Economics Consulting

**Note: This role is open to Location**

RSM UK Consulting LLP is part of RSM UK LLP and the international RSM network. RSM UK has over 3,000 staff based in 35 offices. RSM is the 7th largest accountancy and business advisory firm internationally.

The Economics Consulting Division (ECD) joined RSM in 2017 (previously PACEC Ltd) and since then we have doubled our turnover and trebled our profits. We work with the 300 Audit/Business Partners across the UK and internationally to provide public policy researchand evaluation. This role is ideally suited to a flexible and ambitious individual who wishes to make a real impact on policy, working alongside a talented team of economists, social researchers and analysts based across the UK.

Work is growing significantly, with recent job wins from £30k to £2M. This presents exciting career opportunities for experienced Senior Consultants to join a team of professionals focused on working together to deliver real value to clients.

Our mission is to become: an innovative and forward thinking digitally advanced research and evaluation consultancy, built on a corporate culture that attracts and impassions top talent.

**Overall job purpose**

RSM provides research and evaluation/economic consulting services to public sector clients throughout the UK and across the areas of Health and Social Care, Education, Housing, Regeneration, Economic Development, Skills, Innovation and Energy.

We require motivated, self-aware, detail conscious and organised individuals. The impact of our work is wide-reaching, evidenced through how we influence better policy-making in public services, healthcare, education, economic development/regeneration, housingand Research and Development.

Your new role within our team will be to work alongside very experienced Directors to support the winning and delivery of economic and policy research, strategy development, and evaluations across a wide range of policy areas.

**R **esponsibilities**:

- Research and explore new trends and direction in Government policy
- Access and extrapolate new findings from national and regional policy datasets
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, reporting and visualisation
- Prepare quality proposal responses in line with tender specifications in a timely and robust manner, and as agreed with your line manager
- Liaise with clients on a daily basis to support their requirements
- Lead project planning and delivery
- Undertake stakeholder consultations, workshops and focus groups
- Support the business in identifying and winning new work opportunities, including writing proposals and research methodologies
- Undertake structured and dedicated training to support your technical, business and personal skills development
- Mentor and coach junior staff, as required, seeking to support the team and learning ethos that currently exists

**Flexible Working**

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

**Diversity and Inclusion at RSM**

At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuablecontribution.

To find out more, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page on our Careers Website.