Economist - Public Sector M&E & Business Case Expert

Connected Places Catapult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

23.5 holiday entitlement

Competitive pension (up to 10%)

Volunteer days

EAP 24/7

Cycle to Work

Cash Health Plan

Payroll Giving

Retail discounts

Mortgage Advice

Job summary

Connected Places Catapult seeks an Economist to support the Digital Construction International Programme, delivering monitoring and evaluation, and developing robust government business cases. You will design theories of change, logic models and indicators, analysing evidence to advise senior and international audiences.

You will work with DCIP colleagues, government departments and partners, communicating complex economic analysis clearly while focusing on strategic value and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong applied economics expertise with government-case experience.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills including theories of change and indicators.
• Experience developing HM Treasury Green Book–compliant business cases.
• Ability to present complex analysis to non-specialists.
• Collaboration across teams and international stakeholders.
• Knowledge of options appraisal, economic appraisal and cost-benefit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue targets and identify opportunities.
• Contribute to bids and proposals for the DCIP.
• Update CRM with stakeholder contact and account information.
• Scope and deliver streams of work; deliver plans effectively.
• Collaborate across work streams and ensure timely delivery.
• Promote innovative, professional delivery and value for money.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and inclusive practices.
• Prepare evidence for assurance and approval following Green Book guidance.

Skills

Applied economics

Monitoring & evaluation

Theories of change

Public sector business cases

Cost-benefit analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Connected Places Catapult seeks an Economist to support the Digital Construction International Programme, delivering monitoring and evaluation, and developing robust government business cases. You will design theories of change, logic models and indicators, analysing evidence to advise senior and international audiences.

You will work with DCIP colleagues, government departments and partners, communicating complex economic analysis clearly while focusing on strategic value and benefits