Assistant Economist
* Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated.
* Location: Darlington (Feethams House)
We are recruiting an Assistant Economist to join the Personal Tax, Welfare and Pensions team. This is an exciting role with analysis having a direct impact on policy work.
About the Team
The Personal Tax team covers a very broad range of exciting policies with sustained ministerial, parliamentary and media interest. The team leads on core elements of the UK tax system, including income tax, National Insurance contributions and inheritance tax, and plays a critical role in shaping policy at fiscal events.
The Personal Tax team is responsible for income tax, National Insurance contributions (NICs), the apprenticeship levy, inheritance tax and other aspects of the personal tax system. Total personal tax receipts exceed £400bn, so our policies are fundamental in fiscal and economic importance to the Treasury and of significant interest to the Chancellor and other ministers. For example, over the past few years t...