Economist

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