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Analyst – Economics
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,894 to £54,952 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | EH1 3DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1214 |
Summary
Are you an analyst with a background in economics and an interest in forecasting?
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is recruiting to fill a post in its economic forecasting team.
You will work closely with the senior analyst to design, build and run economic forecasting models. You will lead on discrete projects, tackling new forecasting challenges arising from national and global developments. You will help in developing a narrative around these forecasts and communicating the forecasts to colleagues, the Commissioners and stakeholders. You will also gain experience in communicating with a range of audiences, managing a programme of analytical work and developing analytical expertise. You do not need extensive understanding of economic forecasting as you will learn the necessary skills on the job.
The Scottish Fiscal Commission is recruiting to fill a post in its economic forecasting team.
You will work closely with the senior analyst to design, build and run economic forecasting models. You will lead on discrete projects, tackling new forecasting challenges arising from national and global developments. You will help in developing a narrative around these forecasts and communicating the forecasts to colleagues, the Commissioners and stakeholders. You will also gain experience in communicating with a range of audiences, managing a programme of analytical work and developing analytical expertise. You do not need extensive understanding of economic forecasting as you will learn the necessary skills on the job.