Principal Economic Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Ofcom

Ofcom

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing Date:
24/09/2023

Group:
Economics and Analytics Group

Management Level:
Principal

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

About Ofcom
At Ofcom, we believe in making communications work for everyone. As the regulator for TV, radio, telecoms, postal services, spectrum and online safety, we're expanding our team and seeking talented economists to join us in shaping the future of communications.
About the team you'll be part of
Ofcom's Economics and Analytics Group is a dynamic, international team of around 100 competition and regulatory economists, data analysts and finance experts.
The purpose of the role
We have two streams of specialism:
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to:
Engage in diverse and stimulating projects that go beyond traditional telecoms and broadcasting regulation. Recent work includes
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- ,- research project in Media Plurality and Online News
- and- behavioural research in preparation of Online Safety regulation
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Make a real impact on society while achieving a healthy worklife balance. At Ofcom, we value your wellbeing and provide an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
Your key responsibilities
You will collaborate with a vibrant team of economists, data analysts, policy professionals, market researchers, technologists and lawyers on projects spanning various sectors. As a Principal, and a senior member of the Group, you'll lead teams of economists and analysts on projects at the heart of Ofcom's agenda.

Your responsibilities will include:

Scoping and delivering highquality economic analysis on projects, addressing wider strategic and policy issues.
Managing teams of economists and analysts across several projects
Bringing together robust data and economic analyses to formulate policy options.
Planning and producing clear and wellreasoned documents, including publications.
Representing the economist profession and communicating effectively in seniorlevel internal and external stakeholder engagements.
Influencing senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
Playing a leadership role in Ofcom's Economics and Analytics Group.
The skills, knowledge, and experience you'll need for success
A solid foundation in applied microeconomics, gained through training in areas such as industrial organization, public economics, behavioural economics and costbenefit analysis.

Experience in managing teams of analysts, often across several projects concurrently. The ability to interpret complex information and communicate with clarity and concision to a senior-level audience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams together with policy colleagues. A degree in economics, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable but not essential. We champion flexible working and so wherever possible we support flexible working patterns including job shares._Should you require any adjustments to be made, please do contact us directly at _
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