Economist

We're looking for a Economist to join our Economics, Finance, Marketing directorate.

This role can be based at any of our office locations:
London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of 40%.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) isthe independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network.

This is an exciting time to join ORR. We are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue tooperateas an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of workingrequiredto support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government’s broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth.

Further detail on our future role is set outhere.

The Regulatory Finance team is part of the EFM directorate and works closely with the Rail Economics team, which carries out economic analysis to develop rail policy.

We monitor and report on financial matters and respond to requests for advice. Much of our current work focuses on Network Rail’s funding, financial performance, and delivery of efficiencies.

The rail industry is now preparing for significant change, with Great British Railways (G ) being established to take on unified responsibility for infrastructure currently owned by Network Rail, as well as passenger services currently commissioned by the Department for Transport. As outlined inthe Government’s Railways Bill,G  will oversee day‑to‑day operational delivery, including service provision, timetabling, network access, and the operations, maintenance and renewal of infrastructure.

ORR will have a key role in monitoring, investigating and reporting on G ’s operational and financial performance.

As an Economist, you will support the Regulatory Finance and Rail Economics teams in delivering high-quality economic analysis that influences decision‑making and policy development in UK rail regulation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details.

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