Senior Economist

Responsibilities
We’re looking for a Senior Economist to join our team and take a leading role in our mission of delivering exceptional and pioneering work. This will include:
- Representing Loop and our robust approach to social value monetisation
- Helping to influence the industry and its direction of travel
- Attending events, hosting webinars, joining working groups
- Providing economic expertise and leadership to help create monetised metrics and quality assure the framework and its methodology
- Engaging with the relevant stakeholders to help shape the framework and its metrics
- Developing it into a framework that combines robust analysis with ease-of-use and accessibility

Who are we?
Pagabo Group is the parent organisation for a group of cross-industry businesses including national procurement specialist Pagabo, leading construction management software organisation Sypro, and social value software and consultancy organisation Loop.
Loop was established in response to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and has since developed a market-leading software platform for measuring and monitoring social, environmental and economic impacts, which can be monetised to understand the value they create across projects and organisations.
It is underpinned by the National Social Value Standard (SVS) measurement framework (also created by Loop), which includes hundreds of monetised metrics developed using sophisticated modelling. The framework and software are used by organisations across the private, public, and non-profit sectors to help them maximise the impact they can achieve with the resources available.
Pagabo Group is an equal opportunities employer.
The role
Social value is a growth area, and we are a growing business. This means building a dynamic team where we celebrate diversity and bold thinking alongside attention to detail and robust analysis.
This is an exciting opportunity for economists who have a keen interest in valuation and social value/sustainability/ESG, and want to make a positive personal impact. The role requires the use of strong analytical and communication skills, combined with a proactive and collaborative attitude. You will be a thought leader, engaging with the industry and our customers to shape and advance the agenda. Additionally, you will play a key role in ensuring the robustness of the National Social Value Standard and its underlying methodology.
Skillset and experience
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Strong quantitative analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
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An academic background in economics
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Experience in valuation and Social Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
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Experience leading customer and industry engagements and managing a wide range of stakeholders
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Excellent written, communication and presentational skills
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A proactive team player who is willing to support across the board and keen to learn
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An interest in social value/sustainability and making a difference for people and the planet
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Familiarity with the HM Treasury Green Book
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Strong project management skills and commercial awareness
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Research and report writing skills

What’s On Offer:
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance (following probation)
- 25 days holiday, public holidays, 1 day holiday for your birthday and 2-3 days over Christmas.
- Study package and development plan to be agreed
- Salary TBC depending on experience
For more information or an informal chat about the role contact:
To Apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter to: