Health Economist in City of London

Job description

Interim Health Economist

Based in London, hybrid working - 2 days on site TBC

Length: 12 months

IR35 status: Inside

Rate: £500 per day via an umbrella company

We are seeking a skilled Economist to evaluate prevention and public health interventions through robust cost–benefit analysis (CBA). The role will focus on quantifying the economic and social impact of services for local residents.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Health Economist:

• Lead economic evaluations, including cost–benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses of public health interventions
• Measure and monetise health and social outcomes using recognised economic evaluation methods
• Collect, clean, and analyse datasets on health, demographics, social outcomes, and service use
• Design logic models and impact pathways to map causal links between interventions and outcomes
• Collaborate with council colleagues to ensure integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches
• Prepare clear reports and presentations for both internal and external audiences
• Engage stakeholders effectively by translating complex economic findings into practical, evidence-based insights

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Health Economist:

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Heath economics, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience in conducting cost-benefit analyses, preferably in the health and social policy domain
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health metrics, e.g. QALY
• Experience working within or alongside local or national government, NHS, Public health bodies,
• Understanding equity weighing and methods to assess social impact

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English