Senior Economist Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (up to £70,000) • A company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance) • Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary) • Private health care (self only) • Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution) • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. • Retail savings scheme • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford) Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Economist to join the Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Strategy & Regulation team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. We’re looking for a Senior Economist to help shape business strategy through expert economic analysis. You’ll work across the company to guide responses to regulatory challenges, lead on price reviews and market developments, and provide insight into areas like competition, environmental economics, data modelling, and pricing. This senior role involves leading cross-functional teams, influencing policy, and helping define the future direction of the business. If you're ready to make a real impact and bring economic thinking to the heart of decision-making, we’d love to hear from you. Where you fit in: As our Senior Economist you will: • Help prepare regulatory submissions by providing solid economic analysis and evidence for price reviews, consultations, and information requests • Develop models to assess efficiency, performance, and risk across the business • Offer expert advice on regulatory, competitive, behavioural, and environmental economics • Bring together teams from across the business to shape strategic plans using economic insight • Keep up with government policy and translate it into practical strategies for the business • Represent Yorkshire Water in industry groups and consultations, helping influence the wider sector • Stay on top of macro-economic trends and share insights with the team • Make sure financial thinking and commercial awareness are built into everyday decision-making What skills & qualifications you will need: • A degree with strong economics content • Experience applying economics in a government department, regulator, regulated business, consultancy, or similar • Sharp analytical skills and the ability to assess the impact of strategic decisions • Familiarity with advanced econometric tools and techniques • Confident communicator who can explain complex ideas clearly to all audiences • Strong report writing skills • Great at building relationships, including with senior stakeholders • Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and managing virtual collaboration • Reliable under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines • Able to influence others and promote positive behaviours and culture Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you’ve got experience as an Economist and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.