Health Economist

Health 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 Health Economist UK Health Security Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd November 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 486796 Salary £46,310 - £52,113 per annum, pro rata A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Loan Secondment Length of employment Permanent Type of role Economist Science 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 London (Canary Wharf) About the job Job summary As an economist in UKHSA, you will be building the economic evidence base for the agency as well as the organisation’s economics capability. The role provides a great opportunity to develop and apply analytical skills, support evidence-based decision-making on critical health priorities and shape the organisation’s culture around the use of economics. You will work with other experts (epidemiologists, data scientists and public health experts) to assess current and future economic costs and benefits of preparing for and responding to health threats and hazards and to help build our understanding of how health security interacts with the wider economy. You will develop these cost and benefit estimates often either through literature reviews or your own primary research, including research using large-scale data assets held by UKHSA such as hospital records or microbiology results. Where needed, you will be supported through formal learning opportunities to develop