Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest.

We are looking for experienced team players, with specialised skills and valuable expertise, to work across our different practice areas. You will have the opportunity to apply your current skills and knowledge and also advance your career by gaining experience in new sectors.

We offer our clients innovative and creative ways to solve problems using economics as a foundation. This means we need you to be more than just a talented economist – you should also be an excellent consultant and first-rate communicator with the industry expertise and technical skills to back up your economics.

In this role you can expect to apply and coordinate the application of, a wide range of different skills, in teams drawn from Frontier’s different practice areas and European offices. Project work is predominantly European-based, but you can also expect to be part of project teams working further afield. The latest examples of our work can be found here.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Accurately delivering work that has been scoped by others using a range of techniques. 
• Engaging professionally with clients; actively listening and understanding their perspective and needs.
• Identifying how the relevant economic framework, as set out by project managers, will address the case in hand.
• Applying relevant core micro theory and empirical techniques across a range of projects.
• Delivering high quality technical work by applying best practice.
• Identifying key results from analysis (that will prove or disprove key hypotheses).
• Adapting written work to the target audience in terms of style and level of information. 
• Supporting peers in preparing well structured, clear, client deliverables.

In addition to stimulating and thought-provoking project work, we offer numerous benefits to support you inside and outside of work. All employees have access to numerous Learning & Development opportunities including ongoing Career Development Reviews with the support of an allocated Mentor.

We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home. In addition we provide 28 days annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 10.

Frontier is entirely owned by its employees. As Shareholders, we encourage everyone to put forward their views. Not only do we influence how the company is run but we choose to distribute as much of our profits as is prudently possible through bonuses. In addition we offer a highly rewarding salary.

If you would like to become part of our team, we are interested in meeting candidates who can demonstrate:

• Analysis & Problem solving skills: Economists who can accurately deliver work that has been scoped by others using a range of techniques.

• Communication skills: Consultants who can communicate successfully and professionally to clients and colleagues.

• Work Management skills: Organised individuals who understand their own and colleagues’ roles on projects consistently deliver work scoped by others. 

• Client relationship skills: An awareness of how to work professionally with clients in a range of situations. 

• Contribution to Frontier values: A genuine interest in identifying and developing opportunities to make Frontier a better place to work. 

All candidates must have a post-graduate degree with an Economics focus in additional to several years relevant work experience.

Should you have any questions or would like any additional information please email Tara McCallum – [email protected]. We are looking forward to receiving your application.