Office of Chief Economist: Head of Analysis and

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Department for International Trade Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 263673**Salary**:

- £47,981 - £60,129- National: £47,981 - £56,396; London: £51,714 - £60,129 with an additional Analyst Allowance**Job grade**:

- Grade 7**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DIT - SI: Analysts**Type of role**:

- Economist**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Darlington, LondonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
The Department for International Trade secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment and championing free trade.

The Office of the Chief Economist contains the coordinating functions of the Analysis Group (AG). It Is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the group, supporting crosscutting projects, group business management and providing Private Office services to the Chief Economist.

Within this office there are 3 teams:
**_ The Economics and Strategy team_**_ is responsible _for supporting the Director of Analysis and Chief Economist in their role, leading and co-ordinating analysis to shape DIT’s strategy across key policy areas (Free Trade Agreements, market access, trade remedies/disputes, and trade and investment promotion) as well as developing an economic narrative communicating DIT’s contribution to economic growth.

This team, working with and as part of the Inclusive Growth Unit (in the Macro Analysis and Modelling Team), is also responsible for engagement on cross-Whitehall strategy, representing interests of trade and investment and working with DIT strategy and analysis teams to coordinate analysis and briefings for senior officials and Ministers (e.g. Growth agenda, living standards mission (as part of the levelling up agenda), cost of living etc) and academic engagement on high priority policy areas (e.g. digital trade, Monitoring and Evaluation of trade agreements, sanctions analysis etc).

A key part of the team’s work is strategic communication of complex messages to ministers and policy makers, working closely with communication teams to ensure the department’s analytical and wider narrative is accurate, grounded in evidence and balanced with political sensitivities. This will involve being able to communicate with impact, making effective use of comms channels and creating new ones.

**_ The Chief Economist’s Private Office_**_ _provides secretarial and logístical support to the Chief Economist, including diary management, briefings, corporate communications, clearances, governance, and relationships with stakeholders.

**_ Analysis Group Business Management _**OCE manages the Analysis Group’s finance, HR, business compliance, governance, and workforce planning. The main functional areas of OCE business management are HR, finance, and compliance to maintain and set high standards of corporate alignment, strategy and operational activity to achieve outcomes. OCE and works closely with leaders and managers such as Heads of Profession, DDs, DGSI SCS and across DIT to ensure consistency and transparency on corporate issues. The OCE business management team also deliver leadership development across AG and DGSI in accordance with DIT vision and values.

**Job description**:
The post holder will be responsible for motivating and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across the department, on behalf of the Director of Analysis, as well as an AE in the team to ensure AG support the strategic objectives of DIT and delivery of the Director of Analysis priorities.

They will sit in the Inclusive Growth Unit, working directly to the director/Chief Economist; Direct line management by head of Inclusive Growth Unit.

Key responsibilities include:

- Co-ordinate and commission analysis across AG - inputting Chief Economist advice into projects and representing his views prior to clearance - ‘eyes and ears’ of the Director.
- Manage a portfolio of macroeconomic projects - working closely with the Inclusive Growth Unit (e.g., Day 1 pack for ministers, trade and investment strategy evidence modules, economic trade narrative, inflation, and trade etc).
- Maximise the impact of the AG evidence and analysis programme by developing a suite of products that are user-friendly and timely (e.g., consider visualisation and presentation to a non-technical audience with clear implications for DIT). This will involve working closely with the comms team, making use of all communication channels, and creating now ones (via the communication team).
- Build a network across Whitehall (e.g., through regions and Devolved Administrations) and external organisations/academics (e.g., Trade and Economy Panel of high-profile trade academics) in support of the priorities of the Director of Analysis.
- The postholder would be expected to work with other analysis teams, acting on behalf of the Director, to ensure

  • Deputy Chief Economist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Full time

    Deputy Chief Economist (Development) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Location: FCDO UK HQ – London or East Kilbride Salary: This is a SCS Pay Band 1 role. The successful candidate will be paid a salary of circa £100,000 per annum. See Candidate Briefing Pack for serving civil servant conditions The role of Deputy Chief Economist...

