Economic Adviser

Ready to lead analysis that shapes government policy? As an Economic Adviser you will use your economic skills to analyse, evaluate and assess various aspects of the Scottish economy and help shape the development of the policies and programmes of the Scottish Government. You will provide economic advice on issues across a range of governmental business that arise day-to-day across a range of governmental business. You will lead and deliver programmes of economic analysis, identifying the right economic concepts and the right level of economic analysis each time. You will communicate with non-economists with credibility and authority. There are several positions and roles across the areas of the Scottish Government. Responsibilities Lead a team of economists to provide credible and accurate economic analysis to shape Scottish Government policy. Lead on the design and delivery of a programme of policy-relevant economic analysis. Establish credibility with policy teams, special advisers, Ministers and external stakeholders to ensure that analysis and evidence is at the centre of policy decisions. Communicate analysis to policy colleagues, senior officials and Ministers in a clear and concise non-technical manner. Participate in, and help steer the work of, short-life teams and projects to successful conclusions. Actively engage with stakeholders such as academics, think tanks, industry bodies, and UK Government departments. Qualification Membership of the professional UK wide Government Economic Service. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills: • Government Economic Service Technical Framework to Level 3 Expert (Grade 7 equivalent) Experience: Proven experience as a professional economist and a strong understanding of economic concepts and analytical techniques, gathering, analysing and presenting economic data. Experience of leading a team and working with other professions to develop a shared evidence base to inform and influence policy. Behaviours: Leadership - Level 4 Changing and Improving - Level 4 Developing Self and Others - Level 4 Communicating and Influencing - Level 4 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here How to apply Apply online, providing a CV (No more than 2 pages) and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview, presentation and written task. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 21st or 28th September 2026 however this may be subject to change. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service , working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules . Recruitment Principles As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases. Working Pattern/Location Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. You will be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website , or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide . Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK. Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. This post is open to Internal Scottish Government candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only. Please apply by 23:59 - 06/09/26