At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct economic analysis to influence policy and support investment decisions.
- Company: Join the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a leader in regulatory economics.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on maritime policies and investment strategies.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree in Economics or related field; strong Excel skills required.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Regulatory Economist and Appraisal Economist.
Regulatory Economist
The Regulatory Economist provides high-quality economic analysis and analytical assurance across the Agency’s regulatory programme. Working as part of the Economic Analysis Team, you will influence policy development, support Impact Assessments and Post Implementation Reviews, and help embed good analytical practice across the MCA.
Appraisal Economist
The Appraisal Economist provides robust economic analysis and assurance for the Agency’s investment programme. As part of the Economic Analysis Team, you will work with colleagues across the Agency and Department for Transport to strengthen evidence-based decision making and support delivery of MCA’s analytical strategy.
Top Responsibilities
- Regulatory Economist (Permanent)
- Providing analytical input and assurance for MCA’s regulatory programme and high-profile regulatory issues.
- Delivering economic analysis for Impact Assessments and Post Implementation Reviews.
- Supporting MCA’s response to the Government’s Regulatory Action Plan through high-quality analysis of regulatory impacts.
- Appraisal Economist (12-month fixed term contract)
- Providing analytical input and assurance for MCA’s investment programme and other priority analytical issues.
- Delivering economic input into business cases and evaluations to support investment objectives.
- Applying appraisal techniques, optioneering and uncertainty analysis to support evidence-based investment decisions.
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
- Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Essential qualifications:
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or a related subject with a strong economic component (at least 50% of the degree must be in Economics).
You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.
How to Apply
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Contact Details:
Maritime & Coastguard Agency Recruitment Team
