Economist

35 hours per week full time but willing to consider flexibility

About the role:
Our Client has a rare opportunity for an Economist to join their new team and provide economic insight and thought leadership on in-work poverty.

Designing a programme of economic analysis, you will offer insight to increase the nation’s understanding of poverty and policies to solve poverty. Commissioning and managing research from external organisations to deliver the Economics Unit’s programme of analysis and insight, you will increase the organisation’s understanding and use economic thinking in its commentary, research and advocacy. 

It’s not right that millions of people are locked in poverty in the UK and that’s why our Client has made it their mission to solve it. Their new strategy will work alongside their partners to build public and political will for change and the demand for solutions.

About you:
They are looking for someone who has previous experience of using data for economic analysis, coupled with an interest in social policy, UK poverty and an understanding of the political environment in which social policy decisions are taken. With the ability to draw policy conclusions from economic analysis, you will be a good communicator who has a passion for personal development.

You will have a strong data analysis skillset and will be able to work with other members of a team, ensuring quality and replicability of analysis.

Women are under-represented in this area of work and are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated equally.

About us:
Our Client is a social change organisation with a 100-year history. They are built on trust, show they care, and exist to make a difference.

They work with others to put forward sector-leading research, evidence, solutions and stories to the UK’s influencers and decision-makers.

They believe that a prosperous poverty-free UK is within reach - they just need more people to believe it too.

To make their vision a reality they need talent, ideas, skills and passion, plus they need to change some of what they do and how they do it. So, they’re embarking on a significant period of change - change that will see them become an outcomes-focused organisation that embraces new ways of working and modern practices.

If you share their passion, then they need to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 19 February 2019

In support of their approach to flexible working they are happy to receive applications from those seeking full time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part time basis. 

When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part time work and, if part time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.

Our commitment to diversity:
They are committed to creating opportunities for under-represented groups. Black Asian minority ethnic groups and those with a declared disability are under-represented in the organisation and are positively encouraged to apply. They shall apply Section 159 of the Equalities Act 2010 in the recruitment process.

Our Client are inclusive and are committed to giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. They are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people.  
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