Economic Analyst Review

by Government Economic Service

Rating

8.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Data analysis, literature reviews, economic modelling, contributing to analytical projects, writing impact assessment, writing business cases, conducting economic analysis, attending conferences, market monitoring, drafting reports, papers and briefings, giving verbal briefings, attending/chairing meetings

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Data analysis, evidence synthesis, presenting, analytical writing, economic analysis, economic modelling

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyable programme. Can be high workload. Would benefit from more flexibility from the employer to move around organisations. Would benefit from greater choice in modules from training provider. End Point Assessment needs lots of improvement

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised and structured by University of Kent. Employer could better structure the programme to focus on development and career progression. End Point Assessment largely poorly organised and structured

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Variable. Greater support (re. career development, rolling off the programme) would have been appreciated. On the whole, line managers were very supportive of development

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

University of Kent provided lots of support (academic and pastoral)

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Qualification could be tweaked with greater choice of modules (esp climate economics, finance economics, political economy) and more advanced economic modelling

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes benefit from full offer at Civil Service including the Civil Service Sports Club

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of opportunity for development however experience (particularly pay) can be inadequate

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?

- Read newspapers to practice comprehension - Practice numerical skills - Understand what the civil service is