Senior Economic Evaluation Manager (240000G9)

Hours: Full time/Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract:  Permanent Location: Swindon Closing: 10th June Interview: w/c 1st July   As one of the UKRI Councils, EPSRC has a key role to play in helping to deliver UKRI objectives, primarily to drive better economic and social outcomes for the UK through research and innovation. Robust, timely and well-pitched economic analysis for EPSRC based on robust evidence is key to driving our strategy and making the case for receiving appropriate Government funding. Purpose The role of the Senior Economic Evaluation Manager is to work with colleagues in the Performance and Evaluation Team and across UKRI to support the development of robust socio-Economic Evaluations as well as support the development of robust business cases (often asking for significant funding of around £100M plus). This role will work closely with EPSRC and UKRI Portfolio Managers and Analysts, with a strong focus on supporting project teams through the sharing of best practice in economic analysis. This supports EPSRC staff to run often complex Socio-economic Evaluations or write and produce detailed Business Cases which make the case for further funding. Shortlisting criteria Economic analysis - Professional Competency and Technical skills. Effectively using sound judgement, evidence and economic analysis to enable accurate and professional reports and business cases which are robust and independently accepted. Delivering high-quality work - The ability to focus on delivering robust advice and guidance to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Leadership - including ability to work autonomously to develop and deliver high-quality work. The ability to work as part of wide remit teams; with peers, senior managers and wider stakeholders, and lead your work to set direction and deliver objectives. Understanding of wider strategic environment - Knowledge/experience of the academic research environment and/or relevant consultancies and/or Government/Civil service/other Government departments. Stakeholder management -The ability to communicate effectively with peers, senior managers and stakeholders and thereby influence policies and approaches where needed. Qualifications Degree or equivalent in Economics (or international equivalent), or a postgraduate degree in Economics. If it is a joint degree, a good proportion of the degree modules should be in Economics. Interview criteria  Essential: Proven knowledge and experience of economic analysis Knowledge/experience of the academic research environment, economic consultancies and/or Government/Civil service. The ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with peers, senior managers and stakeholders, and lead your work areas to set direction and deliver objectives. Ability to provide evidence and analysis that takes account of the bigger picture, understanding how projects fit in with and support UK Research objectives as well as wider public needs. The ability to focus on delivering timely performance against competing priorities and to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.  We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process: Professional Competency Technical skills (economic analysis) Leading and influencing Delivering at pace Making Effective Decisions