales data for the Sales team and their clients
• Working to generate and convert new business

Key requirements:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level of written and verbal communication - this is a client facing position
• Strong eye for detail
• Outstanding proficiency in the use of CRM systems and MS Office
• Previous evidence of sales administration experience
• A keen interest in business and achieving results!!

This role is based in Maplecroft’s Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

Maplecroft’s products, indexes and ratings tools provide detailed analysis of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Next-11 and those countries where their capital is most invested. These economies are often associated with poor legal and regulatory environments, corruption, human rights infringements and are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, resource and energy security. Western businesses (and value chains) operating in, and with, these countries must responsibly navigate the risks and identify the opportunities to remain profitable in this future growth environment.

Our comprehensive portfolio of company risk ratings, country and sub-sovereign risk indices, interactive maps and in-depth reports provide innovative and proven solutions for assessing both corporate ESG management proficiency and country, value chain risk exposures.

Maplecroft is now looking for a Business Development Manager to expand its growing international client base, with an especial focus on the financial services sector.

Broadly, your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving income target (by retaining business and identifying new revenue opportunities / sales)
• Planning and implementing key account sales programmes – incl. targeted marketing campaigns
• Pitching to Senior C-Level + managers and directors
• Client management / relationships (inclusive of managing and maintaining records via CRM system)
• Cross-organisational working to draw on the skills and knowledge across Maplecroft
• Playing a design and development role in certain risk calculator, Interactive Dashboard and supply chain tools and mapping services (to be confirmed)

Key requirements:

• A consultative and intelligent approach to business development
• Ability to communicate complex production information with prospective and existing clients
• Results driven, respond well to pressure, with the ability to enthuse those you work alongside
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level of written communication, with meticulous attention to detail and highly articulate
• Previous evidence of sales experience
• Outstanding MS Office skills, particularly Excel

First class negotiation skills are a must, as is the ability to communicate complex product information with prospective and existing clients. A firm grasp of international affairs in relation to the business and financial community is desirable and candidates will be expected to hit targets, manage time effectively and work under pressure.

Applicants should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills, demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite and be familiar with CRM systems.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

Maplecroft is seeking to recruit an experienced team leader with a proven track record of work in Asia. We are seeking a candidate who has spent years in the region and has excellent analytical, writing, editing and presentation skills. Candidates should also have relevant language skills and in-depth knowledge of China and / or India. Preference will be given to candidates with strong client-facing experience.

Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant degrees, with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review. Working hours are flexible but influenced by client deadlines.

Competitive salary in line with qualifications and experience.

This role is based in Bath and/or London

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com including the title “Asia Team Leader” in the subject heading.

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Maplecroft is currently seeking an Editor with considerable writing and editing experience and an impeccable neutral but authoritative writing style.

Candidates should be highly literate, supported by relevant degrees, with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review. Working hours are flexible but influenced by client deadlines.

Competitive salary in line with qualifications and experience.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com including the title “Political Risks Editor ” in the subject heading.

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Efficient and rigorous analyst required to work with our Professional Services team principally on ethical and political risk supply chain management projects/practice and (ability permitting) on related advisory services. Requires a good knowledge of sustainability or corporate responsibility issues, drivers and management systems; especially for multi-national corporations with supply chains in high risk geographies. Should have subject matter expertise on at least two of the following areas: human rights, labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics. Solid sector and commodity understanding as well as business / management background is preferred. A global outlook and interest in international events is essential.

Assignments / responsibilities are likely to include the following:

• Administrative support on internal and client projects including project planning and co-ordination
• Engagement with our indices, maps and technology teams on the implementation of ethical supply chain management systems i.e. supplier screening, self-assessment questionnaires, audit protocols etc.
• Analysis of supplier performance and the development of supply chain / country / issue reports
• Possible involvement in the development of commodity indices and models to measure and compare risk across multiple geographies and multiple tiers in company supply chains

Successful candidate will report to our Professional Services lead and work on internal and external facing projects, ideally communicating directly with clients on progress and deliverables (depending on experience). Individual should have a demonstrated ability to work as an active, reliable team-member on multiple projects in a very logical and structured manner. Candidates should also have advanced IT skills including exceptional proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite especially Excel and PowerPoint skills. Evidence of Excel skills preferred. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in designing and analysing sizeable data sets to meet objectives with statistical rigour.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Candidates should have a master’s degree in addition to at least two years of relevant fulltime work experience.

Competitive salary in line with qualifications and experience. Based in our London and Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work to recruitment@maplecroft.com including the title “Ethical Supply Chain Analyst / Co-Ordinator” in the subject heading.

