Economist (Manager)

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Economist (Manager) - salary up to £70,000 (dependant on experience) - London, United kingdom
A growing consultancy working at the forefront of a dynamic, high-growth sector is hiring a Manager to help shape the direction of its expert team. The firm specialises in delivering strategic and economic insight that guides critical decisions across industry and government.
You’ll be joining a close-knit, values-led organisation that places high importance on analytical depth, open collaboration, and long-term career development. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-evolving global field.
Role
This senior role combines hands-on project leadership with strategic input across the business. You'll manage multiple projects, overseeing research design and delivery while guiding a team of economists and analysts.
With a strong grounding in both quantitative and qualitative economic methods, you’ll ensure high-quality outputs and lead work that informs real-world decisions. You’ll also contribute to business growth—shaping proposals, building client relationships, and identifying new opportunities. As part of the leadership team, you’ll mentor junior colleagues and help foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
Key Skills
Essential:
Proven experience experience in consultancy, government, or similar project-based roles
Proven track record in leading teams and delivering high-quality projects
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Experience managing clients and stakeholder engagement
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong qualitative analysis skills, even with limited data
Good to have:
Knowledge or experience in the space sector
Background in economics (degree or professional role)
Familiarity with economic modelling and public sector business cases
Experience with evaluation frameworks (Green/Magenta Book)
Skills in R, Stata, or Python
Additional skills
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of high-impact consulting projects from scoping to completion
Manage project teams and ensure high-quality outputs on time and within budget
Engage directly with clients including governments, agencies, and industry leaders
Translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Contribute to business development, proposals, and client relationship management
Support team development and contribute to internal strategic goals
Benefits
Hybrid working, with a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance; some occasional travel within the UK and internationally
A chance to take ownership of project delivery in a dynamic and intellectually rich sector
Close collaboration with and mentoring from experienced senior leaders, both seasoned economists with extensive expertise
Direct engagement with senior stakeholders from major space organisations and industry leaders
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape major decisions in a future-facing sector, and thrive on delivering clarity in complex environments, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact with a highly respected consultancy.
Please reach out to me with a copy of your CV and let’s find a time to talk. Email: sgelibter@chisquare -econ.com.
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Location:
London

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