Senior Economist (Group Public Affairs)

JOB TITLE: Group Public Affairs – Senior Economist  

SALARY: £78,098 - £109,060pa 

LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Halifax  & London

HOURS: Full time – 35 hours per week 

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in one of our office sites 

 
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY 

Lloyds Banking Group is one of the UK’s largest financial services organisations, with a heritage spanning over 325 years and a clear purpose: Helping Britain Prosper. We serve more than 26 million customers and nearly one million businesses - playing a pivotal role in the UK economy and society by supporting households, businesses and communities to thrive.  

 
Our policy work reflects this breadth of interests. We engage with politicians, policymakers and regulators on critical issues such as housing, infrastructure, financial inclusion and agriculture. From working directly with government to deliver new financing for social housing projects to partnering with devolved administrations and Mayoral Combined Authorities to unlock regional growth and investment, we bring evidence-based ideas to the heart of policy discussions. Joining us means working on policies that matter – making a real difference to communities in every part of the UK. 

 
We’re looking for an outstanding Senior Economist to join our Group Corporate Affairs function - widely recognised as one of the most effective and respected corporate affairs teams in the FTSE 100. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of public policy and political engagement at Lloyds Banking Group, as we expand our remit to work more closely with national, regional and local governments to help Britain prosper. 

 
This role will sit in the Group Public Affairs team and is ideal for someone with a strong background in applied economics and public policy. You’ll bring a passion for using economic analysis and modelling to inform policy development, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to senior collaborators and political audiences. 

 
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

In this role you should expect to:

• Provide high-quality economic analysis and modelling to support the Group’s public policy and political engagement work. Your work will evidence the case for positive policy change to governments and external collaborators. 

• Develop evidence-based insights on a wide range of strategic policy issues, including growth, housing, infrastructure and financial inclusion. 

• Work closely with policy leads to quantify the impact of proposed policy interventions and develop compelling, evidence-based narratives to support advocacy and political engagement. 

• Produce briefings, reports and presentations for senior leaders, including the Group Executive Committee and Board, to support external engagement. 

• Monitor, analyse and interpret government publications, including data and analysis, identifying implications for the Group’s public policy priorities. 

• Engage with external  collaborators - including government departments, think tanks, and academic institutions - to share insights and build our reputation as credible, thoughtful leaders in public policy. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences, however, in order to be successful in this position we would need to see clear evidence of the below: 

• A strong academic background in economics or a related field, with applied practical experience in advising and / or building evidence to inform policy development in government, consultancy, or a research institution. 

• Proven ability to conduct economic modelling and quantitative analysis, and to translate findings into actionable policy recommendations. 

• Familiarity with UK political institutions and policy-making processes, and an interest in the role of private finance in addressing socio-economic opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex economic ideas clearly and persuasively to non-technical audiences. 

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Intellectual curiosity, political awareness, and a passion for making a difference - both for Lloyds Banking Group and the communities we serve. 

ABOUT WORKING FOR US 

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. 

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. 

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. 

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. 

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: 

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15% 

• An annual performance-related bonus 

• Share schemes including free shares