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This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge of economics and markets, working with experts at the forefront of policy development and economic analysis for a world leading organisation that is passionate about protecting consumers and keeping markets competitive.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are looking for an Assistant Economic Policy Adviser to join the Advocacy, Nations and External Relations team. The Advocacy, Nations and External Relations team is the CMA’s centre for stakeholder engagement, providing advice to governments and devolved administrations on how to harness competition and promote the interests of consumers.

Working with three Principal Advisers, the Assistant Economic Policy Adviser will produce insightful, timely and analytically robust advice on the effects of government policy on competition, consumers and markets. They will also play a key role in monitoring and prioritising requests and opportunities to advise and assist government.

This exciting role sits at the nexus between policy development and economic analysis. You will have opportunities to develop and apply your knowledge of economics and markets; to work with experts across the CMA; and to play a critical role in delivering on the CMA’s Annual Plan commitment to advocate in the consumer interest on regulatory, policy and legislative matters.

• Identify and track policy developments in areas where government action stands to affect competition and consumers; and work with colleagues, including the CMA's representatives in the devolved nations to prioritise opportunities to provide timely and relevant advice to government.
• Conduct research of markets where government policies stand to affect consumers and competition.
• Working with the Principal Advisers, assist in the delivery informal and formal economic analysis, advice, and support to government on the impact of current and future policy (including regulation, law and other interventions) on competition, consumers and markets.
• Communicating complex information both orally and in writing, to a range of stakeholders with non-technical and specialist backgrounds.
• Promote awareness among officials and elected representatives (in central, devolved, and local governments) of how government action can affect competition and consumer outcomes, through a range of approaches, including: training, published guidance, submissions to government consultations and parliamentary inquiries.
• Develop networks with officials and wider stakeholders to help build awareness in government of the CMA’s work, and of its advocacy role.
• Monitor the CMA’s casework to identify opportunities that might arise to support and advise government, and to follow up on formal recommendations made by the CMA to government.
• Work with colleagues across the CMA, including the Office of the Chief Economic Advisor and project teams, to ensure that relevant knowledge and expertise from colleagues across the organisation is brought to bear on our support and advice to government.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Applied Economics

As well as the interesting and varied work you’ll do to contribute to effective competition in the UK, and to ensure consumers get a good deal when buying goods and services, you’ll also benefit from:

• An exceptionally generous pension scheme with a significant employer contribution and range of options, including a tax-free lump sum at the point of retirement and injury, ill-health and life assurance benefits
• 25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests
• Access to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard
• A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work
  
  
  

Any move to the CMA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. We work at least 50% of our time from our office locations across the UK.

If you’re already a civil servant being appointed on level transfer, you’ll retain your existing terms, including annual leave. If you are being promoted you’ll receive either a 10% pay increase or the new grade minimum, whichever is the greater. Applicants new to the civil service can be considered for appointment at a salary higher than the starting point indicated above, but not more than the advertised mid-point, depending on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.

We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We want a diverse workforce that reflects the consumers we serve. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, and people with diverse gender identities.

We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Job contact :

Name :
Suruthi Thavarasa
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
0208 738 6808

Recruitment team :

Email :
[email protected]