This role offers 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a generous defined contribution pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this. Location: London - Hybrid working (a minimum of 5-8 days per month in our London office)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Our Strategic Insight team is key to helping us understand whether markets deliver good outcomes for consumers. We have an enviable track record of delivering for consumers. In just the past year, our economic research has been used by the government in impact assessments for the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill to make the case to regulate Big Tech and to ban fake online reviews, and by Ofcom to support its decision to ban the use of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises in contracts.
To build on this success, we're looking to recruit a Senior Economist with proven analytical skills and a desire for their work to have impact.
What you'll be doing? You'll work alongside other economists, data analysts, data scientists and social researchers to produce the evidence that drives Which?'s programme of advocacy activities. You'll work on this programme from end to end. This means you'll help shape our priorities and evaluate our impact, but the largest part of your role will be producing high-quality economic insight that holds businesses to account and which persuades the government and regulators to act in the best interests of consumers.
You will be given the autonomy to explore different methodologies and develop innovative research and analysis to support our purpose of championing consumers. You'll work closely with colleagues in our policy and campaigns teams to understand the needs of our audiences and to make sure your work has the reach it needs.
Key responsibilities include: Use economic theory to inform Which?'s policy positions and provide insight into consumer behaviour and the wider economic environment; Work both autonomously on your own initiative and collaboratively with other research disciplines including policy researchers and data scientists; Analyse economic data to generate compelling and original insight into the attitudes and behaviours of UK consumers; Identify and manage external research partners and work collaboratively with them to ensure they deliver to a high standard. Identify the relevant insights from economic analyses and communicate these in a technically precise, but accessible and compelling way to persuade internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators and businesses. About you: Experience of applying microeconomic analysis to produce evidence-based outputs and a proven ability to create insight through intelligent and robust analysis. Understanding and experience of how economics is used in policymaking and experience of conducting analysis to inform public policy. Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to convey complex information with clarity to a non-technical audience. The ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Benefits We also have these benefits for you to consider: 35 hour working week Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days* Award winning pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.) Discount site Sodexo which offers large % off every day shopping and holidays Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance) Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months) A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money and legal helplines Work from (almost) anywhere" for 4 weeks of the year policy The interview process for this role involves: A 1 hour via google meet, including a small task to be given in advance. About Which? Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. Read all about us on our website.
We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at ******.
Which? values diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be in the 'Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.
We're a Disability Confident Leader and we'll make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email ******. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
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