1712 - Economic Analyst - Sustainable Farming Scheme
Welsh Government
Apply before 4:00 pm on Friday 18th October 2024
Details
Reference number
373114
Salary
£43,785 - £51,859
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Type of role
Economist
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
Wales
About the job
Job summary
To provide economic advice on, and manage, all aspects of the business case for the Sustainable Farming Scheme, (SFS) particularly the production of the cost benefit analysis (CBA) and quantitative calculation of the Net Present Value for the SFS, as well as the counterfactual and alternative options.
Job description
To provide economic advice on, and manage, all aspects of the business case for the Sustainable Farming Scheme, (SFS) particularly the production of the cost benefit analysis (CBA) and quantitative calculation of the Net Present Value for the SFS, as well as the counterfactual and alternative options.
Person specification
The Land Management Reform role and key tasks are expected to evolve, but the core responsibilities will include:
- To provide economic advice on, and manage, all aspects of the business case for the Sustainable Farming Scheme, (SFS) particularly the production of the cost benefit analysis (CBA) and quantitative calculation of the Net Present Value for the SFS, as well as the counterfactual and alternative options.
- To ensure all relevant modelling and analysis is consistent with the HM Treasury Green Book and other associated guidance, including that on the valuation of environmental outcomes, and to lead on ensuring the appropriate quality assurance of CBA outputs, and delivery of the CBA to relevant deadlines.
- To commission, manage, and analyse research to inform the development of payment rates that reflect the social value of environmental outcomes, in particular concerning proposed actions under the Optional and Collaborative layers of the SFS.
- To contribute to advice to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales and Trefnydd on the business case for the SFS; and on proposed payment levels under the SFS.
- Providing economic input and analysis to other commissioned research, as appropriate, commissioned by LMRD in support of the SFS.
- To ensure that the evidence and analysis from other LMRD workstreams is fed into the economic analysis in a timely and appropriate manner and that the analysis reflects ongoing SFS development and design.
- Leading individual pieces of economic analysis relevant to the SFS, including evaluating and synthesising different sources of evidence, and effectively making use of such evidence to provide constructive challenge to the analysis of others where appropriate.
- Contribute to the drafting and delivery of the analytical sections of papers and reports, and supporting the wider evidence and analysis activities of the team, including the effective communication, briefing and dissemination of emerging analysis.
- Building effective working relationships with relevant UK departments as appropriate, especially analysts in Defra, and the devolved administrations, and other internal and external experts and stakeholders as required to support the analysis.
Qualifications
Candidates will need a first or upper second-class honours degree in economics or a joint degree with at least 50% of the modules in economics, or an MSc in economics.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
The selection process and stages are:
| Number of Stages: | 2 stage process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Application Form |
| Stage 2 | Interview |
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
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and the
Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Simon Bilsborough
- Email : LandManagementReformUnit@llyw.cymru
Recruitment team
- Email : Sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales
