Economist: Data, Policy & ESG Insights (Hybrid)

ADS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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

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.