Economist

DiverseJobsMatter; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job sharing

Compressed hours

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter is seeking a Senior Economist for a public sector client to lead economic analysis of the historic environment and its impact on activity, investment and quality of life. You will develop measurement approaches, undertake research and help demonstrate value across government and heritage sectors.

The role requires senior analytical capability, mastery of econometric techniques, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead technical discussions with government

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in economics or related field.
• Substantial experience delivering economic research.
• Strong knowledge of econometric methods and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support economic analysis across the organisation and heritage sector.
• Develop approaches to measuring the economic value of the historic environment.
• Undertake, deliver and commission economic research.
• Apply economic and econometric tools to produce robust analysis.
• Ensure analysis aligns with HM Treasury Green Book principles.
• Produce evidence to support fiscal event preparations.
• Promote value for money across investments.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical leadership within government and sector economists.

Skills

Economic analysis

Econometrics

Written comms

Verbal comms

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Economics

Graduate qualification in economics

Job description

Location: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, Cambridge or London

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with home working available

Hours: Full-time

Our client, a public sector organisation, is seeking a Senior Economist to lead and support economic analysis relating to the historic environment and its contribution to economic activity, investment, tourism, local economies and quality of life.

You’ll develop approaches to economic measurement, undertake and commission economic research, and help demonstrate the economic value of the historic environment. Your work will follow established government appraisal guidance and recognised culture and heritage economic frameworks.

This is a senior analytical role offering the opportunity to provide technical leadership, apply advanced economic and econometric techniques and contribute to wider discussions with government and sector economists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support economic analysis across the organisation and wider heritage sector.
• Develop approaches to measuring the economic value of the historic environment, including use and non-use values.
• Undertake, deliver and commission economic research.
• Apply economic and econometric tools and techniques to produce robust analysis.
• Ensure economic analysis aligns with HM Treasury Green Book principles and relevant culture and heritage economic frameworks.
• Produce evidence and analysis to support preparation for fiscal events.
• Promote value for money across organisational investments.
• Communicate complex economic findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to discussions with government and sector economists.
• Graduate qualification in economics or a related field.
• Substantial experience undertaking, delivering and commissioning economic research.
• Excellent knowledge of economic and econometric tools and techniques.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work proactively and independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Defined benefit pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution.
• Free entry to heritage sites across the country.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, job sharing, part-time working and compressed hours.

Applications will be assessed against the stated selection criteria.

Provisional interview date: 9 November 2026.