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Maplecroft is urgently seeking candidates for the following positions: Associate Director, Principal Analysts, Analysts and Interns (paid) in Business and Human Rights - research and engagement, with evidence of a good understanding of the issues, legal frameworks and best practices, research and engagement experience of human rights and business risks and responsibilities in emerging economies and less developed countries and key sectors. Labour standards experts are particularly welcome to apply.

There is no deadline for applications as these career opportunities are part of an ongoing recruitment campaign in place for a growing organisation through 2012, as Maplecroft seeks to double its numbers, therefore early applications are very welcome.

Maplecroft is a leading source of human rights risk intelligence for both the business and non-profit communities. The successful candidates will be working on one of our flagship research projects, the Human Rights Risk Atlas 2012, plus contributing to tailored in-depth reports and consultancy projects for some of the world's leading companies, Foundations and UN organisations and NGOs.

Research, analysis and engagement will include some or all of the following activities:

• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional, country, sector and company-specific human rights risks and exploration of the responsibilities of multinational corporations in emerging economies and less developed countries, particularly Africa and particularly in extractive sector and agro commodities
• Contributing to corporate engagement projects including country and sector human rights reports,  quarterly human rights monitoring services, consultancy on human rights impact assessment and management, supplier monitoring systems and ethical supply chain tools and research
• Human rights risk mapping and analysis in collaboration with software teams to support the development of the Maplecroft Human Rights Risk Atlas and other Maplecroft Indices, Indicators and Maps
• Contributing to strategic research and thought leadership in the human rights and business areas – for example the Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum, and Maplecroft initiatives relating to Conflict Minerals, Ethical Supply Chains and business operations in high risk environments
• Identification and analysis of human rights and business dilemmas for responsible multi-national corporations
• Rating of companies in terms of their management of human rights risk exposures and responsibilities
• Promoting and supporting Maplecroft’s though leadership in the area of business and human rights

Depending on level of candidature, applicants should have:

• Some to many years’ experience working with human rights, labour and broader country risk, including social issues in the context of a business, consultancy organisation, NGO, or international organisation that work at the public policy and corporate strategy interface in the area of human rights, labour standards and environmental justice
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and evidence of ability to engage with global business on risks and responsibilities in emerging economies and less developed countries
• A good reputation for research and advocacy in the field of business and human rights as well as excellent academic credentials, including at minimum a PhD or masters-level degree in a relevant human rights subject
• Advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, as well as strong quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet client deadlines as part of a team and with an understanding of Maplecroft being a fast growing business
• Applicants should be innovative and creative and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review

Associate Director level applicants should include applicants who have a PhD or work experience equivalent, field experience, management and business development experiences and a thorough understanding of the current business and human rights agenda or of labour standards and ethical supply chain or environmental justice themes.

A strong focus on agro commodities and Africa is welcome as is extractive industries – oil, gas, minerals – in emerging economies. Economists are also welcome to apply, especially those who have been working on country risk issues that have human rights related implications, such as social economic development challenges and issues like biofuels development, “land grabs” and local community human rights concerns around extractive projects.

At Maplecroft, human rights are very widely interpreted, so an understanding of environmental justice covering food, water and energy security is also welcome Also, relevant would be expertise in legal instruments and human rights institutions at national and international level.

All levels of candidates should expect to be implementing projects not just managing them.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work.

Applicants must have a valid work permit for working in the UK for at least two years from the date of appointment at Maplecroft. The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees. Please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria.

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Maplecroft is currently seeking individuals with specialist knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America and Asia. Candidates should have a master’s degree or PhD in addition to at least one year of relevant fulltime work experience. Candidates with on-the-ground experience and / or relevant language skills will be given preference. Some senior roles are available although Maplecroft is seeking to recruit analysts at all levels.

Assignments / responsibilities are likely to include the following:

• Research into governance, regime stability, political violence, human rights, economic drivers of risk and the business environment for any country located in the candidate’s region of expertise.
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on individual countries and companies.

Subject to experience and / or advancement, team members will manage individual projects and / or communicate directly with clients on deliverables. They will also have the opportunity to brief clients and the media.

Candidates should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. They should also have strong quantitative analytical skills, superior writing and presentation skills and a deep understanding of research methodology. While analysts typically work on their regions of expertise, they are required to cover other regions.

All positions require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

These roles are based in Maplecroft's Bath offices.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work.

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Maplecroft is looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to lead the development of its rapidly expanding portfolio of innovative investment services for assessing corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) management proficiency and risk exposures.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable management skills and is expected to play an leadership active role in developing Maplecroft’s index and rating services (including company risk ratings, sovereign and sub-sovereign risk indices and portfolios), building on Maplecroft’s long experience in analysing and mapping global risks for firms. He or she will lead and develop a small but growing team of analysts, with responsibility for formulating and implementing Maplecroft’s ESG index and rating strategy.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a deep knowledge of equity and fixed income markets and a demonstrable track record of developing and marketing products including indexes, as well as stock and bond ratings (5-10 years experience).
• Applicants should have an MBA, masters or similar degree in finance, economics, business administration or related field.
• Given that the successful applicant will play a key role in driving Maplecroft’s ESG strategy, a thorough understanding of the environmental, social, governance and political risks affecting various asset classes and sectors is a necessary requirement.
• The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

The successful candidate will have the desire to join a thriving and fast-growing company with a long list of leading internationally recognised clients and with a generous stock option scheme. The position is based out of Maplecroft’s Bath offices but occasional travel will be required.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

We are currently offering Internships / Placements.

