32 hours Monday-Thursday. Future Economy Scotland is a 4-day week accredited organisation, and the organisation is closed on a Friday. 1 year fixed term, with the possibility of extension depending on funding.
Flexible working hours; 8% employer pension contribution; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; and a commitment to staff training and development.
Role
About the organisation Future Economy Scotland is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. We believe that Scotland cannot overcome the intertwined challenges it faces by making minor tweaks to the status quo, or by simply ameliorating the worst excesses of a broken model. Instead, we must embrace bold new ideas to transform the economy. Our mission is to develop transformative policies that aim to decarbonise, democratise and decommodify Scotland’s economy. Future Economy Scotland has organisational values that aim to underpin our work. These values are: Solidarity: understanding different but often interconnected struggles; Generosity: operating in a movement-generous way that amplifies the voices of others; and Respect: rooting the way we work in care, compassion and sustainability. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and have been accredited as a Gold Standard 4 day week employer by the 4 Day Week campaign. Future Economy Scotland is not aligned to any political party and does not have a stance on Scotland’s constitutional future. Role summary Future Economy Scotland is looking for a Senior Economist to help deliver the organisation’s ambitious programme of high-quality and impactful research. The organisation is currently delivering a multi-year research project focused on accelerating the delivery of a just transition to net zero in Scotland by 2045. Areas of research the successful candidate will work on will include (but not be limited to) renewable energy, industrial strategy, labour market transitions, land reform, and fiscal policy. The role will also involve identifying impactful opportunities to intervene in Scotland’s policy debate, and producing rapid-response analysis of new statistical releases. The role is an opportunity to join a small, dynamic and purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change across Scotland. It will involve working closely with the Co-Directors in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that the organisation maintains its reputation for producing high-quality, impactful research. It will also involve frequent interaction with senior stakeholders in government, civil society, the media and the wider policy-making world. We are committed to developing the skills and profile of team members, including through providing training and development opportunities. Application notes
To apply for this role, please submit a two-page (maximum) CV. Your CV should include: Your full name and contact details; Present and previous employment - including voluntary work - providing the job title and the period you worked there; A brief description of the main duties and achievements for each in bullet form; and Education and training. Please also submit a cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating your suitability for the role and clearly addressing each of the points in the person specification. Do not repeat your career history here. Instead, address the points in the person specification, outlining the skills and abilities you have developed, referring to clear examples for each. Do not forget to include other relevant experience outside paid work that may contribute to meeting the person specification, such as community, voluntary, and other interests. Applications that do not have a tailored cover letter will not be considered. Do you want to help improve the realisation of Human Rights for everyone in Scotland? Do you have the skills, values, experience and expertise to help make that happen? Are you interested in strengthening Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution? If so, you could be just what we are looking for!
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About the organisation Future Economy Scotland is a non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. We believe that Scotland cannot overcome the intertwined challenges it faces by making minor tweaks to the status quo, or by simply ameliorating the worst excesses of a broken model. Instead, we must embrace bold new ideas to transform the economy. Our mission is to develop transformative policies that aim to decarbonise, democratise and decommodify Scotland’s economy. Future Economy Scotland has organisational values that aim to underpin our work. These values are: Solidarity: understanding different but often interconnected struggles; Generosity: operating in a movement-generous way that amplifies the voices of others; and Respect: rooting the way we work in care, compassion and sustainability. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and have been accredited as a Gold Standard 4 day week employer by the 4 Day Week campaign. Future Economy Scotland is not aligned to any political party and does not have a stance on Scotland’s constitutional future. Role summary Future Economy Scotland is looking for a Senior Economist to help deliver the organisation’s ambitious programme of high-quality and impactful research. The organisation is currently delivering a multi-year research project focused on accelerating the delivery of a just transition to net zero in Scotland by 2045. Areas of research the successful candidate will work on will include (but not be limited to) renewable energy, industrial strategy, labour market transitions, land reform, and fiscal policy. The role will also involve identifying impactful opportunities to intervene in Scotland’s policy debate, and producing rapid-response analysis of new statistical releases. The role is an opportunity to join a small, dynamic and purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change across Scotland. It will involve working closely with the Co-Directors in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that the organisation maintains its reputation for producing high-quality, impactful research. It will also involve frequent interaction with senior stakeholders in government, civil society, the media and the wider policy-making world. We are committed to developing the skills and profile of team members, including through providing training and development opportunities. Application notes
To apply for this role, please submit a two-page (maximum) CV. Your CV should include: Your full name and contact details; Present and previous employment - including voluntary work - providing the job title and the period you worked there; A brief description of the main duties and achievements for each in bullet form; and Education and training. Please also submit a cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating your suitability for the role and clearly addressing each of the points in the person specification. Do not repeat your career history here. Instead, address the points in the person specification, outlining the skills and abilities you have developed, referring to clear examples for each. Do not forget to include other relevant experience outside paid work that may contribute to meeting the person specification, such as community, voluntary, and other interests. Applications that do not have a tailored cover letter will not be considered. Do you want to help improve the realisation of Human Rights for everyone in Scotland? Do you have the skills, values, experience and expertise to help make that happen? Are you interested in strengthening Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution? If so, you could be just what we are looking for!
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