About GLA Economics
GLA Economics’ analysis and advice informs key decisions at the Greater London Authority (GLA).
It is part of the broader City Intelligence Unit, which includes analytical teams such as Demography and Policy Analysis, City Data, Opinion Research and Statistics and the Strategy Team. It also includes the Smart London team which leads on delivery of the smart city agenda.
You can find out more about the work we carry out on our publications page and on the London Datastore.
Job description
We are recruiting to fill a Supervisory Economist post in GLA Economics. This is a crucial, senior post in GLA Economics, leading a micro-economics team of six economists to deliver high-quality analysis on a broad range of policy areas at a crucial time, as London recovers from COVID-19.
The person appointed will be responsible for leading GLA Economics’ advice on development and delivery of strategic analysis of London’s skills system and labour market, including for the delivery of the Skills’ Advisory Panel Annual Skills Report. They will also be responsible for leading the development of application of the GLA long-term employment modelling and advise on a broader range of issues including business performance and productivity, inclusive growth and socio-economic policies, transition to a net zero carbon economy and planning policy.
The post-holder will report to the Senior Economist and Head of GLA Economics and will be expected to forge effective collaborative relationships with a range of senior analysts and policy colleagues from across the City Intelligence Unit and GLA group as a whole. Key stakeholders will include Mayoral advisers, senior policy leads and analysts in the Skills and Employment Unit, senior TfL analysts and London’s Skills Advisory Panel. The post holder will also be expected to establish and maintain a network of contacts with analysts and economic development advisers in external organisations including think tanks, academia and local government organisations (e.g. London Councils).
About you
We are looking for someone with a passion for economics and analysis, strong analytical leadership skills and a motivation to help deliver inclusive and sustainable economic growth and wellbeing for all Londoners.
You will have a post-graduate degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in economics or a related degree or an ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge through ten years’ experience in economics or a related field. As an experienced economist, you will be comfortable in providing intellectual leadership to the team by relying on a solid understanding of how markets work and of public policy economics.
You will have a detailed knowledge of local/regional economic development and/or labour market issues and a willingness and ability to develop expertise in other areas of policy and socio-economic analysis as required.
You will have strong numeracy skills, ideally with experience of leading technical modelling projects, and you will be able to identify opportunities for delivering innovative and policy-relevant analyses by using a variety of data and modelling approaches.
You will have advanced Excel skills and you will be proficient in using software packages for statistical analysis. Familiarity with analysis of micro-data on the ONS Secure Research System would be an advantage.
You will have proven ability to deliver effective and impactful presentations of your analysis, orally and in writing, tailoring the messages to suit the needs of different audiences. You will be able to work on (and occasionally lead on) multi-disciplinary projects and to forge and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, operating effectively in a complex, political environment.
Please read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please ensure your Supporting Statement clearly addresses all of the Personal Specification Criteria (technical requirements and behavioural competencies).
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This role will be based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)
At present GLA staff are working largely from home, with office space available at our offices based at City Hall, More London. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be moving to hybrid working, linked to our relocation programme. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the role, please contact the recruitment manager and Senior Economist at the GLA: Michele Pittini (Michele.Pittini@London.gov.uk).
If you have a question about the recruitment process then please email glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk quoting reference GLA748.
Application closing date: Thursday 14 October 2021 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place via video: w/c 01 November 2021
Please note we do not accept CVs for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply and to view a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below.