Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme - Graduate Prospects
You could find yourself collating and analysing data, providing advice on policy options, and preparing vital briefings for ministers. There are so many benefits to working in government.
Here are just a few:- Meaningful work that that makes a difference to society
- Wide range of government departments across the UK
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave (+8 public holidays)
- Generous pension scheme
- Inclusive working environment Join our online Q&A session We will be hosting a virtual Q&A session where you will be able to hear from some of our current Assistant Economists and ask any questions you may have about the role and recruitment process.
This will take place on Tuesday 11 February, 16:30-17:30 and joining details are on the application webpage.
“I have worked on issues ranging from children and poverty to pensions and welfare.In the Climate Change Committee, our advice affects everything from the vehicles we drive and the food we eat, to the places we work and live.” Ramesh, Economist, The Climate Change Committee To be eligible you need to have, or be on track to receive, a first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in economics, or a postgraduate degree in economics.
By August 2025 you must hold one of the following:- an economics degree
- a joint economics degree in which least 50% of the course modules studied are in economics
- a postgraduate degree in economics All candidates must have studied both micro and macroeconomics to qualify.
If you graduated more than five years ago then you must give examples of how you have maintained your economic knowledge in the relevant section of the application form.
We are the Government Economic Service (GES), the professional body for economists in the Civil Service.The GES is at the heart of decision-making in the UK Government.
Our 3,500+ economists work across more than 50 departments and agencies, from HM Treasury to the UK Space Agency.
The work of GES economists has been integral to understanding and responding to fast-moving events such as Covid-19, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and changes in financial markets.
Economic analysis is central to policymaking on long-term challenges such as climate change, education, biodiversity and inequality.
We are the largest employer of economists in the country.
We recruit student, graduate, and apprentice economists and support their professional development in a wide range of government departments and agencies across the UK.