Economics Analyst

Role overview

The British Business Bank is hiring an Economics Analyst to join its economics function and help strengthen understanding of how smaller businesses access finance and how the Bank’s activity creates impact. This permanent full-time position is based in Sheffield or London, with a hybrid arrangement that requires office attendance two days each week. The standard working pattern is 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility across days and/or hours from Monday to Friday.

What you will do

You will support research-led work, bring evidence into internal and external decision-making, and help turn analysis into clear outputs. The role involves handling data, shaping insights, creating visuals, and contributing to appraisal, evaluation, and impact studies. You will also work on a variety of projects, prepare briefings and research material, and build effective relationships with colleagues and outside stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Work within a collaborative economics team to explore issues affecting smaller business finance and the impact of the Bank’s initiatives.
• Carry out research and analysis that contributes to the Bank’s understanding and decision-making.
• Interpret data, select appropriate methods, and produce evidence-based findings that can withstand detailed review.
• Translate complex results into clear written insight for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Create charts, tables, and other visual materials to support reports and presentations.
• Contribute to appraisal, evaluation, and impact-related work across multiple projects.
• Prepare briefings, research outputs, and supporting materials for internal and external use.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

What the role requires

You should have proven experience using microeconomics to address real-world issues, along with the ability to choose suitable data sources and analytical approaches. You will need to be comfortable working independently in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and experience with econometric, mapping, or statistical software would be beneficial. The role also calls for someone who can handle complex information, communicate findings in a structured way, and contribute positively in a team environment. Knowledge of the Bank’s mission and policy context would be an added advantage. A degree or equivalent relevant experience is required.

Working arrangement and contract details

This is a permanent contract. The location options are Sheffield or London, with hybrid working and an expectation to be in the office two days per week. The role is full time at 37.5 hours per week, and there is flexibility around working days and hours from Monday to Friday.

Salary

The salary is up to £30,000 for Sheffield-based candidates and up to £35,000 for London-based candidates, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase or sell up to 5 additional days.
• Employer pension contribution of 15%.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare cash plan, group income protection, and life assurance.
• Paid volunteer days, along with maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• A broad set of lifestyle benefits including discounts on retail and dining, plus support for health and wellbeing, travel, and technology.

Additional information

The position sits within a collaborative environment focused on evidence, analysis, and impact. It is suitable for someone who enjoys varied project work and wants to contribute to both internal insight and externally facing outputs.