Research assistant roles and data management roles are available in the following areas:

• Country risk
• Human rights
• Stakeholder viewpoints

These roles involve undertaking desk research collecting, collating and analysing raw data for numerous sources in relevant areas of expertise. These positions would be for a minimum of 12 months with the potential of progressing to a full time career at Maplecroft.

Please apply only if you have a valid work permit to work in the UK for the next 24 months (or no requirement for a work permit). These internships are based at our offices in Bath, UK, without exception.

Please send your CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com

We are seeking a dynamic head of team and analysts with specialist knowledge and experience of access to medicine and access to healthcare along with the associated risks and responsibilities relating to the pharmaceutical sector – at a global level and across all health care categories, with a particular focus on emerging markets and developing countries.

Maplecroft is a leading source of global risks intelligence for both the business and non-profit communities. The successful candidates will be working on one of our flagship mapping and research projects, plus contributing to tailored in-depth reports and consultancy projects for some of the world's leading companies, Foundations and UN organisations and NGOs.

Assignments will include:

• Research into healthcare systems and access to medicine practices
• Identification of key stakeholder organisations working to improve access to medicine worldwide
• Client-specific consultancy on relevant pharmaceutical risk management
• The development of indices, indicators and maps to illustrate global, national and sub-national issues centred on access to medicine
• Identification and analysis of access to healthcare dilemmas for the pharmaceutical industry
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on healthcare risk and/or opportunity to the pharmaceutical sector relating to countries and companies

Excellent research and strong interpersonal communications skills are essential, along with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. Candidates should also have strong quantitative analytical skills and superior writing and presentation skills.

Applicants should have a masters degree or PhD in a relevant subject and at least 2-3 years' relevant practical experience in the pharmaceutical sector or consulting in this area. The head of team will need to demonstrate leadership qualities and experience.

The positions will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work. Applicants must be from the UK or possess a current work permit.

Immediate / near term start date.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees; so, please do not apply if you do not meet our criteria.

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We are seeking dynamic human rights specialists with knowledge and experience of human rights and the associated risks and responsibilities relating to business.

Maplecroft is a leading source of human rights risk intelligence for both the business and non-profit communities. The successful candidates will be working on one of our flagship research projects, the Human Rights Risk Atlas 2012, plus contributing to tailored in-depth reports and consultancy projects for some of the world's leading companies, Foundations and UN organisations and NGOs.

Assignments may include:

• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional and country-specific human rights risks
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on human rights risk to business relating to countries, companies and sectors
• Identification of key stakeholder organisations in the area of human rights and business
• The development of indices, indicators and maps to illustrate global, national and sub-national human rights risk
• Client-specific consultancy on relevant human rights risk management
• Identification and analysis of human rights dilemmas for business
• Rating of companies in terms of their management of human rights risk exposures and responsibilities

Excellent research and strong interpersonal communications skills are essential, along with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. Candidates should also have strong quantitative analytical skills and superior writing and presentation skills.

Applicants should have a masters degree or PhD in a relevant subject and at least 2-3 years' relevant practical experience in risk consulting, human rights research or similar.

The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work. Applicants must be from the UK or have a current work permit for the UK.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees; so, please do not apply if you do not meet our criteria.

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Maplecroft products, indexes and ratings tools provide detailed analysis of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Next-11 and those countries where their capital is most invested. These economies are often associated with poor legal and regulatory environments, corruption, human rights infringements and are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, resource and energy security. Western businesses (and value chains) operating in, and with, these countries must responsibly navigate the risks and identify the opportunities to remain profitable in this future growth environment. Our comprehensive portfolio of company risk ratings, country and sub-sovereign risk indices, interactive maps and in-depth reports provide innovative and proven solutions for assessing both corporate ESG management proficiency and country, value chain risk exposures.

Maplecroft are looking for analysts who have a particular focus on company rating and ESG risks.

Duties may include

• Research and rating of ESG risks for companies and countries
• The development of indices, indicators and maps as well as the assessment of social, environmental and economic performance and trends
• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional and country-specific economic and political risks
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on countries and companies

Applicants should have a masters degree or PhD in relevant subject and at least 2-3 years' relevant practical experience in risk consulting, research or similar.

