Director of Economics

Klickstarters; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and development consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Director of Economics to drive economic strategy and lead funding bids. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public investment and socio-economics. This senior role involves mentoring a team, shaping growth strategies, and impacting national investment projects. A competitive salary of £70,000-£90,000 and a flexible working environment are offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working structure

National client exposure

High autonomy to build a team

Collaborative consultancy culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in economics with a focus on socio-economics and public funding.
• Expertise in preparing HM Treasury Five Case Model business cases.
• Strong understanding of the UK funding landscape and public sector investment processes.
• Demonstrated ability to win new work and build long-term client relationships.
• Confident communicator and strategic thinker.
• Experience managing teams and delivering projects at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of economic impact assessments for clients.
• Develop funding strategies for public and private sector clients.
• Identify opportunities and shape growth of the economics offering.
• Mentor junior staff and build relationships with government entities.

Skills

Socio-Economic Impact

Five Case Model

Government Funding

Economic Strategy

Job description

Director of Economics - Manchester £70,000-£90,000 DOE + Bonus Planning & Development Consultancy Leadership Role

Drive economic strategy, lead funding bids and shape socio-economic impact at a national scale

Are you a strategic economist with a track record in public investment, policy, and funding? A leading planning and development consultancy is seeking a Director of Economics to lead their growing economics team from their Manchester office. This is a senior opportunity to direct high-impact projects, develop a national client base, and lead a dynamic team working across housing, regeneration, infrastructure and skills sectors.

The RoleAs Director of Economics, you'll lead the delivery of economic impact assessments, socio-economic evidence, and funding strategies for both public and private sector clients. You'll bring expertise in developing business cases under the HM Treasury Five Case Model and help secure government investment into major development and infrastructure schemes. A key part of this role will involve identifying opportunities, winning work, and shaping the growth of the economics offering within the business.

You'll work closely with planning, strategy and development colleagues, providing leadership on cross-disciplinary projects, while mentoring junior staff and strengthening relationships with government, local authorities, and development partners.

What's on Offer:

• Salary between £70,000-£90,000 depending on experience
  
• Performance-related bonus
  
• Hybrid/flexible working with Manchester office base
  
• National client exposure across diverse sectors
  
• High autonomy to build and grow a team
  
• Collaborative and ambitious consultancy culture
  

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience in economics with a focus on socio-economics and public funding
  
• Expertise in preparing HM Treasury Five Case Model business cases
  
• Strong understanding of the UK funding landscape and public sector investment processes
  
• Demonstrated ability to win new work and build long-term client relationships
  
• Confident communicator and strategic thinker
  
• Experience managing teams and delivering projects at scale
  

If you're looking to lead transformative projects and play a central role in shaping the economic rationale behind national investment-this is a rare and rewarding opportunity.

How to ApplyPlease apply via this advert or send your CV to . For an informal and confidential discussion, call .

Key Skills:Director of Economics, Socio-Economic Impact, Five Case Model, HM Treasury Business Case, Government Funding, Economic Strategy, Planning Consultancy, Public Sector Investment, Manchester, Economic Consultant, Development Economics