We are looking for two Economists to join us - the roles can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or Birmingham.

Job Description (the successful person will be responsible for):

The roles will deliver analytical projects to understand sector trends and emerging risks to social housing providers. These projects will include in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis on policy changes such as welfare reform or building safety requirements, changes in macro-economic variables, and housing market trends. They will support regulation of the full range of the regulator’s standards, particularly the regulation of viability, rents and value for money.

One of the roles will report into the Head of Strategic Analysis and will have a focus on supporting Value for Money regulation. The other role will report into the Head of Economics. Both roles are based within the regulator’s Business Intelligence function and will be responsible for a range of analytical projects.  We are happy to discuss the two roles further at interview and with successful candidates prior to appointment.

Responsibilities (In order to complete the responsibilities of this role, the successful candidate will have):

You will have experience in carrying out high quality research and analysis, including analysing data, developing or analysing spreadsheet models and interpreting evidence. You will also have excellent report writing and communication skills to convey complex ideas to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have a degree in economics, finance or another numerate subject.

General Information:

Location

Our offices have now re-opened, and we are moving towards a hybrid model of working with a mix of office / home working.

RSH’s core offices are in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and London. Our posts can be successfully carried out from any RSH office unless otherwise specified in the job information.  We offer flexible working arrangements and staff can work from home for part of their hours. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, and some roles also involve onsite visits to social housing providers.

In line with Government requirements to reduce the number of Civil Service and NDPB roles based in London, we only advertise roles in London which need to be there for business-critical reasons

Interviews

Interview dates are provisionally 26 – 30 June and will be held via Microsoft Teams in line with our current hybrid working model.

Benefits and Salary

We offer a range of excellent benefits; information is available on our website.

The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range.  Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award. In addition, when the probation period is successfully completed, a performance related bonus may be awarded, based on appraisal ratings at the end of the qualifying appraisal year.

Any move to the Regulator 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/.

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 UKs
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• 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

Things you need to know

Application process

For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.

To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your employment, education and training history and provide a supporting statement, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on the RSH careers site

Anonymous shortlisting – We carry out anonymous short listing for all of our vacancies as part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.

We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, as part of disability confident commitment. 

As an equal opportunities employer we will ensure candidates who reach the bench mark from ethnic minority candidates will be selected for interview.

You should indicate on your application if you want to be considered under these options. 

Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date.

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