Economist (Manager- Regulatory/Policy)

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Economist (Manager) - Up to £70,000 (dependent on experience) - London, United Kingdom (hybrid)
We’re supporting a specialist consultancy working at the forefront of a fast-evolving, high-tech sector. This growing firm delivers economic and strategic advice to clients across government and industry shaping regulation, guiding investment decisions, and informing public policy. You’ll take a lead role in delivering influential projects while contributing to the future direction of the business. This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven team that values analytical rigour, collaboration, and long-term development.
Role
As a Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of complex consultancy work focusing particularly on public policy, regulatory frameworks, and strategic economics. You’ll oversee analytical design, stakeholder engagement, and project execution, while managing a team of bright economists and analysts.
You’ll draw on a mix of qualitative and quantitative approaches to generate insight and evidence that influences decisions across the public and private sectors. The role also involves supporting business development and contributing to internal capability-building.
Key Skills
Essential:
Substantial experience in public policy, regulatory consulting, or applied economic analysis
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stream projects from end to end
Comfortable working with and presenting to senior public and private stakeholders
Skilled in translating evidence into practical policy or strategic advice
Strong team leadership and mentoring skills
Confident in navigating ambiguous or incomplete data sets
Desirable:
Background in economics or public policy (degree or equivalent experience)
Familiarity with HM Treasury Green Book/Magenta Book methodologies
Experience with economic modelling, evaluation, or impact assessments
Understanding of regulated or innovation-led sectors (e.g. space, telecoms, energy)
Knowledge of analytical tools such as R, Python, or Stata
Additional European skills
Key Responsibilities
Lead regulatory and policy-focused consulting projects with full accountability for quality and delivery
Guide teams on analytical methods and evidence gathering
Build strong client relationships and support business development activities
Deliver clear, actionable insight from complex or incomplete data sources
Contribute to internal development, knowledge sharing, and team culture
If you bring experience in regulatory or policy economics and want to work in a sector that’s both fast-moving and meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Seren for a confidential chat to find out more: sasilonu@chisquare-econ.com .
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Location:
London

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