Student Placement 2021/22 Economist – Network Regulation

Salary

£15,777 per annum

Period of appointment

One year

Job description

We are seeking applications from dynamic and highly motivated persons of exceptional ability and intellect that are able to work well in a team and under their own supervision.

You should be able to work well under pressures of time and workload, have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent quantitative analysis skills.

Applicants must:

  1. Be students currently studying for a BA/BSc Honours Degree in Economics, or in a subject where the study of economics is a major component*.

* 'Major component' is defined as: At least 50% of the course covers micro, macro and quantitative economics. Candidates must list all modules and briefly describe their relevant economic modules to allow the panel to determine that their qualification contains 50% of micro, macro and quantitative economics.

The onus is on candidates to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc. so that a well-informed decision can be made.

AND

2. Have successfully completed the second year of their degree by end of the 2021/2022 academic year**.

** The Panel is unable to accept applications from students who will complete their degree on or before 2021/22. Second year examinations should normally be completed by applicants by summer 2021; however, applications will be accepted from students whereby examinations are postponed or cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

AND

3. Have the opportunity to undertake a 51 week work placement for the 2021/2022 academic year.

The Utility Regulator is unable to accept applications from students who will complete their degree in 2021/22.

The Utility Regulator holds the right to determine the relevance of a degree.

Interview criteria

In addition to satisfying the above eligibility criteria, applicants will also be expected to display the following qualities and skills (competencies) at interview:

  1. Communication and interpersonal skills;
  2. Awareness of the Northern Ireland regulatory scene and the key features of UK utility regulation;
  3. Sound IT skills;
  4. A sound economic understanding; and
  5. Quantitative Analysis skills.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 29 March 2021.

A full application pack can be downloaded below.

The Utility Regulator is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date