Economist | Economic Evidence & Strategy for STEP Fusion

STEP Fusion; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier industrial energy solutions provider seeks a UKIFS Economist to lead economic analysis for the STEP programme. Your role involves developing a robust economic evidence-base, guiding funding justifications, and collaborating with government entities. Candidates should have a degree in Economics, strong experience in data management, and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers flexible working options, a strong focus on equality, and an opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy innovations.

Benefits

Outstanding pension scheme

Corporate bonus up to 7%

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Experience of leading quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis.
• Understanding of Government driven Economic best practice and HMT requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence forging relationships.
• Technical skills with experience of using robust analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Economic Evidence-Base for Policy and Decision Making.
• Be lead author on the Economic Case for STEP Business cases.
• Develop Economic figures and their related narrative.
• Be the Economics ‘Subject Matter Expert’ for STEP.
• Deliver impactful products and communicate economic evidence.

Skills

Quantitative data management

Qualitative data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Technical analysis techniques

Education

Degree in Economics or equivalent

Tools

R

Python

Job description

A premier industrial energy solutions provider seeks a UKIFS Economist to lead economic analysis for the STEP programme. Your role involves developing a robust economic evidence-base, guiding funding justifications, and collaborating with government entities. Candidates should have a degree in Economics, strong experience in data management, and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers flexible working options, a strong focus on equality, and an opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy innovations.