Performance Analyst (HDRC Economist)

North East Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at Newcastle City Council as a Performance Analyst HDRC Economist, where you'll leverage economics to drive impactful public policy decisions. The role involves leading economic evaluations, collaborating with teams, and communicating insights effectively. This position is vital in addressing health inequalities and improving community outcomes through evidence-based research.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic evaluation and modelling.
• Ability to apply a range of evaluation methods in a local authority context.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of economic evaluations including cost-benefit analysis.
• Analyse large datasets with statistical software and econometric techniques.
• Communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Economic evaluation

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in Economics, Operational Research, or a related field

Job description

Join Us as a Performance Analyst HDRC Economist – Shape Smarter, Fairer Public Policy in Newcastle



Are you passionate about using economics to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive on turning complex data into clear, compelling insights that drive better decisions? If so, we’d love to hear from you.



We’re looking for a talented and motivated Economist to join our Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) team in Newcastle. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping evidence-based policy and investment decisions that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across our communities.



What you’ll do:

• Lead the design and delivery of economic evaluations, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI modelling, and impact assessments.


• Support colleagues across the council to plan and conduct evaluations, help them ask the right questions and choose the right methods.


• Analyse large and complex datasets using statistical software and econometric techniques, with a keen eye on quality and rigour.


• Embed economic thinking into business cases and funding bids, to ensure our investments deliver real value.


• Communicate your findings clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.


• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based policy and influence real-world decisions.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in economic evaluation and modelling.


• Ability to apply a range of evaluation methods – quantitative, qualitative, and mixed – to a local authority context.


• Excellent communication and project management skills.


• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across teams.


• Curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous learning.

It’s a bonus if you also have:

• A Master’s or PhD in Economics, Operational Research, or a related field.


• Experience using economic analysis to improve public policy and tackle health inequalities.

About HDRC Newcastle:



What makes a city healthy? It’s not just hospitals and general practices – it's stable jobs, decent housing, good schools, green spaces you can get to, safe streets and communities where everyone feels they belong.



At HDRC Newcastle, we’re helping to grow a strong research culture within Newcastle City Council. Our goal is to build a stronger evidence base on how these social and environmental factors shape people’s health – and how local authorities can take action to improve them.



Why join us? At Newcastle City Council, we’re proud, fair, and ambitious – and we’re looking for someone who shares those values. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s committed to making a real impact through high-quality research and analysis.



Ready to make a difference? Select 'Apply Now' and submit your CV via the North East Jobs website. To complete your application, download the Technical Assessment from the "Supporting Documents” section of this advert page, complete all sections and email your responses as a single file to [e-mail] by 27th July 2025.



You will be assessed against the Essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates with the right skills and experience will be invited to interview.



Submitting the technical assessment is required for your application to be assessed.



Closing date for applications is 27th July 2025.

Interviews will take place on Friday 8th August 2025.



For more information about the post, please contact [e-mail].