Economist

You'll work alongside other economists, data analysts, data scientists and social researchers to produce the evidence that drives Which?'s programme of advocacy activities. You'll work on this programme from end to end. This means you'll help shape our priorities and evaluate our impact, but the largest part of your role will be producing high-quality economic insight that holds businesses to account and which persuades the government and regulators to act in the best interests of consumers. You will be given the autonomy to explore different methodologies and develop innovative research and analysis to support our purpose of championing consumers. You'll work closely with colleagues in our policy and campaigns teams to understand the needs of our audiences and to make sure your work has the reach it needs.,

• Use economic theory to inform Which?'s policy positions and provide insight into consumer behaviour and the wider economic environment;
• Work both autonomously on your own initiative and collaboratively with other research disciplines including policy researchers and data scientists;
• Analyse economic data to generate compelling and original insight into the attitudes and behaviours of UK consumers;
• Identify and manage external research partners and work collaboratively with them to ensure they deliver to a high standard.
• Identify the relevant insights from economic analyses and communicate these in a technically precise, but accessible and compelling way to persuade internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators and businesses.
  
  To build on this success, we're looking to recruit a Senior Economist with proven analytical skills and a desire for their work to have impact., Experience of applying microeconomic analysis to produce evidence-based outputs and a proven ability to create insight through intelligent and robust analysis.
• Understanding and experience of how economics is used in policymaking and experience of conducting analysis to inform public policy.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to convey complex information with clarity to a non-technical audience.
• The ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  
  This role offers 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a generous defined contribution pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this., We also have these benefits for you to consider:
• 35 hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days
• Award winning pension scheme - when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.)
• Discount site Sodexo which offers large % off every day shopping and holidays
• Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
• Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
• A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money and legal helplines
• Work from (almost) anywhere" for 4 weeks of the year policy