Economist

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Private health insurance

28 days annual leave plus public bankH

Life assurance 3x your salary

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

EV car scheme

9-day fortnight

Extended remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Buy additional annual leave

Long service additional annual leave

Job summary

ADS is seeking an Economist to support the Chief Economist in collecting and analysing economic and industrial data across cross-sector issues. The role develops datasets to bolster ADS policy positions, communications and member services with strong data-driven arguments.

You will assist in creating written content and analysis from external data sources, informing key audiences and supporting ADS narrative while ensuring an effective research program.

Qualifications

Degree in Economics or related quantitative discipline.
Strong understanding of macroeconomic and microeconomic principles.
Experience analysing economic and statistical datasets.
Ability to interpret economic indicators and explain implications for business/policy.
Strong quantitative analytical skills, including advanced Excel and stats tools.
Ability to communicate complex economic analysis clearly to non-economists.
Excellent writing and presentations skills.
Autonomy in prioritising and delivering multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

Support the Chief Economist with collection and analysis of economic data and insights across ADS sectors.
Input structures and mechanisms to streamline data analysis for robust reporting.
Co-lead ESG charter reporting and related events and annual reports.
Support understanding trends in UK and global economies and collate relevant statistics.
Handle ad-hoc data requests from colleagues and industry.
Develop and present new ways of presenting industry/economic data for ADS outputs.
Develop strategic data partnerships with government and private sector technology stakeholders.
Provide briefings in written and verbal form to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Data analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Statistics tools

Economic interpretation

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Economics or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The opportunity

We are looking for an Economist to support the Chief Economist on ADS’ economic and industrial data collection and analysis across of variety of cross-sectoral issues.

This includes but is not limited to supporting the development of robust data sets to continue building ADS’ credibility as the source of industry insights. To enhance economic intelligence, analysis and arguments that inform and evidence ADS policy positions, communications and member services on all key issues within the economic, industrial, ESG and business development agendas.

The Economist will be responsible for generating data collection methods and researching tools to enhance the evidence needed to support specifically ADS policy as well as support the growing business development data requirement. This includes developing written content and analysis of our own external data sources to inform our members and support the wider ADS narrative whilst ensuring our research program is conducted effectively.

Role Responsibilities

Support the Chief Economist with the collection and analysis of economic data and insights that are relevant to ADS sectors.
Input structures and supporting mechanisms to streamline data analysis, that will help enhance the credibility and robustness of ADS reporting and will improve the data literacy of the wider organisation.
Co-leading the collection and collation of the ESG charter signatories reporting, working closely with the ESG executive to host Charter community events, publishing annual reports, and explore options of expanding the Charter to sectors beyond defence. Support on all data being collected, ensuring that it is appropriately demonstrating commitment to ESG ambitions.
Support our work on understanding trends affecting our sectors in the UK and global economies, collating relevant statistics and indicators
Supporting ad-hoc requests from colleagues and industry for data on our industries.
Develop and deliver new ways of presenting relevant industry and economic data to key audiences which support the strategic development of ADS’ economic and business development outputs.
To develop strategic data partnerships with government and private sector technology stakeholders.
To provide briefings both written and verbal to internal and external stakeholders and support on key engagement and thought leadership.

What we are looking for

Degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong understanding of macroeconomic and microeconomic principles.
Experience analysing economic and statistical datasets.
Ability to interpret economic indicators and explain their implications for businesses and policymakers.
Strong quantitative analytical skills, ideally including advanced Excel and experience with statistical/data analysis tools.
Ability to communicate complex economic analysis clearly to non-economist audiences.
Clear and concise presentational, communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent writing skills in relation to the production of in-house reports, briefings and publications.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and organise work and manage project workstreams to ensure deadlines are met.

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