Economist - 5389
3
London, South West
Bristol , London
Ergon House, Horizon House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Economics
£33,653 pro rata
As an Economist in the EA, you will work as part of our national economics team to deliver corporate outcomes through analysis, tools and economic evidence. You will liaise with colleagues across the business, building effective relationships with them, translating their needs into economic work activities and helping them scope out research. We would like you to analyse, translate and disseminate economic data in order to improve decision making, as well as build capacity for using economics by working with operational teams directly.
You can expect to be involved in:
• Managing small projects or supporting larger projects
• Keeping up-to-date on changing legislation
• Mentoring and coaching others on relevant policies, procedures, practices and techniques
• Raising awareness within the EA of economics and evidence.
You can expect to be involved in:
• Managing small projects or supporting larger projects
• Keeping up-to-date on changing legislation
• Mentoring and coaching others on relevant policies, procedures, practices and techniques
• Raising awareness within the EA of economics and evidence.
Economics and Social Science is a small but vital function that use economic information and analysis to help protect and improve natural resources, in a way that provides the best value for money for people and society. The team work across the whole of the Environment Agency to reduce flood risk, manage natural resources and regulate industry.
You will have a degree in Economics or similar subject with significant economic content, and either a Masters or some experience working as an economist. You will be able to demonstrate where you’ve worked closely with customers before, using a variety of communication methods to convey ideas, as well as be able to present complex information in an understandable way. Ideally, you will also have experience managing projects and working with customers to scope and design their needs. Additionally you’ll be:
• Skilled at working in teams or partnership with analysts from other disciplines.
• Able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver outcomes
• Preferably have experience working as an analyst in the environmental field.
• Skilled at working in teams or partnership with analysts from other disciplines.
• Able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver outcomes
• Preferably have experience working as an analyst in the environmental field.
Closing Date: 16th June 2017 at 23:55 hours
Claire Johnstone 07990 793293 or Harry Walton 07788 567040
Claire Johnstone 07990 793293 or Harry Walton 07788 567040
16/06/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
1 year
Scientific Knowledge
Undergraduate or master’s degree in economics which demonstrates ability to apply economics to public policy problems. A wide range of applications are relevant to the work of the Environment Agency, including microeconomics, environmental economics, industrial economy, and behavioural economics. Data and statistical analysis skills are essential. Prior experience of working as an economist in a professional organisation is not required.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage.
Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.