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Apprentice Economist - Policy Analysis
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We are looking for an inquisitive, data-driven individual to join the UUK policy team as an Apprentice Economist. This role is designed for someone looking to launch a career in policy and economics, combining high-impact work at the heart of the UK higher education sector with a formal degree-level apprenticeship delivered by the UoK.
Requirements
- GCSE in: English (grade 4/c), Maths (grade 6/b)
- A Level in: Maths (grade B)
- A Levels or equivalent in: Any (grade 120 UCAS points (or predicted))
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Responsibilities
- Support Policy with Economic Evidence: Apply economic theory and analytical skills to address policy challenges, helping to explore issues affecting universities, staff, and students
- Manipulate Data: Assist in gathering, interpreting, manipulating and modelling data to identify trends and generate insights that inform UUK’s policy positions
- Communicate and Visualise: Help produce clear, accessible analysis and communicate this through accessible outputs - including data visualisations and briefings - for specialist and non-specialist audiences and media enquiries
- Share Knowledge: Proactively share updates on new research methods and output or changes in data collections within the team as your expertise grows
- Commit to Professional Development: Dedicate 20% of your time to your degree-level studies, ensuring that new techniques learned in your course are applied directly to UUK projects
- Collaborate on a range of projects: Balance multiple priorities across different policy issues, working closely with colleagues to ensure a robust analytical foundation for our advocacy
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Benefits
- Wage: £26,936 a year (This role is paid in line with the London Living Wage).
- Training course: Professional economist (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (35 hours a week)
- Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration: 4 years
- Positions available: 1
- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Application Process
- Closes in 11 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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- Apply now: https://www.uukjobs.co.uk/UUK01726
About Universities UK
At Universities UK, we harness the power of the UK’s universities and create the conditions for them to thrive. We are the collective voice of 142 universities, bringing them together to pursue a common cause: thriving universities, serving society.
https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/
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