Deputy Chief Economist

Join Ofwat as a Deputy Chief Economist in our Chief Economist Team * Office Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working* About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance no other organisation does the work we do. Its unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills dont cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life. The Role We have two opportunities for a Deputy Chief Economist to join our Chief Economist Team within the Office of the Chief Executive Directorate. Reporting to the Chief Economist, you will have responsibility for overseeing key areas of CET\’s work by leading teams to develop rigorous economic thinking and advice to inform our policies, including on how to improve the current regulatory framework so that Ofwat delivers its strategic objectives. You may also be required to lead on international engagement. As Deputy Chief Economist, you will be involved in and/or lead some of the following areas of work: The design of regulatory…