At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct economic analysis to shape energy market policies and support the transition to Net Zero.
- Company: Independent energy regulator focused on creating a fairer energy market.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence major decisions.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and knowledge sharing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable energy policies while developing your economic expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in economics and experience in economic analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Overview
We are an independent energy regulator working to create a fairer, more resilient and more competitive energy market.
The Senior Economist will provide economic expertise to influence major regulatory decisions across the energy sector’s Markets Group and support the regulator’s vision and strategy for energy markets, including the secure, affordable and sustainable transition to Net Zero.
Responsibilities
- Undertake robust quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform sound advice on key policy decisions.
- Assess the reliability of evidence and provide objective advice.
- Produce clear drafting for external and internal audiences, including briefings, decision documents and consultations.
- Ensure project management, quality assurance and timely delivery of behavioural science and research outputs.
- Maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate across team boundaries.
- Contribute to building the team's capability through knowledge sharing and support for colleagues’ projects.
- Provide expert economic advice on regulatory and policy issues, embed analysis in decision‑making processes, and monitor market developments.
- Interpret evidence, identify economic risks and propose mitigations.
- Present analysis orally and in writing.
- Represent the regulator at external events and conferences.
- Technical Skills
- Strong economic and analytical expertise.
- Excellent project delivery and time‑management skills.
- Ability to translate complex evidence into clear insights for diverse audiences.
- Experience designing, developing, managing and delivering economic analysis.
- Skilled at building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Post‑graduate or undergraduate degree in economics.
- Practical work experience in the economic analysis of markets or quantitative economics.
- Strong drafting skills and ability to distil complex subject matter.
- Experience managing projects and delivering results on time.
- Key Behaviours
- Communicating and influencing.
- Making effective decisions.
- Delivering at pace.
- Working together.
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