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Senior Economist

Employer
Office for Budget Responsibility
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£50,000 - £64,500
Closing date
21 Apr 2019

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Sector
Public Sector
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) was established by the Chancellor in May 2010 to provide independent assessments of the economy, public finances, and fiscal sustainability. We provide independent forecasts of the economy and public finances to inform the Government's fiscal policy decisions, examine the impact of the Government's policy decisions on the public finances, and assess the prospects for achieving the Government's fiscal targets and welfare cap.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Economist to join our Economy Team. The team is responsible for producing the OBR’s economic forecast and associated analysis, as well as engaging with the OBR’s analytical and research agenda, including working papers and model development. In this role, you’ll be primarily leading the OBR’s forecast of GDP. This is a high-profile responsibility, which involves shaping the overall forecast narrative and engaging extensively with the OBR’s Budget Responsibility Committee. In this role, you’ll be able to independently produce analysis, as well as collaborate with colleagues to assemble, anticipate, and integrate analysis relevant to overall forecast judgement. In addition to this, you’ll be expected to build and manage relationships with external stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will have to hold an Economics degree (undergraduate or higher) and will have a strong and broad understanding of macroeconomics and/or statistical techniques, along with the ability to practically apply this knowledge. You should also have experience of, and feel comfortable with, working flexibly over a number of competing projects, whilst still able to deliver high-quality work to deadline. As you’ll be collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you’ll need to have effective communication skills, combining analytical rigour with clarity and tailoring your communication style to differing audiences as required.

The OBR is committed to having a diverse workforce that brings together the best people across government. If you have any concerns, we are happy to discuss any potential obstacles you think you might face. This post is available on a full time, part time, or job share basis. Flexible working hours and remote working can be accommodated. We have a number of staff working flexible hours as well as managing childcare responsibilities and/or other commitments throughout the year, including our forecast events.

Individuals appointed to OBR will be subject to National Security Vetting. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out applicants will normally need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years out of the past 5 years. A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to security clearance but the Department will need to consider on a case by case basis using all information that can be obtained following a successful application.

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact OBR by email.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.

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