Assistant Economist
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,005.00 to £39,328.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 32005 - 39328 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | All ORR Locations, E14 4QZ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEP20259906 |
Summary
This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow.At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%.ORR’s Rail Economics team works on a wide range of economic and policy issues, concerned both with leading development of rail policy and providing specialist advice. The Rail Economics team is part of the Economics, Finance and Markets directorate, and works closely with the Regulatory Finance team which carries out financial analysis of rail markets. As an Assistant Economist, you will support the team in delivering high-quality economic analysis that influences decision-making and policy development in UK rail regulation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience in a dynamic and impactful environment.Regional office salary range: £32,005 - £35,141 London office salary range: £36,237 - £39,328Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details.Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people | Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).