HM Treasury · 23 hours ago
Assistant Economist
Darlington, IN
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
£35K/yr - £35K/yrHM Treasury is a central government department responsible for promoting responsible public spending and driving sustainable economic growth. The Assistant Economist will conduct economic research and analysis to support policy decisions, working closely with teams across the Treasury and external partners.
FinanceGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducting economic research, modelling and analysis for leads and ministers. These will encompass longer term research projects and rapid modelling to support policy making. Previous examples have included work on the differential between income and capital gains tax, wealth tax and pensions tax
Working with teams across HMT at Budgets to provide data and analysis that informs policy decisions and is then used appropriately when those policies are announced. Use economic analysis to understand likely behavioural response to our announcements
Maintaining and improving the modelling capability of the branch
Monitoring and analysis of personal tax receipts, ensure regular updates are provided to seniors and ensuring policies teams fully understand movements in the data. Identify and analyse the potential fiscal impacts of trends and behaviours e.g. the changing nature of the labour market to help shape policy development in both the short and medium term
Working in close collaboration with HMRC (especially the Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence team), specialists across the Department and external partners; building effective relationships in multiple teams and at various grades
Work flexibly across team to support urgent priorities as they emerge
Qualification
Required
Ability to synthesise a wide range of evidence to inform decision-making, demonstrating excellent judgement
Excellent communication skills, able to explain economic concepts or data to a non-expert audience, quickly and effectively
Ability to work across multiple priorities, effectively managing time and ensuring successful outcomes
Application of Economics
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant)
Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
Generous parental and adoption leave package.
A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28%
Onsite restaurant and coffee bar.
Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving
Access to a retail discounts and cashback site
A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes
A range of active staff networks, based around interests and diversity
Company
HM Treasury
HM Treasury is responsible for developing and executing the British government's public finance policy and economic policy.
Founded in 1066London, England, GBR
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Independent
2025-11-30
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