Economist

Are you an Economist looking for a new role that will give you the opportunity to shape the direction of economic analysis in the UK? We may have the role for you!

About the Team

The Analytical Projects Unit provide analytical expertise and support to critical projects across HM Treasury (HMT). Members of our team are deployed on projects covering a range of public policy issues – both influencing HMT’s macroeconomic policy within Economics Group and building the evidence base for policymaking across other areas.

We are a friendly and supportive team, working in a matrix management style, where our team members feel valued.

Joining the team is an excellent way of gaining an overview of HMT’s work, building a network, and being involved in high-profile Ministerial priorities.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for line management of one Apprentice Economist with a strong focus on staff development. You will build effective relationships with the project managers to whom project staff are allocated to ensure excellent day-to-day management and regular feedback is provided.
• Scope out and plan analytical projects, including by identifying the best analytical techniques, the key outputs, and prioritising work streams with the greatest impact to improve HMT’s understanding of an issue and inform policy advice.
• Deliver high quality analytical projects at pace, working collaboratively with policy teams across HMT and other Government departments. There may also be opportunities to task-manage staff on projects.
• Communicate the conclusions of the project to Senior Officials, Ministers, and other partners, influencing the strategic direction of HMT policy.

You will complete projects lasting around three months that apply analytical tools and techniques, as well as economic knowledge, to support policymaking in line with Ministerial priorities, often at pace.

About You

This role will suit candidates with excellent analytical and communication skills who are seeking a varied and stretching portfolio of responsibilities, and enjoy working collaboratively with a range of partners. You will need to be able to support, develop, and manage one Apprentice Economist in a matrix management structure, be able to build a large network across the department and get up to speed on new issues quickly.

You should also hold an undergraduate degree in Economics, or have equivalent level work experience.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
• Generous parental and adoption leave packages
• Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28%
• Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
• A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment.