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 of people who want to use economic
analysis to make a positive difference in the way decisions are made. If you are interested in
applying environmental economics to real world problems, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

We specialise in analytical tools and apply economics thinking across different sectors in
different 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 investing in green infrastructure. Our clients include
private, public and third sector organisations working in all aspects of the natural
environment.

We are looking to recruit an economist to join our in-house team as a Researcher who will
provide support across all service areas. You will work with other researchers to support the
rest of the team, undertake research, assess the impacts of policies; undertake statistical
analysis, stakeholder engagement, and contribute to writing reports and proposals.

We are looking for strong numerical, analytical and communication skills, as well as the
ability to express complex ideas simply and logically. You will be a highly motivated team
player, flexible and willing to take responsibility. You must have interest in and knowledge of
environmental issues and policy in the UK and EU.

Essential skills include:

• An under or post graduate degree in Economics or other postgraduate degree with modules
  relevant to environmental 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 (e.g. environmental economics);
• Working knowledge of statistics and econometrics;
• An ability to work in other EU languages; and
• Relevant work experience in environmental and regulatory economics.

Benefits include:

• A flexible and friendly work environment;
• Competitive salary and a profit-share scheme;
• Contribution to 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
• Opportunity to take a stake in an independent business and its development.

Interested individuals should submit their cover letter, CV and a short sample of their writing
to [email protected]. In their cover letter applicants
should include the extent to which they meet the above essential and desirable skills.
Applications failing to meet the essential criteria may not be responded to.

This call is open to those who already have the right to work in the UK. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation.