Economist

Economist

Closing Date: 13/4/2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 20/4/2026

A bit about the role...

You will be joining a friendly, highly skilled and experienced team of 14 economists, managed by the Head, Jo Brotherhood, who are committed to making a positive change in delivering our Strategic Objectives.

The team is hugely collaborative, dedicated to problem solving and adding value, committed to diversity in experience and perspective.  The team are seeking to add capacity and capability in appraising financial investments funded by Homes England’s new National Housing Bank (NHB) under the National Housing Delivery Fund (NHDF).

This is a rare chance to be involved in implementing housing and regeneration policy in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team you will add value in an efficient and effective way to solve problems and enable investments for maximum impact and value for money. 

You will be responsible for assisting with the development and economic appraisal of exciting and ambitious housing and regeneration projects funded by the Bank but also more widely gaining experience on different and complex projects that will transform places and change people's lives. You will play a critical role in developing project business cases, particularly estimating the Value for Money as part of the Economic Cases. You will support the development of processes and tools that the team use in cost benefit analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in day to day delivery across Homes England whilst also being able to undertake research and demonstrate strategic, innovative and creative thinking to further our intelligence, evidence and continued learning of what works where.

A bit about you…

We are looking for someone with analytical skills who is intellectually curious and keen to learn, jump on to projects, share insight, build networks and manage stakeholders in a collaborative, inclusive way. Preferably this will be someone with an interest and previous experience in finance for housing, land, regeneration or economic development, together with some experience of business case development. 

This will include some experience of undertaking economic analysis or if not, a demonstrable record in data analysis or modelling. Preferably this would include economic appraisal, but the role offers the opportunity to develop these skills.

We are looking for someone with a degree level (minimum 2:1) or postgraduate qualification. Or if a career change, working towards obtaining these qualifications with demonstrable numeracy and understanding of economics.

Who are we? 

Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer... 

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you. 

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. 

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. 

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go. 

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. 

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. 

We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. 

We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements 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, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.