Economists (SEO)

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DWP are recruiting experienced Economists (SEO) to fill key posts across policy and business areas in our analytical hubs. The roles will be based in Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Treforest, with occasional flexibility for other locations and Welsh language desirability for Treforest.

Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on location preferences and business needs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Essential Qualifications sections, either being a member of the Government Economic Service (GES) or having the required qualifications to join this profession.

Responsibilities

• Fill key posts across policy and business areas as part of DWP's analytical teams.
• Work within multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams embedded in policy, operational and wider analytical functions to develop evidence for decisions.

Job description

Economist (SEO)

CAPTION:

• Company: Government Recruitment Service
• Salary: £50,487 to £50,487 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Pontypridd
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

Summary

DWP are recruiting experienced Economists (SEO) to fill key posts across a range of policy and business areas over the next six months.

The roles will be based in one of our analytical hubs in the following locations Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Treforest.

Due to ongoing headcount restrictions, London is only available as a location option for existing DWP candidates who are already based in London.

All locations are subject to demand management approvals so we cannot guarantee a particular location.

For individuals based in Treforest, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

For candidates requesting to work in Sheffield King's Court, please note these roles will initially be based at King's Court and then move to 1 West Bar by early 2028. Similarly for candidates requesting to work in Sheffield Hartshead Square, please note these roles will initially be based at Hartshead Square and then move to 1 West Bar by early 2028.

For candidates requesting to work in Newcastle Benton Park View, please note these roles will initially be based at Benton Park View and then move to Newcastle Pilgrim Place by early 2028.

For candidates requesting to work in London Caxton House, please note these roles will initially be based at Caxton House and then move Sanctuary House by early 2028.

Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, the geographical requirements of the business and business demands.

Successful internal DWP candidates (working already as badged analysts) should note that these roles may be outside your current business area and therefore you should only apply if you are content to potentially be placed in another part of the business.

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Essential Qualifications sections of the candidate pack; which is either to be a member of the Government Economic Service (GES) or have the required qualifications to become a member of this profession.

If you meet the eligibility requirements you should then provide evidence against the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification section of this job advert.

Please note that if you are successful at interview, you must be able to start within 3 months of being offered a role.

DWP has an excellent reputation for ensuring its work is underpinned by robust evidence and award-winning analysis. Analysts work flexibly, in multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams across the organisation, embedded within policy, operational and wider analytical teams, to develop DWP's evidence base and provide analysis that supports key decisions underpinning Departmental policies and projects. The wealth of data we have access to is unprecedented and allows us to work in real time, quickly being able to see the outcome of those decisions.

DWP's Analytical Community (AC) has over 900 analysts made up of Economists, Operational Researchers, Social Researchers, Statisticians, Data Scientists and Data Analysts. Analysts are grouped into 23 Lead Analyst areas, embedded across the Department. Our services are in high demand from ministers, senior leaders and policy and operational stakeholders. The DWP AC is an excellent place to work and being one of the largest in Government we can offer a wide variety of development, training and progression opportunities, making us a great place to grow as an analyst. Many DWP analytical roles are profession neutral, offering analysts access to a wide range of analytical roles.

Through this campaign, if you are not already a badged member of GES you will become one. This means that as well as joining the community of analysts in DWP you will join a community of analysts working across many Government departments, agencies and public bodies, playing a pivotal role in Government decision-making.

Senior Analyst Roles at DWP

We are recruiting for posts across a range of policy and business areas, more information on the types of analytical roles available at DWP can be found in the candidate pack.