Environmental Economist Researcher position in the Environment & Society team location Norwich

We have an Environmental Economist Researcher opportunity within our Environment & Society team. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and energetic to support ongoing projects in the fields of marine and fisheries, and flooding and coastal erosion. You would also contribute to work in areas such as natural capital, water quality, water resources and renewable energy.

About RPA

Risk & Policy Analysts Limited (RPA) is an employee owned, B Corp certified, independent consultancy with an established reputation and proven expertise in the fields of economics, social, environmental and chemical policy. Our main office is in Norwich city centre and so if you have recently graduated, or are shortly graduating from the UEA, this opportunity offers you the chance to stay in our wonderful and vibrant city.

We provide multi disciplinary, innovative, expert advice and strategic analysis, assisting both public and private sector decision makers in the development and implementation of sustainable policies. We deliver this through a broad range of services and use a variety of skills to produce high quality, tailor made outputs. The work we do places us directly at the centre of the UK and European legislative processes, providing us with an opportunity to help ensure public and private sector entities achieve their sustainability goals. At the same time, we also work locally throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, enabling us to make a real difference to people's lives as well as the quality of our environment.

Over the past 34 years, we have innovatively and proudly pushed forward the boundaries of how impact assessments and evaluations, as well as broader policy analyses, are carried out across a range of different fields. Our work has often been used as examples of best practice. Our clients come to us for innovative approaches, creative thinking, critical analysis, and impartial consulting.

About the job

At the Researcher Environmental Economist level, you will be expected to carry out literature reviews, collect and analyse large amounts of information and data (including use of spreadsheets), assist with economic and value for money assessment, provide support to engagement and consultation activities, and prepare written materials.

Typically, you will be involved in multiple projects, being part of project teams, supporting the project leader and colleagues to develop project deliverables, meeting time, budget and quality constraints, at the same time offering you a range of experience in the field from which to build your career in the environmental policy sector.

You should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and an ability to prepare written materials to a high standard.

As a Researcher Environmental Economist, you may also be asked to contribute to the development of economic models, and population through collection and analysis of economic data

Our team and your nominated line manager will be there to support you through every stage of your development, and on hand to answer your questions. From day one, you will have a workplace 'buddy' to support you on day to day activities as you build your confidence working at RPA.

Requirements:

• Degree to at least a 2:1 level in environmental economics, environmental science, economics or a similar discipline.
• Excellent desk based analytical research skills.
• Experience of quantitative research techniques and good computer skills. Proficient in the use of Word and Excel.
• Confidence in working with numbers, including creative thinking about how quantitative analysis can be undertaken. Ability to work flexibly, effectively manage your own time and to deliver high quality work within deadlines.
• Good organisational skills, the ability to work independently, have initiative as well contribute to teams, support peers and senior colleagues alike.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to prepare written materials to a high standard.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• Alignment with RPA's core values.
• Some professional experience.
• Experience in writing reports and delivering presentations.
• One or more EU languages besides English.
• Knowledge of applied economic analysis, including the valuation of human health impacts, valuation of environmental impacts, economic modelling techniques, econometrics, and statistical analysis would be highly advantageous but not essential.

The position initially offers a £24,570 for candidates with a degree or £25,250 for those with a master's or PhD.

• 33 days holiday a year, building up to 38 (including bank holidays)
• After 6 months, you will gain equity in the business via the Employee Owned Trust which brings tax free profit share
• We offer private health care to all employees from day one
• Enhanced pay family policies
• 5X salary death in service cover

We operate an agile working policy allowing flexible working hours and location meaning each employee can manage how often and when they are in the office. We believe this helps our co owners to have a good work life balance. When you want to be in the office, you will be based at our modern head office in central Norwich. Our expectation for a new starter learning the role and sector is that they have face time (most likely in the office) with fellow team members at least 50% of their time during probation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. You need to have the right to work in the UK.

If you want to be part of a dynamic, multi disciplinary team with ample opportunity to help steer the future direction of EU and UK work, whilst contributing to a positive impact on society, please send your CV, and why you are looking to join RPA to (REF: RPA Environmental Economist Researcher E&S)