Senior Consultant - Economics (Environment Policy)

Overview

We are looking for an Economist / Environmental Economist to join our environmental policy team. The role will help shape the growth and direction of our practice across the UK and EU, engage in the delivery of a portfolio of projects, and undertake business development to win projects and drive forward expansion of ICF’s existing and new areas of work.

ICF provides independent policy research, evaluation and analytical support to UK public sector clients, including Defra, DESNZ and Natural England. We provide robust evidence and strategic support to policy-makers and regulators, using the latest research and evaluation methodologies, advanced data science and behavioural insights. We work on issues at the top of today’s policy agenda, including:

• Biodiversity and natural capital
• Rural economy, agriculture and food
• Climate change and net zero
• Fresh water governance and policy
• Blue economy, marine planning and biodiversity
• Sustainable fisheries
• Technology and innovation

Responsibilities

• Apply economic principles and theory to research policy questions across a broad range of environmental issues
• Develop frameworks and tools to assess economic, social and environmental costs, benefits and trade-offs as part of ex-ante appraisal and ex-post evaluation
• Build relationships with clients and the team’s external networks and partnerships
• Contribute to the development of proposals, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
• Manage and coordinate project teams and budgets
• Manage and develop junior members of the team

Qualifications

• Degree, Master’s degree or PhD in economics, environmental economics or related discipline
• Good understanding of economic principles and their application
• Experience in the application of cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, business case development and/or value for money analysis
• Understanding of Green Book and/or Magenta Book methodologies
• Ability to think through the methodological challenges of investigating a topic
• Experience of managing research projects, budgets, teams and client interactions
• Experience or writing competitive bids and/or grant applications
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical experts and stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral English
• Relevant professional experience of at least 3 years

We are interested to hear from both entry-level researchers who are new to the profession as well as experienced candidates. Prior experience in a consulting environment would be an advantage, but we also welcome applicants with backgrounds in academia, government and non-governmental employment.

Interested candidates are invited to demonstrate their skills, experience and interests by submitting a one-page cover letter and a two-page CV.

About Us

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We are a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize collaboration, diversity, mutual respect, innovation, open communication, and opportunity for growth. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

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Benefits

ICF offers a range of competitive benefits, including:

• 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, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay

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London (GB80)