Economist

Working for a leading provider of economic and capability data for the Defence industry the position is varied and interesting. The role is ideal for someone with a desire to work on joint industry/government funded projects who thrives in a collaborative environment engaging with external economist in industry and government departments. WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight. Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire. See below for comprehensive benefits. All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security). Economist Responsibilities: * Retrospective analysis and reporting on historical data. * Design and delivery of surveys to primes within the defence industry and Govt Depts. * Support the management and development of the Joint Economic Data Hub * Focus on the production and development of the Annual Economic Report. * Production of in year case studies and reports focusing on emerging themes in the defence industry (domestic and international). * Management of analysis projects supporting company\’s Customer Work Plan * Utilise and exploit a range of toolsets for gathering data, specifically the development and distribution of surveys to member organisations. * Provide stakeholders with informed and insightful briefing material which is easy to digest by audiences without an economic background. * Analysis of drivers in defence-related academic research, and investment in Science and Technology * Support the development and implementation of a new data gathering approaches – network with member companies to identify existing sources of data. * Manage and support the rollout of new visualisation methods and technologies * Support the curation and evolution of the Shared Information Space * Challenge perceptions, ensure best practice and consistency of material. * Ensure data protection is managed in accordance with policy and procedure. Essential Personal Attributes for the Economist role: * A UK citizen in order to achieve the required Security Clearance (dual nationality must be declared for reasons of national security) * Ability to work in Farnborough, Hampshire 2 Days (must be within sensible commute eg 1hr). * Economics Degree or Masters and 24 months experience in an Economics related function * Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative economic data using key economic theory and models with an interest in retrospective analysis * Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically appraise and summarise economic evidence * Strong desire to explore different forms of communication and different techniques for projecting messages * Strong desire to undertake research, data collection, and creative reporting of information * Sound experience of writing reports and briefings * Attention to detail and accuracy in checking numerical data * Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet deadlines * Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments Economist Salary & Benefits: Bonus; Pension; Private health insurance; Life insurance; Cycle to work scheme; 9 day fortnight; Hybrid working; Extended remote working; Enhanced parental leave; 28 days annual leave; Buy additional annual leave; Long service additional annual leave Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion