Senior Assistant Economist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Gorffennaf 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,384 i £46,715 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | National: £39,384-£43,169; London: £43,007-£46,715. This role attracts an additional specialist allowance of £4,245 SEO Specialist allowance or £6,000 with a relevant Masters for candidates that meet all the eligibility requirements. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 362231/2 |
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We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
About OPSS
Do you care about the safety of products and want to protect people and places? Can we use your skills, knowledge and experience to enable UK business to thrive? If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!
We are the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business & Trade. We are here for the purpose of making regulation work to deliver real world impact.
Regulation is a powerful Government tool to address market failures, influence behaviour and promote positive action. Crafted and delivered well, regulation can be an enabler of growth, innovation and efficiency by establishing confidence from consumers and in trade.
Since early 2018 we have been building a positive and creative team that enjoys a position of influence and respect within an organisation that continues to grow, most recently with the addition of construction products regulation planned.
Our primary purpose is to protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence
Further information can be found on our website here
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (DCS) for people with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Join a Thriving Economics Team
Our team of 15 economists, from apprentices to advisors, is a powerhouse of learning and development. We embrace flexible work styles, tackle policy, enforcement, and ministerial advice, all while prioritising data-driven approaches. We're friendly, supportive, and passionate about your growth. This is an exciting time to join – you'll have ample opportunities to make a lasting impact!
Become part of a Bigger Picture
The Economics Team is embedded within a vast Research and Analysis group, boasting 45 professionals across various analytical disciplines. Our Deputy Director even leads the Social Research profession as Head Of Profession!
Are you passionate about top quality analysis that saves lives? OPSS is looking for skilled analysts who can help lead the creation and use of a robust evidence base that removes harmful products from the UK market. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in improving safety in Construction Products and Consumer Goods.
Construction Products Senior Assistant Economist
All around us are construction products, in our houses, our places of work and the infrastructure in-between. But when a construction product is faulty, the risk of fire, collapse or other tragedies increases.
Joining the team, you’ll have a great opportunity to analyse the impacts of intervention, the economics of the market and secure data to decrease the risk.
Consumer Products Senior Assistant Economist
From household electricals to our children's toys, cosmetic products, furniture and fireworks; consumer products surround us- these everyday items households can freely purchase and use. OPSS is passionate and responsible for ensuring these products, and many more, are safe and meet appropriate product safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership of projects analysing the evidence base for Construction or Consumer products.
- Independently scoping and delivering tailored analysis and recommendations on the microeconomic principles of product safety.
- Maintaining strong relationships with colleagues internally and across Government, with clear communication to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Potential opportunity for line management of junior analysts.
- Supporting the wider OPSS Economics (and sometimes, OPSS Analysis) team with ad-hoc requests and work.
Are you passionate about protecting public safety through data-driven insights?
Join us on Monday 12th August at 5:00pm, for a webinar to learn about our exciting opportunities to become a Senior Assistant Economist within the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Discover how your analytical skills can make a tangible difference in safeguarding the UK public from the risks posed by faulty construction and consumer products. We'll delve into the crucial roles of Senior Assistant Economists in both construction and consumer product sectors.
Key topics to be covered:
- The critical role of OPSS in ensuring product safety
- Understanding the functions and responsibilities of Senior Assistant Economists
- Exploring the GSG, GORS, GES, and GSR professional frameworks
- Eligibility criteria and application process
- Q&A session
To register for this event please register here.
If you have any issues or have any accessibility requirements please do get in touch via opss.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Gain valuable insights into a career that combines economic analysis with public safety. This webinar will be recorded and so if you miss the webinar, please do get in touch for access and to ask any questions.
In the event of low registration, we reserve the right to cancel this event, but we still encourage you to contact us with any questions.