Senior Consultant - Strategy, Economics & Policy Advisory

Job Description

Overview

• Supporting the design and delivery of evaluations in line with Magenta Book guidance
• Developing theories of change, evaluation frameworks and monitoring approaches
• Contributing to process, impact and value-for-money evaluations
• Delivering economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis and value-for-money assessments
• Conducting and interpreting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Developing and compiling Green Book-compliant business cases, including options appraisal, economic analysis and clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Applying structured thinking to complex policy and investment problems
• Translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for clients
• Managing workstreams within projects and supporting overall project management
• Producing high-quality analysis, reports and client deliverables
• Managing junior team members and supporting their development
• Contributing to proposals and bid development
• Supporting the development of client relationships and repeat work

Requirements

• Experience in a consultancy or advisory environment
• Programme and project evaluation, including familiarity with Magenta Book principles
• Demonstrated experience delivering economic, policy or strategy projects
• Experience of applying economic appraisal frameworks (e.g. Green Book, Magenta Book, WebTAG or equivalent)
• Analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Business case development and cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to manage workstreams and deliver to time, quality and budget
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Degree qualified in related discipline (2:1 or above)
• Policy development and strategy work (Desirable)
• Economic modelling (econometrics, financial modelling, demand/supply modelling, or techno-economic analysis) (Desirable)
• Impact assessment (e.g. GVA, jobs, wider economic impacts) (Desirable)
• Experience supporting bids or proposals (Desirable)
• Masters' degree in related discipline (Desirable)