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Economic Analyst, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications

As an Economic Analyst, the majority of your time will be focused on producing new analysis and economic modelling to provide research content for our evidence-based activity, resulting in research reports, client presentations and events. In order to provide you with a rounded experience of the wider Pagefield business, outside of our economic function, you will support our work for both clients and new business opportunities across a range of industries. This is a generalist entry-level role, offering exposure to corporate communications, media relations, public affairs and digital communications. 

The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong grounding in microeconomics and macroeconomics.

• Ability to interpret and analyse datasets; familiarity with statistical techniques.

• Competence in Excel; growing capability or interest R, Python.

• Experience working with public datasets.

• Ability to build models, forecast trends, and conduct scenario analyses.

• The candidate needs to be familiar working with quantitative datasets, statistical analysis and big data, most often from government and industry sources. These include ONS industry datasets (public spending, jobs, growth, productivity etc) and public attitudes polling.

• A hands-on attitude and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and growing agency

• Strong research skills, and experience in using digital channels and platforms

• A genuine and demonstrable interest in communications, public relations and campaigning

• An organised approach to workload and the ability to multi-task and work independently

• Willingness to learn new tools, platforms and approaches, including those used in digital communications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the confidence to articulate your ideas clearly

QUALIFICATIONS
• A relevant degree e.g., Economics, Statistics, Data Science

https://www.pagefield.com/careers/economic-analyst/