Your Role
Our team in London is growing and we are looking for a talented new team member who possess outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Specifically, we are currently seeking a Junior Strategist. You will tap into your boundless analytical and strategic knowledge to work on unique professional environments, providing consultation support for completion and execution of change management projects.
What You Will Do
- Develop processes and methodologies with which to understand and analyse both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of space planning, occupancy and workplace performance for a variety of client organisations
- Translate findings into client-specific strategies that address strategic business goals, specifically in the areas of real estate and facilities, workplace, and organisational development
- Lead teams in the successful implementation of complex research and strategy projects
- Manage Face-to-Face facilitation workshops, staff surveys and conducting research from multiple stakeholders. Presenting the findings to clients and leadership change champions
- Lead client meetings and facilitate small to large group meetings
- Develop written and graphic presentations of data and findings for clients
- Actively participate in business development and client relationship development
- Oversee the information design of data and findings for client reports
Your Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, quick learner and have an entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to work on multiple topics/problems simultaneously. Comfort in synthesising complex information into simple, easy to understand slides and ability to communicate to local leadership/stakeholder is a must. A self-motivated team player with a positive, communicative and collaborative approach, you will work in partnership with colleagues across Gensler and client’s offices across the globe, leading conversations with stakeholders at all levels. You will have the knowledge and ability to provide guidance to both
Gensler and client’s team, advising, mentoring and supporting where necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in design-related field (i.e. interior design, architecture), strategy, organisational psychology or similar.
- Proven experience in change management, strategic workplace and/or business planning, within a creative environment
- Design strategy services experience including: space planning, real estate scenario planning, branding, space standards, architectural programming, user research, site and lease evaluation, growth projections, test fit analysis, and industry benchmarking
- A proven track record innovating at a high level: drawing insights from users and cultural trends, creating generative frameworks, expressing compelling solutions and communicating at a level to inform executive decision-making
- An acute understanding of the value of design to build businesses and transform organisations
- Proven skills in information and presentation design
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent project management skills, with experience leading small teams
- Outstanding verbal, written and graphic communication skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, In Design and Access
This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.
Please apply for this Junior Strategist role and submit your CV and portfolio for review.
Life at Gensler
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.
We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.