Senior Assistant Economist

Senior Assistant Economist - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Senior Assistant Economist Department for Business and Trade Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 16th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 482755 Salary £44,913 - £53,230 London Salary: £48,913 - £53,230 National Salary: £44,913 - £49,230 Candidates may be eligible for an allowance of £4,515 on confirmation of membership subject to approval A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area DBT DGSI - Analysis Type of role Analytical Economist Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Economy & Strategic Analysis (ESA) team sits in the central analysis function of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade (BIST) and leads on economic growth and productivity analysis to shape and deliver the Good Growth agenda. We deliver cutting-edge multidisciplinary analysis on economic growth, productivity, and industrial policy; provide insight into economic developments for the UK economy and BIST policy; and collaborate with experts outside government. The team provides day-to-day analytical support for the Industrial Strategy Unit and the Growth Policy Unit, as well as undertaking analytical projects and briefing for the Director of Analysis, Permanent Secretary, and Ministers. Within ESA, this team functions flexibly to support the department to de