Senior Economist - Macroeconomics

NEF is looking for a Senior Economist to lead ambitious, policy-relevant work on macroeconomics, public finance and the future of the UK economy. This is an exciting opportunity for a rigorous, creative and politically engaged economist who is motivated to develop bold, practical and well-evidenced policy ideas that can shift public debate and influence decision-makers. The successful candidate will lead work across a wide range of areas, including fiscal policy, monetary policy, public investment, inflation, taxation, debt, living standards, industrial strategy, economic security, and the macroeconomic conditions needed for a fast and fair transition. We are particularly interested in self-starters: people who can identify important economic questions, immerse themselves quickly in the evidence, and use data tools and AI intelligently to develop substantial projects from early idea through to impactful, public-facing outputs with limited supervision. Role: Senior Economist Macroeconomics Hours of work: Full Time (32 hours per week under NEF s Shorter Working Week) Salary: £54,470 - £60,480 Location: London (in-office minimum two days per week) Contract type: Permanent How to apply Deadline for applications: midnight, 12th June 2026 Interviews: First stage interviews 24th June with second stage in person interviews on the 30th June Start date: ASAP Please send your CV and your answer to the following questions in Word format. 1. Set out how your experience meets the ..... full job details .....