HEO Assistant Economist

HEO Assistant Economist Reading, England

Trade Remedies Authority
Full Time Reading, England 33076 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Details

Reference number

285538

Salary

£33,076
Capability based pay progression framework with the opportunity to increase-in-grade as you build your capability with us. Allowance: £4,010 Analyst Allowance in addition to basic salary.

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

TRA - Analysts

Type of role

Analytical
Economist

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time, Compressed Hours

Number of jobs available

4

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Reading, South East England, RG1 1AF

About the job

Job summary

Drop In: You can find out about us and get more information about the role by attending our drop-in session. You will have the opportunity to talk to people doing the job and ask any questions, including about the recruitment process from application to interview through to offer. You can join the session at any point throughout the hour on Wednesday 10 May 12:00-13:00. Click here to join the meeting.

The TRA is one of the first public bodies to be set up to meet the new needs of the UK following its departure from the European Union. We play a central part in ensuring that the international trading environment is fair as well as free, by protecting British businesses from unfair trading practices such as dumping, trade-distorting subsidies and unforeseen surges in imports.

We are growing to be an organisation of over 150 people, with our headquarters in central Reading. It is vital to me that we have a friendly, supportive culture, where you will quickly get to know who works here and where you will be helped to realise your full potential. We strive to be an outward-looking organisation, learning from international best practice and looking to add our own distinctive twist, such as developing our digital-first approach to trade remedy investigations. As an arm’s length body that is independent of government, we are passionate about living our values of integrity, expertise, transparency, and inclusion.

We are looking for professionals who bring relevant skills and expertise but who are also eager to learn and develop. Nobody joins the TRA as the finished article. If you believe that you have the experience and qualities to put your stamp on something new and exciting, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Job description

The analysis team consists of three units, two of which focus on economics, with the head of each unit reporting to the Chief Economist. You will be based in one of the economics units and report to an Economic Adviser.

You will be embedded in at least one multi-disciplinary case team. Case teams deal with one specific trade remedies investigation, and are composed of staff from investigations, verification, policy, legal and analysis, reporting to a Lead Investigator.

Your primary role as part of the case team will involve supporting the production of an evidence-based recommendation on the economic interest test, which assesses whether a proposed trade remedy measure is in the economic interest of the UK. Other analytical work as part of the investigation includes: tailoring questionnaires to meet case-specific needs; reviewing and verifying responses to triangulate lines of enquiry with other data source; identifying and engaging with industry stakeholders to capture evidence of the impact of the proposed trade remedy measure; and providing support on other aspects of the case that involve drawing conclusions using quantitative and qualitative data.

For examples of Economic Interest Tests, see the relevant sections of the Aluminium Extrusions Statement of Essential Facts and the Continuous Glass Fibre Statement of Essential Facts.

Alongside your work in your case team, you will also undertake a variety of projects run by the analysis team that are not specific to a single case, including research into cross-cutting issues such as accounting for market distortions.

You will be expected to work with colleagues to deliver high-quality analysis at pace, effectively communicate your findings, influence colleagues and stakeholders, and collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines. There will be opportunities to shape your role as the organisation grows.

Key Accountabilities:

In order to perform in this role, you will need to:

  • Support the production of evidence-based recommendations for the economic interest test on various investigations and reviews;
  • Select, analyse and handle data to produce evidence-based advice, including working with trade statistics, commercially sourced databases and data gathered during an investigation;
  • Apply appropriate economic concepts, standards and other general techniques to reach robust conclusions and use a range of tools and techniques to produce high-quality analysis to tight deadlines;
  • Ensure analysis is practical and targeted, clearly draws out your conclusions and follows best practice in quality assurance;
  • Build trusted relationships with TRA colleagues within case teams and with stakeholders to meet analytical requirements;
  • Work collaboratively with other analysts to develop our team’s standards and capability and contribute to our joined-up evidence base;
  • Deliver results effectively, often to crucial deadlines, and share your findings with stakeholders;
  • Effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, to colleagues and stakeholders from different backgrounds.

