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Interview date: End of March /Early April (exact dates tbc)

The GLA Economics team provides expert advice and analysis on London’s economy and related issues facing the Mayor of London. We aim to be an authoritative and highly regarded source of information and data for anyone with an interest in London’s economy.

We:

• Provide monitoring and forecasting of key economic variables.
• Undertake analysis to inform investment decisions, large-scale service delivery and key policy strategies.
• Support the economic appraisal and evaluation of GLA projects and programmes to ensure effective decision making and spending.

The team sits within the GLA’s City Intelligence Unit, a multidisciplinary unit comprising analysts, social and opinion researchers, demographers and data scientists.

The GLA requires high quality economic analysis and advice to ensure that the strategies and policies we develop and the investment decisions we take are based on sound evidence.

We are recruiting an Economist in the Appraisal and Evaluation sub-team of GLA Economics. You’ll be applying your knowledge of economics in a variety of different settings: helping to develop business cases, carrying out options appraisal and cost-benefit analysis, helping to identify data sources and indicators for monitoring and reporting, or supporting the design and delivery of economic impact evaluation. This is a varied and interesting role working across an array of different policy areas such as economic development, housing, culture, and the environment, helping to advise and support teams with the production of high-quality analysis to inform decision-making.

Working across a range of policy areas, you’ll be applying your expertise in economic appraisal and evaluation to a variety of different projects from day-to-day. This could include:

• Helping to prepare a business case for internal or external funding, such as aspects of the strategic or economic case, undertaking options appraisal, cost benefit analysis or other forms of value for money assessment.
• Advising on the methodology for a project or policy evaluation, helping to draft a specification, reviewing the outputs of external evaluators, or carrying out an evaluation yourself.
• Designing and delivering training on aspects of appraisal and evaluation methodologies, such as Logic Models/Theories of Change, or expanding our internal Evaluation & Appraisal network, in order to build organisational capacity.
• Identifying data sources and indicators or writing up succinct analysis about a particular trend or issue facing London’s economy, for publications such as the State of London.
• Supporting teams and stakeholders to identify how best to monitor the performance of their project or programme for corporate reporting purposes.

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• A degree or professional qualification in economics or a related subject, preferably to post-graduate level, or an ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge through experience in economics or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience, or demonstrated capacity to acquire expertise in, the field of economic appraisal and evaluation. Knowledge and experience in the application of Government guidance including the Green and Magenta Books highly desirable.
• A demonstrated capacity to develop and deliver high quality analytical projects to inform and influence policy development through evidence.
• Broad knowledge of, or demonstrated capacity to acquire expertise in, policy areas relevant to the work of the GLA Group, such as economic development, regeneration, land use planning, transport, housing and environmental policy for example.
• Strong numeracy skills, including experience of technical/economic modelling, and an ability to find creative and workable solution to analytical problems.
• Evidence of computer literacy including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Teams.

1. STAKEHOLDER FOCUS

• Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when needs are not clear
• Presents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders
• Delivers a timely and accurate service
• Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service accordingly
• Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners

2. COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING

• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication
• Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
• Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally

3. PLANNING AND ORGANISING

• Prioritises work in line with key team and project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met

4. PROBLEM SOLVING

• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems
• Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving
• Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems
• Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving

5. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

• Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge
• Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality
• Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights
• Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports
• Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

• Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

Applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 2.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Matthew Daley would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at matthew.daley@london.gov.uk

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and assessment.

The interview/assessment date is expected to be end of March/early April.

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, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

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.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also 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.

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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