Health Economist

Interim Health Economist

Based in London, hybrid working

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

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Neave Calwell on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

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