Economic Analyst

We are seeking to appoint a new member to our research team to conduct authoritative analytical research on UK cities and large towns, and help shape the debate on a wide range of urban economic issues.

Job title:
Analyst

Contract:
Full-time, permanent

Hybrid working:
Minimum three days a week in the office, near London Bridge
(Tuesdays to Thursdays).
A full-time remote position will not be offered.

Starting salary:
£36k-£43k (depending on experience)

Responsible for:
Managing and deliveringresearch and policy projects on the performance of UK cities and their economies.

Responsible to:
Director of Policy & Research

Matching pension scheme:
up to 10 per cent

Annual leave:
28 days plus eight bank holidays, leave allowance rising to 30 days after four years' service. Additionally the office is closed between Christmas and New Year.

Start Date:
ASAP

Note that you will be required to fill in our online application form to apply. LinkedIn "Apply" / CVs will not be considered.

About Centre for Cities

Centre for Cities is focused on helping UK cities to achieve their economic potential.

We conduct authoritative analytical research on urban economies in the UK and produce practical policy solutions that help shape the debate on a wide range of urban economic issues including devolution, industrial strategy, integrated transport, and housebuilding and planning reform.

We work closely with city leaders, government and business leaders to make sure our work is relevant, accessible and of practical use to policymakers.

We also regularly convene experts, policymakers and practitioners from a diverse range of backgrounds – cities, academia, employers, Whitehall and politicians from across the political spectrum - to discuss the findings and implications of our work.

Job description

As an important member of the team, the candidate will be expected to:

• Manage and deliver rigorous quantitative economic and policy research on UK cities according to the Centre's priorities.
• Contribute to the Centre's policy development and provide the team with expertise and thought leadership on a particular policy area (to be defined).
• Represent the Centre's interests and positions to external policy networks in Whitehall, cities, and business, and help disseminate key messages via presentations, social and traditional media.
• Maintain a network of contacts in cities, government, business and academic organisations.

Person Specification

To be successful in the role, the candidate will need:

• Good general knowledge of and interest in UK urban economies and the related policy environment, and a curiosity to understand how and why cities grow and what this means for the national economy.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to interrogate data and draw out the key issues and apply them to the Centre's research programme.
• Applied experience of using statistical packages, e.g. R, STATA, ArcGIS, to undertake quantitative analysis.
• Good first degree in economics or a closely related subject that provides the experience and skills to carry out thorough research and policy thinking on urban economic policy.
• Ability to express complex ideas in an accessible format to a generalist audience.
• At least 2 years of work experience with examples of delivery of research or related projects.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Centre for Cities.
• Commitment to political independence and to shaping public policy through evidence-based comment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our webpage:

Note that you will be required to create a
Jotform Account
to fill in our online application form. LinkedIn Apply / Cvs will not be considered.

The deadline for applications is 23:59, 9th November 2025.

Interviews, including a written test, will take place at our offices
between 17 and 28 November.

Please refrain from using AI tools to assist you in writing your application.