Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Lead Economist to join the Analysis & Evaluation team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:
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Leading wide-ranging research and analysis of how to deliver growth, equality and net zero in the region;
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Bringing expertise in understanding economic impacts to find robust, compelling and creative ways to articulate the effects our regional investments will bring; and
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Assessing investment proposals to ensure that our spending provides good value for money.
Are you creative and curious, with strong experience of demonstrating economic impacts and excellent understanding of policy-making? Are you someone who communicates effectively and overcomes obstacles to ultimately always focus on delivery?
If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this role. Please see the job description below for more information. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact george.margesson@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Interviews will be held in late February 2025.
About the Company
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
26/31 days annual Leave
A Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England
Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
We follow a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week. We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career.
We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.
We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role.
Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
