Senior Economist

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Senior Economist to join the Strategy & Regulation team. This permanent position involves leading cross-functional teams, preparing regulatory submissions, and advising on economics to shape future strategies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience applying economics in similar environments. A competitive salary up to £70,000 and benefits are offered, with a hybrid working model based in Bradford.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car lease/allowance

Annual incentive bonus

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Degree with strong economics content is essential.
• Experience in government, consultancy, or regulated business applying economics.
• Strong analytical skills to assess strategic impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and influence policy.
• Prepare economic analysis for regulatory submissions.
• Develop models for efficiency and performance assessment.
• Advise on regulatory, competitive, and environmental economics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Economics application experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Relationship building

Familiarity with econometric tools

Cross-functional team collaboration

Decision-making influence

Education

Degree with strong economics content

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary, up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive bonus, up to 10% of salary
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme, up to 10% company contribution
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extra wellness day
• Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working (1‑2 days in the office a week – Bradford)

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Senior Economist – Strategy & Regulation team, Yorkshire Water. Join us to help deliver best service to over 5.4 million residents and visitors, protect the environment, and shape future water strategy.

What we do

Yorkshire Water supplies clean, safe drinking water and wastewater services across the region. We protect communities, the environment, and plan essential services 24/7, 365 days a year. With new environmental legislation, unprecedented investment and evolving customer expectations, this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Responsibilities

This senior role involves leading cross‑functional teams, influencing policy and helping define the future direction of the business. You will:

• Prepare regulatory submissions by providing solid economic analysis and evidence for price reviews, consultations and information requests
• Develop models to assess efficiency, performance and risk across the business
• Offer expert advice on regulatory, competitive, behavioural and environmental economics
• Bring together teams from across the business to shape strategic plans using economic insight
• Keep up with government policy and translate it into practical strategies for the business
• Represent Yorkshire Water in industry groups and consultations, helping influence the wider sector
• Stay on top of macro‑economic trends and share insights with the team
• Ensure financial thinking and commercial awareness are built into everyday decision‑making

What skills & qualifications you will need

• A degree with strong economics content
• Experience applying economics in a government department, regulator, regulated business, consultancy or similar
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to assess the impact of strategic decisions
• Familiarity with advanced econometric tools and techniques
• Confident communicator who can explain complex ideas clearly to all audiences
• Strong report writing skills
• Excellent at building relationships, including with senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams and managing virtual collaboration
• Reliable under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
• Able to influence others and promote positive behaviours and culture

Yorkshire Water supports flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and life. To apply, please submit your application as soon as possible. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks, including basic disclosure checks and, depending on the role, security vetting.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. We offer adjustments as needed. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include that information in your application. We will discuss reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date and advises you to submit your application promptly.