Person specification

To be successful in this role applicants should demonstrate the following:

  • Well-developed analytical skills and a willingness to learn;
  • Can take part in multiple projects where complex information is analysed from different sources quickly;
  • Can apply analytical techniques and policy guidance to obtain valuable insights that inform final conclusions for investigations;
  • Can clearly communicate technical issues verbally and in writing to non-specialists;
  • Can work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and support evidence-based decision-making;
  • Is able to apply analytical techniques to complex situations, assessing strengths and limitations of alternative approaches, weighing up different pieces of evidence and drawing out salient issues, whilst taking account of uncertainty;
  • Can prioritise effectively, contributing to different projects, either with support and advice from others or independently.
  • We encourage applications from candidates who may be concerned they have less experience in some of the desired criteria and we recognise that experience can be developed on-the-job and with the support of our mix of in-house and externally-provided training.

GES Competency Framework

The Government Economics Service (GES) Technical Framework defines the technical/professional skills for members of the Economics profession within Government, and how these apply at each grade. There are three key professional skills for HEO Economists (see more here):

1.Application of knowledge,

2.Analysis of data, and

3.Effective communication.

The successful candidate, if not currently a member of the Government Economic Service, will be encouraged to apply and become badged once in post.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Qualification (at least one of the following):

A first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent in Economics or a similar analytical field (e.g. Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Data Science) with significant economics content;

A higher degree (e.g. MSc or PhD) in Economics or a similar analytical field (e.g. Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Data Science) with significant economics content.

  • Ability to apply, and advise on, economic tools and quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to support evidence-based policy development;
  • Ability to provide effective and appropriate written and oral communication of economic analysis to stakeholders from different backgrounds;
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with the use of MS Excel and ability to learn software packages such as R;
  • Ability to analyse and handle data to support policy advice and generate evidence-based conclusions, following best practice in quality assurance;
  • Ability to critically evaluate information and evidence, to support team members in managing more complex projects;
  • Ability to respond flexibly and rapidly when needed, as well as to take a longer-term perspective about your work and its impact.

Qualifications

Please see essential criteria.

Behaviours

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

  • Working Together
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

  • Working Together

Technical skills

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

  • Questions designed to test knowledge of economics.
  • Questions designed to test knowledge of analytical concepts and the ability to explain them clearly.

Benefits

Our employment package offers a range of benefits including:

Flexible working practices, such as hybrid working, part-time, compressed or annualised hours, to help you strike a balance between home and work life.

Public/privilege holidays and 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years.

Access to a market-leading Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions around 27%.

Capability based pay, which means that you have the ability to be paid more as you build your capability with us.

Support, tools and techniques for you to manage your health and wellbeing.

Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, and talent programmes.

A reward scheme to recognise your great work or demonstration of our values.

Interest-free loans to spread the cost of season tickets, a new bicycle, or rental deposit.

A discount scheme providing access to hundreds of discounted offers to help you make significant savings from a range of shops and brands.

A modern office close to Reading train station with convenient access to local amenities.

Up to 6 days volunteer leave to support your personal development and our wider community.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

How to Apply:

To apply, you will need to complete a Personal Statement and a statement on the behaviour Working Together.

Your Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) should provide detailed evidence demonstrating how your experience, skills and attributes meet the requirements for the role.

Your statement on Working Together (maximum 250 words) should evidence how you have demonstrated this behaviour. Our guide for candidates provides more useful information (link).

Shortlist: The panel will consider your Personal Statement against the essential criteria for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Interview: The interview assessment will consist of a question to assess behaviours, experience, and technical knowledge.

We use Civil Service Success Profiles (link) to interview for our roles. The behaviours that you will be assessed against at interview are Working Together, Making effective decisions, Delivering at pace, Communicating and Influencing. Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Offers: We will notify candidates of their outcome as soon as possible after the interview.

Expected timeline*


Drop in
session: Wednesday 10 May 12:00-13:00. Click here to join the meeting.

Application closes: 28 May 2023

Shortlist: w/c 29 May 2023

Interviews: w/c 12 June 2023

Offers: w/c 19 June 2023

  • Please note that we try and offer as much flexibility as we can but it may not always be possible to offer alternative interview dates.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Recruitment team

Further information

The law requires that selection for appointment is on merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02a_RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, please contact: [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission (at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/).

HEO Assistant Economist
Trade Remedies Authority

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/trade-remedies-authority
Reading, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Government
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