Regulatory Economist and Appraisal Economist

480459 Regulatory Economist and Appraisal Economist

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 19th October 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £44,241 – Plus an additional allowance up to £3,000
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term 12 months with the potential for extension and/ or permanency – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 2

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Regulatory Economist and Appraisal Economist.

Regulatory Economist

The Regulatory Economist provides high-quality economic analysis and analytical assurance across the Agency’s regulatory programme. Working as part of the Economic Analysis Team, you will influence policy development, support Impact Assessments and Post Implementation Reviews, and help embed good analytical practice across the MCA.

Appraisal Economist

The Appraisal Economist provides robust economic analysis and assurance for the Agency’s investment programme. As part of the Economic Analysis Team, you will work with colleagues across the Agency and Department for Transport to strengthen evidence-based decision making and support delivery of MCA’s analytical strategy.

Top Responsibilities

Regulatory Economist (Permanent)

Providing analytical input and assurance for MCA’s regulatory programme and high-profile regulatory issues.
Delivering economic analysis for Impact Assessments and Post Implementation Reviews.
Supporting MCA’s response to the Government’s Regulatory Action Plan through high-quality analysis of regulatory impacts.

Appraisal Economist (12-month fixed term contract)

Providing analytical input and assurance for MCA’s investment programme and other priority analytical issues.
Delivering economic input into business cases and evaluations to support investment objectives.
Applying appraisal techniques, optioneering and uncertainty analysis to support evidence-based investment decisions.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Particularly Excel

Essential qualifications:

2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or a related subject with a strong economic component (at least 50% of the degree must be in Economics).

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4xF4wGQ

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 19^th October 2026