Principal Economic Advisor
Ofcom -
About Ofcom
At Ofcom, we believe in making communications work for everyone. As the regulator for TV, radio, telecoms, postal services, spectrum and online safety, we’re expanding our team and seeking talented economists to join us in shaping the future of communications.
About the team you’ll be part of
Ofcom’s Economics and Analytics Group is a dynamic, international team of around 100 competition and regulatory economists, data analysts and finance experts.
The purpose of the role
We have two streams of specialism:
Competition/Regulation role: We are seeking candidates with experience in competition or regulatory economics. This also includes expertise in applied microeconomics, industrial organization, digital markets, behavioural economics and/or auction design.
Policy Evaluation role: If you have a strong background in applying microeconomics to policy design and appraisal, this role is for you. You will assess policy outcomes, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and provide insights for supervision, enforcement, and policy iterations. While your primary focus will be forthcoming online safety regulation, there may be opportunities to assess the impact of policies in other sectors regulated by Ofcom.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to:
Engage in diverse and stimulating projects that go beyond traditional telecoms and broadcasting regulation. Recent work includes Market Study in Cloud Services, research project in Media Plurality and Online News and behavioural research in preparation of Online Safety regulation.
Apply your economic expertise to address challenging questions, often leveraging cutting-edge quantitative analysis and data. We actively contribute to economic debates in the communications sector through published discussion papers.
Make a real impact on society while achieving a healthy work-life balance. At Ofcom, we value your well-being and provide an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
Your key responsibilities
You will collaborate with a vibrant team of economists, data analysts, policy professionals, market researchers, technologists and lawyers on projects spanning various sectors. As a Principal, and a senior member of the Group, you’ll lead teams of economists and analysts on projects at the heart of Ofcom’s agenda. Your responsibilities will include:
Scoping and delivering high-quality economic analysis on projects, addressing wider strategic and policy issues.
Managing teams of economists and analysts across several projects
Bringing together robust data and economic analyses to formulate policy options.
Planning and producing clear and well-reasoned documents, including publications.
Representing the economist profession and communicating effectively in senior-level internal and external stakeholder engagements.
Influencing senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
Playing a leadership role in Ofcom’s Economics and Analytics Group.
The skills, knowledge, and experience you’ll need for success
A solid foundation in applied microeconomics, gained through training in areas such as industrial organization, public economics, behavioural economics and cost-benefit analysis.
Substantial experience applying economic concepts in a wide range of real-world scenarios within a consultancy, regulator, competition or consumer authority, government department, academic institution, or regulated company.
Experience in managing teams of analysts, often across several projects concurrently.
The ability to interpret complex information and communicate with clarity and concision to a senior-level audience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams together with policy colleagues.
A degree in economics, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable but not essential.
Please apply with a CV and a short cover letter setting out why you are interested in working for Ofcom, and stating for which role(s) you are interested in applying and your office location preference.
