Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
We’re the UK’s leading charitable funder of palliative and end-of-life care research. We fund our own researchers and work in partnership with other organisations, to ensure high-quality research in this area of care continues to be a priority.
Your role in our mission
The main purpose of the Economist role is to develop and lead economic analyses to grow the evidence base around palliative and end of life care and influencing policy and practice in this area. The Economist role requires a range of analytical and critical thinking skills to enable the identification of key economic questions for health and social care policymakers in the UK.
You will develop and implement analytical plans to address these questions and be confident in interpreting and communicating their findings clearly to a range of different audiences.
You will be required to collaborate with teams working across the policy and research directorate to undertake economic analysis projects in line with each area of our strategic focus, as outlined in our Research, Policy and Public Affairs Strategy. This will include costing – and where possible producing cost/benefit analyses - of policy proposals and new interventions.
This is an ideal career opportunity for someone with expertise in health economics or someone with an economics background with a keen interest in health and specifically palliative and end-of-life care. This role is brand new for Marie Curie and you will have the unique opportunity to shape the role and make a real difference to the palliative care landscape, supported and developed by our excellent Research & Policy team.
Additional Criteria for Success
- A passion for improving end-of-life experiences for all.
- Significant experience in designing and undertaking economic analysis. We will prioritise candidates who have gained this experience within a health context.
- Ability to communicate evidence in accessible ways to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrable self-initiative with the ability to use research to identify opportunities for evidence-based change in policy and/or practice.
Please see the job description for details HERE.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and cover letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: the 6th of October.
Title: Economist
Salary: £34,500 - £41,500 depending on experience (+ £3,500 London Weighting if applicable)
Contract: Permanent
Based: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK.
For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan HQ in Embassy Gardens.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
About Us
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
