Researcher

Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd (www.eftec.co.uk) is the UK’s leading consultancy specialising in environmental economics. We are an independent company committed to using economic analysis to improve decision-making. If you are interested in applying environmental and regulatory economics to real world problems, this is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to meaningful work.

We apply economics thinking and analytical tools across a wide range of sectors and contexts, including:

• Natural capital, biodiversity and ecosystem services;
• Health risks and impacts;
• Economic and environmental management of chemicals;
• Water and wastewater, agriculture, forestry and transport sectors; and
• Addressing cross cutting challenges like land-use, flood-risk management, and investment in nature.

Our clients include private, public and third sector organisations in the UK and internationally.

We are looking to recruit an economist to join our in-house team as a Researcher providing support across all service areas. You will work with other researchers and the wider team to, undertake evidence reviews, contribute to economic appraisal and evaluation projects; undertake statistical analysis and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to report and proposal writing.

We are seeking someone with strong numerical, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to express complex ideas simply and logically. You will be a highly motivated team player who is flexible and willing to take initiative. You should also have an interest in and knowledge of environmental issues in general and policy in the UK and EU.

Essential skills include:

• An undergraduate degree in Economics or a postgraduate degree with modules relevant to environmental and regulatory economics;
• The ability to write and communicate in English to a high standard; and
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks.

Desirable skills include:

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as environmental economics;
• Working knowledge of statistics and econometrics;
• The ability to work in other EU languages; and
• Relevant work experience in environmental and regulatory economics.

Benefits include:

• Interesting and impactful work;
• Flexible and friendly work environment;
• Competitive salary and a profit-share scheme;
• Contribution to a stakeholder pension;
• 25 days’ annual leave per annum, plus the UK public holidays;
• Access to cutting-edge academic, policy and business developments in environmental economics through our specialist network; and
• The opportunity to take a stake in an independent business and contribute to its development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All applications are assessed solely on merit and regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.