Senior Economist - Economic Policy Evaluation

Ecorys is a world‑class research‑based consultancy that helps our clients make a positive impact on society. We are leaders in research and evaluation, project management and communications providing the evidence and advice that our clients need to tackle the issues that affect communities around the world. Our staff are justifiably proud of our innovative and thought‑provoking contributions to policy and programme delivery.

We are seeking Senior Economists with a background in economics or economics policy to manage a portfolio of research and evaluation projects primarily for our UK government clients. Our clients include central and local government, arms‑length bodies along with a range of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and other funders. Depending on your knowledge and policy interests, you would lead projects in the areas of resilient economies (industrial transition and private sector development, research and innovation, digitalisation, trade) and climate, energy and environment.

• You should hold a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience (economics, economic geography, etc) and hold post‑graduate, professional or vocational qualification in a relevant subject.
• You must have significant and demonstrable experience in the development and delivery of evaluations for economic and environmental programmes in the UK.
• You will have proven ability to acquire new work and secure repeat business from clients including the preparation of high‑quality tenders and proposals through excellent writing skills with evidence of strong commercial awareness.
• You will need to show strong evidence of effective project management including excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex, larger‑scale projects.
• Strong, applied economics research skills are a requirement, including experience of designing, conducting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required; experience with R, SPSS, or Stata is preferred.
• Experience of managing people, including having the capability to build and develop team knowledge and skills are desirable.

• Salary: £, - £, dependent on experience
• London weighting: £3, per annum (for London‑based contracts)
• days annual leave pro rata (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Company profit share scheme
• Pension, life assurance and wellbeing support, paid volunteering day
• Individual private health care
• Access to learning and development through the Ecorys Global Academy
• Opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• A modern, well‑equipped office with a welcoming atmosphere.

We offer a structured onboarding programme followed by continuous training tailored to your career goals. Through regular performance reviews and collaborative objective‑setting, we ensure you have the support needed to excel and progress.

Our team of + researchers is based across our offices in Birmingham, London, Leeds, and Brussels. Our team works in a hybrid way between our offices and from home.

Due to the nature of research, this role requires a DBS check and some UK travel.