Analyst - Economist

Homes England; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme (defined benefit)

Employee discounts

Professional body membership paid

EDI and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Homes England is seeking two Analysts - Economists to join the Economics team in Birmingham. You will work with 16 economists, supporting strategic objectives through high-quality analysis and advice, helping solve complex problems and inform investment decisions.

The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to contribute to housing policy, regeneration projects and value-for-money analysis, with strong emphasis on teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity.
• Interest in housing, regeneration or related field.
• Experience in economic analysis or economic appraisal.
• Experience working in small, collaborative teams and presenting findings.
• Degree 2:1 or postgraduate; economics content preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and economic appraisal of housing and regeneration projects.
• Contribute to project business cases and value-for-money analysis.
• Develop tools, processes and approaches for economic appraisal and cost-benefit analysis.
• Undertake research and contribute to the evidence base.
• Communicate complex economic concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interest in housing/regeneration

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Economics focus >=50% of degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Closing date: 15th September 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 21st September 2026

A bit about the role...

The Economics team is looking to recruit two Analysts - Economists.

You will be joining a friendly, highly skilled and experienced team of 16 economists, led by Head of Economics, Jo Brotherhood. Together, we play a key role in supporting Homes England's strategic objectives through high-quality analysis and advice.

Our team is highly collaborative, values diverse perspectives and experiences, and is driven by a shared commitment to problem solving and delivering meaningful impact.

This is a rare opportunity to be involved in implementing housing policy, working across Homes England and the National Housing Bank to support the delivery of social value. Working closely with key stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, you will help solve complex problems, inform investment decisions, and ensure resources are directed where they can achieve the greatest impact and value for money.

You will support the development and economic appraisal of ambitious housing and regeneration projects that transform places and improve people's lives. A key part of the role will be contributing to project business cases, including assessing value for money as part of the economic case.

You will also help develop the tools, processes and approaches used by the team to undertake economic appraisal and cost-benefit analysis. Alongside supporting the organisation's day-to-day priorities, you will have opportunities to undertake research, contribute to our evidence base, and apply innovative and strategic thinking to improve our understanding of what works, where, and why.

A bit about you

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. You will enjoy working collaboratively, building relationships with stakeholders, sharing insights, and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.

Ideally, you will have an interest in, or experience of, housing, regeneration, economic development, or a related field, together with some exposure to business case development.

You will have experience of undertaking economic analysis, ideally economic appraisal. Alternatively, you may have a strong track record in quantitative analysis, data analytics, or modelling, with a demonstrated interest in economics and public policy.

You will hold a degree (minimum 2:1) or postgraduate qualification. Ideally, at least 50% of your degree content will have been in economics. We will also consider candidates with other analytical degree disciplines who can demonstrate a strong interest in economics.

You will have experience of working in small teams to produce high-quality economic research and analysis as one discipline, collaborating within a broader multifunctional team. You will also have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex economic concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

For one of these roles, advanced Excel skills are essential (including experience with Power Query, dynamic array formulas and advanced lookup functions), or a strong willingness to develop these skills. Experience of Power BI would be advantageous.

Who are we?

Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency

As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector. Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer.

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave. Homes England are a geographically diverse community, and we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working model.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

Employee assistance programme offering a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

A range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Homes England equality, diversity and inclusion reports - Homes England equality, diversity and inclusion reports - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.