  • Global Head of Content

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Full time

    Introduction Who we are: We are an organization that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes...

  • Global Head of Content

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    Introduction: **Who we are**: We are an organization that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the...

  • Chief Economist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Foreign. Commonwealth & Development Office Full time

    The role of Deputy Chief Economist (Development) for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will play a pivotal role in driving forward the UK’s commitment to tackle global poverty and increase the impact of its development interventions. As the lead Development Economist in FCDO you will work to ensure Ministers and senior officials are...

  • Chief Economist

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Foreign. Commonwealth & Development Office Full time

    The role of Deputy Chief Economist (Development) for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will play a pivotal role in driving forward the UK’s commitment to tackle global poverty and increase the impact of its development interventions. As the lead Development Economist in FCDO you will work to ensure Ministers and senior officials are...

  • Commercial Economist

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of expertise. Our analytical rigor, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organizations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. Economist Intelligence Three key products makeup Economist Intelligence-EIU, Corporate...

  • Commercial Economist

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of expertise. Our analytical rigor, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organizations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. Economist Intelligence Three key products makeup Economist Intelligence-EIU, Corporate...

  • Global Head of Content

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Introduction Who we are: We are an organization that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of...

  • Global Head of Content

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Introduction Who we are: We are an organization that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of...

  • Global Head of Content

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Introduction Who we are: We are an organization that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigor in their fields of...

  • Deputy Chief Economist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Full time

    Deputy Chief Economist (Development)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeLocation: FCDO UK HQ – London or East KilbrideSalary: This is a SCS Pay Band 1 role. The successful candidate will be paid a salary of circa £100,000 per annum. See Candidate Briefing Pack for serving civil servant conditionsThe role of Deputy Chief Economist (Development) for...

  • Economist (policy)

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Chisquare Group Full time €54,000

    Chi Square Economics is partnering with a leading UK regulator which is looking for an economist to join its growing chief economist team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation have a real impact on how regulatory decisions are shaped in one of the most currently discussed sectors. You will be a key member of the...

  • Economist (policy)

    6 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Chisquare Group Full time €54,000

    Chi Square Economics is partnering with a leading UK regulator which is looking for an economist to join its growing chief economist team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation have a real impact on how regulatory decisions are shaped in one of the most currently discussed sectors. You will be a key member of the...

  • Economist (policy)

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Chisquare Group Full time

    Chi Square Economics is partnering with a leading UK regulator which is looking for an economist to join its growing chief economist team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation have a real impact on how regulatory decisions are shaped in one of the most currently discussed sectors. You will be a key member of the...

  • Assistant Economist

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Office for Budget Responsibility Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 258625**Salary**: - £35,000 - £47,500**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer - Senior Executive Officer- Range D**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - Economy Team**Type of role**: - Economist**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: -...

  • Economist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Dartmouth Partners Full time

    A leading European bank is looking for a junior economist for their team in London to focus on US research. The individual will be responsible for identifying and analysing key economic trends in US markets, along with writing and presenting research content both internally and to clients. The role will be part of a lean team, reporting to the bank's chief...

  • Senior Policy Lead

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom EBRD Full time

    Requisition ID 34557 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Office of the Chief Economist Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 15/05/2024 The Associate Director, Lead Research Economist pursues a high-quality research agenda in one or several areas pertinent to the EBRD, such as the green transition, economic inclusion,...

  • Senior Policy Lead

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom EBRD Full time

    Requisition ID 34557 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Office of the Chief Economist Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 15/05/2024 The Associate Director, Lead Research Economist pursues a high-quality research agenda in one or several areas pertinent to the EBRD, such as the green transition, economic inclusion,...

  • Head of Web

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

    Introduction: The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver world-class, thought provoking content through a range of formats, from web and app, to newspapers and magazines, conferences, film and audio. What ties us together is the objectivity of our opinion, the originality of our insight and...

  • Economist/Research Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom in Newbury Full time

    Global Investment Research (GIR) provides investment recommendations by generating fundamental research and analysis of companies, industries, markets and economies. Our clients include asset managers, hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and major non-financial corporations, among others. The Macro Research team focuses on the intersection between...