Principal Economist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £44,315.00 i £47,312.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 44315 - 47312 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Flexible in UK, SG192DL |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SEP20252580 |
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We are seeking a Principal Economist to join the RSPB's Nature Positive Economy team to lead and develop our economic policy and advocacy and provide economic support across the organisation. What's the role about?This role is a unique opportunity to help the RSPB and the wider environment movement shape the economic policies we need to tackle the nature and climate emergencies. We are seeking a Principal Economist to join our Nature Positive Economy team, comprised of economists and policy staff focused on tackling the economic drivers of biodiversity loss, and ecological advisers working directly with business to address their impacts on biodiversity. You will work with colleagues from across the UK and together you will reimagine economic policies to build a Nature Positive world. You will challenge governments and businesses to adopt new ways of working that have nature recovery at their heart. You will help make the case for more public and private investment in nature, shape effective environmental markets, and green land-based economic sectors. Locally, you will provide the economic evidence-base for investments in nature; bolstering ecological, place-based economies that benefit local communities. To deliver in this exciting role, you will need a strong understanding of and experience in environmental economics. Your background could be in the public, private or third sectors. You will also need to work well in teams as well as on your own. In turn, you will join a friendly and dynamic RSPB community, committed to creating a better future for nature. Key Aspects include:Help grow RSPB’s influence as a thought-leader in environmental economics by developing new innovative economic policies Build high quality external relationships and advocate RSPB economic policies effectively to external audiences Build on RSPB’s economic theory of change and environmental economic evidence base to increase investment that benefits nature Provide technical and strategic economic expertise for economic briefings and policy reports and other materials Monitor developments in the external world to identify future economic advocacy opportunities and to provide expert advice to colleagues Identify and ensure the delivery of relevant economic research and advocacy projects Help develop the economics capacity of the organisation Skills, knowledge and experience: EssentialFirst degree or equivalent in economics or another relevant subject, with a strong focus on environmental economicsWide-reaching understanding of the field of environmental economics in theory and applicationUnderstanding and experience of key economic methods and modelling Sound knowledge of environmental policy in the UK and globally Strong analytical skills, including the ability to absorb detailed technical information and synthesise this into accessible briefings for different audiencesStrong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate well with a wide range of audiencesExperience working at a senior level in a relevant field (e.g. conservation, climate, green finance, sustainable development, land-use sectors), helping shape and deliver strategy Excellent work planning, time management and prioritisation skillsExperience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including in the private sectorUnderstanding of the challenges and opportunities facing a practical conservation organisationDesirablePostgraduate qualification in a relevant subject Experience working in/with environmental/conservation sector Experience in leading campaigns to change government, investor or corporate behaviour or policy Senior-level advocacy Record of academic publication This is a Permanent role for 37.5 hours per week. Applications for this role closed on Sunday the 26th of October, 2025 and we are looking to conduct interviews for this position from Friday the 7th of November, 2025. For further information please contact douglas.peedle@rspb.org.uk_________________________As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload._______________________We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.