Assistant Economist

Are you an Economist looking for a new role that will give you the opportunity to shape the direction of economic analysis in the UK? We may have the role for you!
About the Team
The Labour Markets, Human Capital, Supply and Regions (LHSR) team sits at the centre of the Treasury's function as an economics Ministry, providing economic analysis, briefing and policy advice on key trends in the UK economy. We lead analysis of the latest developments in supply, labour markets, population, regions and human capital, and deliver high-quality analysis to inform policy advice. We are a friendly, inclusive and supportive team, and work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the department and across government.
About the Job
In this role, you will:
Provide analysis to inform HM Treasury's regional economic assessment and monitoring, ensuring ministers are kept updated on developments.
Work collaboratively with policy colleagues to provide advice based on high-quality analysis as policy interventions are developed.
Produce high-quality regional economic analysis using econometric and statistical methods - you will lead and oversee projects, applying robust statistical techniques to ensure accuracy, and communicate any issues to senior officials.
Utilise R and SQL to analyse and visualise large datasets - you will build and maintain scripts that are used to extract, transform, and analyse data.
This role offers the opportunity to bring insightful economic analysis to life, having a bearing on the most important policy decisions at a crucial time for UK economic policy. You will also have the opportunity to publish work externally as part of an ongoing research project with the Office for National Statistics.
About You
You'll need a degree in Economics, as well as a consistent track record in delivering insightful and influential economic analysis to support decision-making. You'll need to be confident communicating with people at all levels, and able to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, please apply today!
About Us
HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makes us a stronger organisation, better at developing policy that is reflective of the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.
Some of the Benefits our people love!
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
Generous parental and adoption leave packages
Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 27%
Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity (e.g. women in the Treasury, ethnic minority network, LGBT network, faith and belief network)
For more information about the Treasury, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link.
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