Principal Economist & Analytics Lead

Ofcom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is seeking a Principal economist for its Economics and Analytics Group in Manchester. The role focuses on applied econometrics, data science, and regulatory economics across diverse sectors.

You will lead teams, shape policy evaluations and deliver robust analyses to inform regulatory decisions. You will collaborate with economists, data analysts, and policy professionals, applying advanced methods and ML techniques to real-world questions, while guiding

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in applied microeconomics and econometrics gained through training and experience.
• Experience applying economic concepts and quantitative analysis to policy questions and regulatory economics.
• Interest or experience with applying machine learning to economic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of economists, econometricians and data analysts on Ofcom projects.
• Analyse economic and policy issues using econometric and machine learning methods.
• Provide high-quality economic analysis and strategic direction for projects.
• Communicate findings to governance meetings and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Applied microeconomics

Econometrics

Data analysis

Machine learning interest

Python

R

Education

Postgraduate economics qualification

PhD preferred

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is seeking a Principal economist for its Economics and Analytics Group in Manchester. The role focuses on applied econometrics, data science, and regulatory economics across diverse sectors.

You will lead teams, shape policy evaluations and deliver robust analyses to inform regulatory decisions. You will collaborate with economists, data analysts, and policy professionals, applying advanced methods and ML techniques to real-world questions, while guiding