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Farnborough, Hampshire
12 months ago
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Working for a leading provider of economic and capability data for the Defence industry the position is varied and interesting. The role is ideal for someone with a desire to work on joint industry/government funded projects who thrives in a collaborative environment engaging with external economist in industry and government departments.

WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.

Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire.

See below for comprehensive benefits.

All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security).

Economist Responsibilities:

  • Retrospective analysis and reporting on historical data.

  • Design and delivery of surveys to primes within the defence industry and Govt Depts.

  • Support the management and development of the Joint Economic Data Hub

  • Focus on the production and development of the Annual Economic Report.

  • Production of in year case studies and reports focusing on emerging themes in the defence industry (domestic and international).

  • Management of analysis projects supporting company's Customer Work Plan

  • Utilise and exploit a range of toolsets for gathering data, specifically the development and distribution of surveys to member organisations.

  • Provide stakeholders with informed and insightful briefing material which is easy to digest by audiences without an economic background.

  • Analysis of drivers in defence-related academic research, and investment in Science and Technology

  • Support the development and implementation of a new data gathering approaches – network with member companies to identify existing sources of data.

  • Manage and support the rollout of new visualisation methods and technologies

  • Support the curation and evolution of the Shared Information Space

  • Challenge perceptions, ensure best practice and consistency of material.

  • Ensure data protection is managed in accordance with policy and procedure.

    Essential Personal Attributes for the Economist role:

  • A UK citizen in order to achieve the required Security Clearance (dual nationality must be declared for reasons of national security)

  • Ability to work in Farnborough, Hampshire 2 Days (must be within sensible commute eg 1hr).

  • Economics Degree or Masters and 24 months experience in an Economics related function

  • Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative economic data using key economic theory and models with an interest in retrospective analysis

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically appraise and summarise economic evidence

  • Strong desire to explore different forms of communication and different techniques for projecting messages

  • Strong desire to undertake research, data collection, and creative reporting of information

  • Sound experience of writing reports and briefings

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in checking numerical data

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments

    Economist Salary & Benefits:

    Bonus; Pension; Private health insurance; Life insurance; Cycle to work scheme; 9 day fortnight; Hybrid working; Extended remote working; Enhanced parental leave; 28 days annual leave; Buy additional annual leave; Long service additional annual leave

    Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion

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