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Company Overview
PMA are the world's leading independent commercial property research company. We provide data, analysis, reports and forecasting for property markets throughout the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US. Our clients include most major global property investors.
We recruit the most capable candidates to provide a first-class service to our clients. We also continue to promote from within; many of our senior positions are held by analysts who started their career with us.
We are a highly motivated company, and our non-hierarchical working environment gives recruits the support needed to expand their skills and become a valuable member of our team. Whilst we are a hard-working company, we also value our informal culture. Our team of 70+ employees include a mix of full and part-time staff, all benefitting from a flexible approach to working patterns.
Job specification: Research Analyst: UK Retail Property
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking, and analytical individual to join our UK-focused team, either on a full-time basis, or for a minimum of four days per week.
The role will entail:
- Working as a key part of our UK team in the production of detailed town and city-based research reports and the collation of key data sets.
- Undertaking primary and secondary research to develop in-depth knowledge of individual local markets, as well as an understanding of key national property market trends.
- Providing direct research support to our clients and in-house teams on an ad hoc basis.
- Taking an active role in the ongoing development of our UK services in terms of report format, data analysis and data delivery to clients.
Your personal attributes
- You do not need to have experience of research or commercial property, but an interest in UK places and their retail function is highly desirable, along with an understanding of broader economic and social trends.
- Experience / qualifications: you will have previous experience of working in a professional environment and be educated either to degree level or have a minimum of three A-levels.
- A keen eye for detail: you will be part of a team managing data across several UK markets, from collection and input to producing reports and other outputs; a reasonable degree of numeracy is required.
- Analytical: you will draw on excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivating: you will work independently from an early stage, requiring self-motivation and excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Computing skills: you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Languages: fluency in English is essential.
PMA employment package
- Competitive salary, and discretionary bonus based on company performance.
- PMA offer a progressive approach to flexible working. Our full-time staff typically work in our London office three days per week, but this role can be more flexible according to personal circumstances.
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days per annum.
- PMA contribution to workplace pension scheme, Life Insurance and Income Protection cover.
- In addition, PMA provide travel card loans, bike to work scheme, eye tests and childcare vouchers. PMA is a friendly company and we have regular social events.
How to apply
- Please complete the online form by 6th November 2026.
- Visit our website pma.co.uk to find out more about the company and help tailor your application.
- Suitable applicants will be invited to a first interview (either online or in-person), which, if successful, will be followed up with a second interview. There will also be an analytical / written assessment.
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