The successful applicant will be working closely with the Managing Director to directly engage and advise senior clients. The candidate will manage the operational delivery of a major contract. They will be responsible for researching and delivering high-level briefings, insight, diplomatic notes, and correspondence, inform decision-making and strategic planning. A key part of their role will also be formulating strategy recommendations and policy. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent discretion and compartmentalisation, as well as an ability to build relationships across cultures.

Required Attributes and Skills:

Professional and Personal Discretion
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
Strong Research and Analysis skills
Highly organised
Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people across all levels and among foreign cultures, epecially the Middle East 
Ability to prioritise well and work under pressure, often with tight deadlines