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About the Role

GLA Economics provides expert advice and analysis on London’s economy, aiming to be an authoritative source of information. This role supports the appraisal and evaluation of projects and programmes to ensure effective decision-making, monitors and forecasts economic variables, and undertakes policy analysis. The position is within the Appraisal and Evaluation function, advising policy teams on project and programme appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation. It offers an opportunity to ensure GLA policies and programmes are developed and assessed based on sound evidence and analysis, with a particular interest in candidates experienced in evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

Advising on the methodology for a project or policy evaluation, helping to draft a specification, reviewing the outputs of external evaluators, or carrying out an evaluation.
Supporting teams and stakeholders to identify how best to monitor the performance of their project or programme for reporting purposes.
Identifying indicators and data sources for reporting or devising Outcomes Frameworks.
Designing and delivering training or workshops on evaluation methodologies, Logic Models/Theories of Change, and leading the expansion of our internal Evaluation & Appraisal network.
Helping to prepare a business case for internal or external funding, such as aspects of the strategic or economic case, undertaking options appraisal, cost benefit analysis or other forms of value for money assessment.
Undertaking analysis about a particular socio-economic trend or issue affecting London’s economy, for publications such as the State of London.

Requirements

A degree or professional qualification in economics or a related subject, preferably to post-graduate level, or equivalent knowledge through experience.
Knowledge and experience, or demonstrated capacity to acquire expertise in, economic evaluation and appraisal.
Experience in the application of Government guidance including the Magenta and Green Books is highly desirable.
Experience and/or a strong understanding of experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluation methods is highly desirable.
Demonstrated capacity to develop and deliver high-quality analytical projects to inform and influence policy development through evidence.
Broad knowledge and understanding of international, national, regional and London economic issues and trends.
Broad knowledge of, or demonstrated capacity to acquire expertise in, policy areas relevant to the GLA Group.
Strong numeracy skills, including experience of technical/economic modelling.
Ability to find creative and workable solutions to analytical problems.
High-level Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
Ability to use statistical packages such as R, Stata, or Python are desirable.
Must meet essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.

Skills

Economic evaluation
Economic appraisal
Methodology advising
Specification drafting
External evaluator output review
Evaluation execution
Performance monitoring
Indicator identification
Data source identification
Outcomes Framework devising
Training and workshop delivery
Logic Models/Theories of Change
Evaluation & Appraisal network expansion
Business case preparation
Options appraisal
Cost-benefit analysis
Value for money assessment
Socio-economic trend analysis
Stakeholder focus
Communicating and Influencing
Problem Solving
High-level Microsoft Excel
Statistical packages (R, Stata, Python desirable)

Location

169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL

Work Type

Permanent
Full time
Hybrid working up to 3 days a week

Experience Level

Post-graduate level preferred
Experience in economics or a related field

Education Level

Degree or professional qualification in economics or a related subject

Salary/Compensations

£48,427 per annum

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave
Interest free season ticket loan
Interest free bicycle loan
Career average pension scheme

About the Company

Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners.
Staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for the city.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer.
The GLA is committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for its disabled staff.
Disability Equality is a key corporate priority within the EDI Strategy.

Equal Opportunity

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
Should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.