Economist - Year in Industry

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

Discover how we provide economic insight to deliver the best value for money and improve business decision-making at National Highways What youll be doing If youre currently studying Economics, our one-year programme starting in

July 2024

is a great opportunity to learn on the job in a large, evolving organisation that spends around £5billion a year to build and improve the strategic road network Working in the Strategic Planning and Analysis division of our Customer, Strategy and Communications directorate, youll learn how we provide specialist insight to deliver better value for money from our investments, policies and standards and help the business understand the economic implications of its decisions Youll gain valuable experience whilst supporting us to deliver strategic and tactical improvements to enhance our business efficiency and effectiveness What youll get in return Being on placement at National Highways is a great way to get hands-on work experience on exciting projects in a large, evolving organisation Well support your personal and professional development every step of the way, equipping you with valuable skills and experience that will boost your graduate career prospects All our placements offer: On-the-job learning, with the chance to experience many different aspects of your business area Mentoring with senior managers to provide guidance, encouragement and development support Flexible working arrangements As well as a competitive salary and our commitment to your development, youll also have access to some fantastic employee benefits What youll need to succeed If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our placement students every day, youll be a great match. Youll have: An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders Excellent problem-solving skills The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do Youll also need to meet these essential entry requirements: Currently in your second year of an undergraduate Economics degree. This can be a BA or BSc Economics degree or a Joint Honours degree that includes Economics It is key to know all offers of placements are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks. This includes a Right to Work check, reference check and a DBS criminal record check About us The Customer, Strategy and Communications directorate (CSC) plays a critical role in National Highways. We set the course for strategic roads, enabling the company to deliver economic and social benefits through meeting the needs of our customers and clients, as well as our regulatory obligations Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.?Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion in what you do, work effectively in a team and demonstrate integrity in how you do it

then youll be a great fit for our organisation And?finally,?we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date based on the volume of applications received. To ensure that we can consider your application, please submit your application early Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th April 2024 JBRP1_UKTJ


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