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. Provide economic expertise across monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment and development of robust government business cases for DCIP.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,555 - £54,171 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong applied economics expertise and proven capability in monitoring and evaluation, including the development of theories of change, logic models, and evaluation frameworks. Effectively communicates complex economic analysis to diverse audiences while fostering collaboration with stakeholders and promoting inclusive practices.

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Applied Economics ExpertiseMonitoring And Evaluation CapabilityGovernment Business Case DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementProject Management Processes

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Hard Skills

Economic AppraisalCost Benefit AnalysisOptions AppraisalImpact AssessmentTheories Of ChangeLogic ModelsIndicatorsBenefits RealisationQuantitative AnalysisQualitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationStakeholder EngagementPlanning And DeliveryCommitment To Inclusivity

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMagenta Book

Industry Keywords

HM Treasury Green BookFive Case ModelPublic ValueSocial ValueRevenue Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide economic expertise across monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment and development of robust government business cases for DCIP.
Demonstrate the value and impact of DCIP’s international activities.
Strengthen the evidence base for programme decisions and investment.
Support the design of future interventions.
Design and implement proportionate monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches.
Develop theories of change, logic models, indicators and evaluation frameworks.
Analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Assess economic, productivity, public value and social value impacts.
Translate findings into clear recommendations for senior, government and international audiences.
Work collaboratively with DCIP colleagues, delivery partners, government departments and international stakeholders.
Support revenue targets, identify opportunities and contribute to bids and proposals.
Support client confidence and build CPC credibility.
Update CRM systems with stakeholder and client information.
Support scoping and delivery of work streams.
Implement effective project management processes and organise contributions to work streams.
Collaborate across project teams and provide excellence in delivery.
Meet or exceed utilisation targets.
Maintain professional development and promote equity, inclusivity and diversity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent, practical experience developing government-approved business cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book principles and the Five Case Model.
Experience focused on strategic and economic cases.
Experience with options appraisal, economic appraisal and cost benefit analysis.
Experience assessing risk and uncertainty, value for money and benefits realisation.
Experience preparing clear evidence for assurance and approval.
Strong applied economics expertise.
Proven monitoring and evaluation capability, including theories of change, logic models, indicators, impact assessment and benefits realisation using the Magenta Book.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex economic analysis clearly to non-specialists.
Ability to collaborate with delivery partners, government departments and international stakeholders.
Ability to plan and deliver multiple activities.
Commitment to inclusive and sustainable practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

9 day fortnight for everyone, every other Friday.
23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro-rata calculations for part-time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off.
Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution.
Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro-rata for part-time employees).
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Cash Health Plan offering reimbursement for a wide range of healthcare expenses.
Payroll Giving scheme allowing charitable contributions from pre-tax income.
Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers.
Free expert mortgage advice and end-to-end mortgage support through Charles Cameron & Associates.
Diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace.
Support with adjustments during the application or interview process.