Associate Economist – Manchester

Join a fast-growing consultancy where your ideas, impact and career matter.

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking consultancy that's investing in its growth - led by a new CEO and a clear vision to expand services, including a dedicated focus on economics. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team that values creativity, technical excellence and real-world impact.

The Manchester office is home to a multidisciplinary team, offering a dynamic environment beyond economics - collaboration is at the heart of everything they do; it's friendly (and dog-friendly), flexible, supportive and rewarding.

As an Associate Economist, you’ll:

• Lead on a variety of projects including: Health Impact Assessments (HIA), Social value assessments, Economic impact assessments, Equality impact assessments, Needs assessments, Socio-economic chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Mentor junior members in the team
• Influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple workstreams
• Use data to tell compelling stories and drive insight-led decision making

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in socio-economic analysis and development
• Strong data and analytical skills - if diving into data excites you, you’ll thrive here
• Confident communicator and natural collaborator
• Passion for meaningful, people-centred impact

If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful projects that transform communities, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!