Senior Economist

Institute for Government
London - United Kingdom
S: Competitive

What we are looking for:
The Institute for Government invites applications for the position of Senior Economist.
The Institute's profile and demand for its expertise are growing and we are looking to recruit an experienced economist to lead new projects and provide a rigorous and challenging economic perspective to existing projects.

We are interested in applications from very bright, enthusiastic economists who have a keen interest in policy making and improving the functioning of government. Suitable candidates will have an exceptional undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics and at least three years' work experience in a relevant role. This might have been in the civil service, a regulator, a policy-focused research institute or think tank, or a consultancy working closely with government.

The IfG's primary focus is on improving the functioning of government in the UK. However, wherever possible we draw on experience in other countries and identify those recommendations that cross borders. Knowledge of how governments function in other similar countries would be a bonus but not essential.

The role:
Reporting to the IfG's Chief Economist, the Senior Economist will:
• lead projects with a significant economic component
• working with other project teams, provide rigorous economic analysis to underpin the Institute's work across areas such as the performance of public services and central government administration, the effects of devolution, outsourcing and contracting with the private sector, and investment in infrastructure
• undertake quantitative analysis using statistical and econometric techniques and communicate the results in a clear and visually arresting way to a general audience without compromising the accuracy and integrity of the data and analysis.
• conduct literature reviews to understand the state of knowledge and identify gaps
• build strong working relationships inside the Institute and externally (including with MPs and senior civil servants, government departments and agencies, other organisations in the academic, public and commercial sectors and public policy commentators including journalists).
• work with our events team to organise public events, seminars and meetings, and present project findings and recommendations in these forums
• articulate the results of projects, including presenting high-quality written reports and presentations in a suitable format and style for specific targeted audiences, to challenging deadlines
• work with our partnerships team to identify potential funders and apply for research grants to supplement the Institute's core funding
• assist the Institute in developing and implementing tailored workshops and advice for decision makers in government
• work closely with other Institute staff to maximise the impact of our work.

For further information on how to apply, please read the Senior Economist application pack. Please send your CV and a covering letter quoting reference: ECON1902 to recruitment@instituteforgovernment.org.uk.

Closing date: Monday 18 February, 10:00.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in the week commencing 25 February. If you are unable to be in London during this period, we are able to conduct interviews by Skype.

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