Description
Join Natural England in shaping a future where nature and people thrive. As a Senior Economics Specialist, you will support critical delivery of the UK's most ambitious nature recovery projects.
Natural England is seeking an experienced Economist to work on Landscape Recovery projects, providing quantitative analysis and assurance for project evaluations. You will work closely with Defra and NE colleagues to validate data, resolve uncertainties, and ensure robust, evidence-based recommendations.
Key tasks include:
- Providing economic analysis and advice to support high-quality appraisal and effective decision-making
- Collaborating across disciplines and establishing strong partnerships with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Ensuring clear and timely communication across the programme
- Resolving problems and developing new approaches as needed
The successful candidate will be a credible economics leader with strong experience of negotiating and influencing externally. They will have strong numerical and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience developing and applying economic methods and reasoning to real-world problems.
Benefits include a generous leave allowance, access to the Civil Service Pension scheme, and a range of benefits such as shopping discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme.