Senior Consultant - Economic Analyst

ICF; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Economic Analyst to support delivery of policy research and analysis projects primarily for UK government departments. This role involves conducting economic evaluations, developing business cases, and contributing to impactful reports. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, ensuring robust methodologies and effective communication.

Benefits

Single Private Medical Insurance cover

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Life Assurance covering 4x annual salary

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Degree (probably postgraduate) in economics or equivalent.
• Up to 3 years professional experience in economic analysis.
• Good report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic appraisal and analysis for projects.
• Contribute to reports and other written outputs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Technical Communication

Education

Degree in Economics

Job description

This role is located in ICF’s UK policy research, evaluation and strategy team. The successful candidate will:

• Support the delivery of ICF services to our clients in the UK, most commonly central government departments.

• Focus in particular on conducting economic appraisal / analysis for projects, including (but not limited to) economic evaluation, business case development, value-for-money analysis, cost- benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis.

• Work with colleagues to develop and document the appropriate methodological approach to each project.

• Contribute to reports and other written outputs.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.

• Support capture and work-winning efforts, including making inputs to proposals.

• Ensure outputs are robust, impactful and meet our client requirements.

• Contribute to initiatives to build our internal capacity and capability in economic appraisal and analysis.

• Help us in our mission to have a positive impact on the issues on which we work.

The successful candidate will have:

Required:

• A degree (and probably postgraduate ) qualification in economics (or equivalent).

• Understanding of Green Book and Magenta Book value-for-money methodologies and how they are applied in a government , consulting (or similar) environment. Some familiarity with their use in the context of the following policy areas would be an advantage: energy, innovation, environment, water resources, flood risk management, aviation, other infrastructure development.

• Up to 3 years professional experience of carrying out economic analysis and/or constructing economic models.

• Ability to communicat e technical concepts to non-technical experts and stakeholders.

• Good report-writing skills

Desirable:

• Ability to interpret analysis and the findings from impact evaluations.

• An understanding of how use of value-for money analysis supports decisions in government.

• Experience interpreting data in policy environments.

• Experience of working effectively in multi-discipline teams

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About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

London (GB80)