Health Economist

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Health Economist in London. This role focuses on evaluating public health interventions through cost-benefit analysis with hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in Economics and experience in the health policy domain. The contract is for 12 months with a daily rate of £500 via an umbrella company.

Benefits

Vouchers from high street organisations after candidate placement

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cost-benefit analyses in health and social policy.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to work with datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic evaluations of public health interventions.
• Collect, clean, and analyze datasets on health and demographics.
• Prepare reports and presentations based on economic findings.

Skills

Cost-benefit analysis

Data analysis

Economic evaluation methods

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate degree in Economics

Job description

Overview

Interim Health Economist

Based in London, hybrid working - 2 days on site TBC

Length: 12 months

IR35 status: Inside

Rate: £500 per day via an umbrella company

Role

We are seeking a skilled Economist to evaluate prevention and public health interventions through robust cost–benefit analysis (CBA). The role will focus on quantifying the economic and social impact of services for local .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead economic evaluations, including cost–benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses of public health interventions
• Measure and monetise health and social outcomes using recognised economic evaluation methods
• Collect, clean, and analyse datasets on health, demographics, social outcomes, and service use
• Design logic models and impact pathways to map causal links between interventions and outcomes
• Collaborate with council colleagues to ensure integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches
• Prepare clear reports and presentations for both internal and external audiences
• Engage stakeholders effectively by translating complex economic findings into practical, evidence-based insights

Skills, experience and knowledge required

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Heath economics, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience in conducting cost-benefit analyses, preferably in the health and social policy domain
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health metrics, e.g. QALY
• Experience working within or alongside local or government, NHS, Public health bodies
• Understanding equity weighing and methods to assess social impact

Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations