Economist

Salary £50,000 - £53,000 per annum.
Hybrid working – minimum of 5 days a month in the London office (every Monday mandatory).
Holiday – 28 days a year plus Bank Holidays.
Pension scheme – 6% contribution in year one, rising to 11% thereafter.

Location – London/Hybrid (min 5 days per month in London office with every Monday being mandatory).

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We're looking for a driven and passionate individual to join us as an Economist. As part of the Strategic Insight team, you'll work alongside economists, data analysts, data scientists and social researchers to produce the evidence that drives Which?’s programme of advocacy activities. You’ll help shape our priorities, evaluate our impact, and produce high‑quality economic insight that holds businesses to account and persuades the government and regulators to act in the best interests of consumers.

You will produce high-quality economic insight that determines our policy positions and will be used to support our purpose of championing consumers. You will have autonomy to explore different methodologies and develop innovative research and analysis. You’ll work closely with colleagues in our public affairs teams to understand the needs of our audiences and to ensure your work reaches them.

Our Strategic Insight team is key to understanding whether markets deliver good outcomes for consumers. Our economic research has been used by the government in impact assessments for the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, by Ofcom to support its decision to ban inflation‑linked mid‑contract price rises, and more. For more of the team’s work, visit

• Use economic theory to inform Which?’s policy positions and provide insight into consumer behaviour and the wider economic environment;
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with policy researchers and data scientists;
• Analyse economic data to generate compelling and original insight into the attitudes and behaviours of UK consumers;
• Identify the insights from economic analyses and communicate them in a technically precise, but accessible and compelling way to persuade internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators and businesses.

• Experience of applying micro‑economic analysis to produce evidence‑based outputs and a proven ability to create insight through intelligent and robust analysis;
• Experience of applying statistical / econometric analysis to produce evidence‑based outputs;
• Understanding and experience of how economics is used in policy making and experience of conducting analysis to inform public policy;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information with clarity to a non‑technical audience.

• A one‑hour, online interview that will include a short presentation to be prepared in advance.

• 35‑hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional holiday days;
• Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service);
• Annual award (depending on employee and company performance);
• Healthcare insurance & private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months);
• A discretionary death‑in‑service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary;
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines;
• Free wills for all Which? employees; partners can make a will at cost price;
• Discount site Pluxee offering large discount every day on shopping and holidays;
• Work from anywhere for 4 weeks of the year policy;
• Great work‑life balance – roles are now hybrid, offering flexible working options such as part‑time or job shares where possible. For discussion of options, contact the Resourcing team at

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