Candidates should be highly literate, with advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite. They should also have strong quantitative analytical skills, superior writing and presentation skills and a deep understanding of research methodology.

The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

The role is based in Maplecroft's Bath offices. We are not looking for freelance consultants, only employees; so, please do not apply if you do not meet our criteria.

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As the global landscape changes, it is imperative for businesses and investors to navigate the political, economic, social and environmental risks affecting growth opportunities in both developed and emerging economies.

Maplecroft's products and services are a vital resource in the analysis of country and corporate risk exposures and opportunities. We have developed over 100 risk indices and interactive maps to pinpoint risks to all countries right down to sector and site specific levels, in addition to tailored analysis including in-depth reports providing critical insights into countries, issues and sectors.

The position:

We are currently seeking individuals interested in risk analysis to help with country risks work and perform administrative duties including data entry. This position would be for a minimum of 12 months with the potential of progressing to a full time career at Maplecroft.

Assignments may include:

• Reviewing and uploading country risks work into the Maplecroft database
• Carrying out ad hoc research in collaboration with the rest of the team

Relevant work experience is a plus.

Candidates should also have advanced IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite.

The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Applicants should be innovative and creative, with strong interpersonal communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

This is a paid internship located in Bath.

Please apply only if you have a valid work permit to work in the UK for the next 24 months (or no requirement for a work permit). These internships are based at our offices in Bath, UK, without exception.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

Maplecroft are looking for Masters / PhD students or recent graduates to undertake research for our Climate Innovation Indexes.

Climate change is one of the key business and economic issues of our time. Companies that successfully innovate and manage climate-related opportunities and risks are better equipped to operate in this future growth environment.

Maplecroft's Climate Innovation Indexes identify companies best-positioned to take advantage of these new opportunities due to their disruptive innovations and partnerships.

On completion of the internship there is potential of progressing to a full time career at Maplecroft.

The position:

• We are currently seeking individuals interested in business, climate change and corporate responsibility.
• The role will involve rating companies against Maplecroft’s propriety company rating methodology.
• Relevant work experience is a plus and candidates should also have advanced IT skills.
• The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure.
• Applicants should be rigorous and meticulous, with strong communication skills, and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.
• This is a paid internship located in Bath, with potential for further employment . Duration is dependent on experience and current business requirements.
• Immediate availability is a plus, flexible working hours available.
• Please complete our application form including confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK.
• Please ensure your email includes “Application – CII Intern” in the Title field.

Please apply with covering letter, CV and completed application form to recruitment@maplecroft.com.

As the global landscape changes, it is imperative for businesses and investors to navigate the political, economic, social and environmental risks affecting growth opportunities in both developed and emerging economies.

Maplecroft's products and services are a vital resource in the analysis of country and corporate risk exposures and opportunities. We have developed over 100 risk indices and interactive maps to pinpoint risks to all countries right down to sector and site specific levels, in addition to tailored analysis including in-depth reports providing critical insights into countries, issues and sectors. See www.maplecroft.com for more information.

The role

In 2008, Maplecroft started working with the UN Foundation and the Nike Foundation in their focus on the importance of adolescent girls. Maplecroft subsequently launched the girlsdiscovered.org website. This role has been created to enable Maplecroft to build upon the momentum generated by girlsdiscovered.org and will broadly involve a number of tasks:

• Regular updating of the girlsdiscovered.org website with new data
• Thinking about new ways to improve the website
• Identifying funding sources to expand and build upon girlsdiscovered.org
• Developing contacts and networking within the girl-expert world
• Managing a potential new project to expand the website's sub-national data
• Presenting girlsdiscovered.org at events/conferences

The candidate may also be involved in more general human rights and development related work:

• The identification, research and analysis of global, regional and country-specific human rights risks
• The writing of briefings, reports and articles on human rights risk to business relating to countries, companies and sectors
• Identification of key stakeholder organisations in the area of human rights and business

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• The candidate should be numerate with excellent capabilities in the areas of statistics, understanding the limitations of datasets, understanding the limitations of certain data collection methods. Ideally, the candidates should have experience of relevant statistics packages e.g. SPSS, SAS etc.
• Have advanced excel/spreadsheet skills, and proficient word processing skills
• Candidates should have a degree in a development-relevant subject
• Candidates would preferably have some practical experience in the development field, ideally the candidate should have worked on issues affecting adolescent girls and/or be familiar with the issues and debates surrounding the importance of adolescent girls in development
• The position will require an ability to manage time effectively and work under time pressure. Candidates should be self-starting, innovative and creative and comfortable working in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural team with formal peer review.

How to apply

Please apply with covering letter, CV, completed application form and examples of relevant past work. Applicants must be from the UK or have a current work permit for the UK.

Please send your application to recruitment@maplecroft.com with "Girl expert job application" in the subject. Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.