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Space Analyst / Economist

About the company

know.space is a specialist space economics and strategy consultancy, with offices in London and Edinburgh. We are motivated by a single mission: to be the source of authoritative economic knowledge for the space sector. We combine cutting-edge analysis with deep understanding of the space sector to deliver trusted knowledge for our clients to help them navigate hype, risk and uncertainty.

We pride ourselves on being an friendly, inclusive, and supportive place to work - a happy team is a productive team! Each individual’s success brings team and company success, which in turn creates opportunities for further personal development and career progression. Our current team are our greatest ambassadors, and we would be pleased to set up a meet & greet ahead of contract signature.

We have grown steadily since founding in 2019, and are now looking to recruit additional Space Analysts and Space Economists to support our continued growth.

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) + profit-sharing scheme, and benefits

Location

London (option for hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in our White City office per week) or Edinburgh (with min. 2 days in our George Street office per week)

Contract

Permanent (or Fixed-term)

Deadline

End of day, 30th May 2025

About the role

With our mission to be the authoritative source of economic knowledge for the space sector, having the right in-house expertise is critical to our work. Our advice is built on excellence in primary and secondary research, statistical analysis, and economic modelling.

Typically, you will be working to support the delivery of analytical projects such as market studies, business cases, evaluations, and horizon scanning studies, engaging in both quantitative and qualitative work. Work topics are wide ranging, with recent projects including examinations of emerging satellite technology markets, evaluations of high profile space science missions, exploration of the potential for Artificial Intelligence applications in space, industry surveys, and a study on UK satellite launch.

As the space sector is continuously evolving, we also often need to develop novel and innovative methodological solutions for our clients, which requires creative thinking as well as having a strong grasp of analytical fundamentals.

We offer

  • A competitive benefits package, including a profit-sharing scheme, and workplace pension;

  • Flexible working practices, including opportunities for remote working and a good work-life balance, with occasional domestic / international travel;

  • The opportunity to specialise in a fast-growing and intellectually stimulating area;

  • Direct working with, and mentoring by, the co-founders - who are both professional economists with 15+ years’ experience each - with a focus on development opportunities;

  • The opportunity to work closely with senior officials in leading space agencies & companies.

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  • Space Economist: An undergraduate (2:1 minimum) or postgraduate degree in economics OR experience working as a professional economist;

  • Space Analyst: An undergraduate (2:1 minimum) or postgraduate degree in a social science or other subject in which you can clearly demonstrate social research skills;

  • An analytical mindset and good quantitative skills (e.g. data management, statistical analysis / modelling);

  • Good qualitative skills, including the ability to synthesise and gain insight from ‘softer’ analytical data and evidence;

  • Good people skills, and ability to contribute to (and occasionally lead) interviews as part of primary research;

  • A creative, solution-orientated ability to work with imperfect and incomplete evidence;

  • A genuine interest in space, satellite technology and applications, and the space industry/economy;

  • A strong work ethic, motivation, and organisational skills;

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;

  • A high proficiency with Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

  • The right to live and work in the UK.

You need to have have (essential):

  • Experience of working as a professional economist/analyst in industry or government;

  • Familiarity with principles in the HM Treasury ‘Green Book’ and ‘Magenta Book’;

  • Experience of working within the space industry;

  • Demonstrated interest in wider science and innovation matters;

  • Proficiency with programming languages, such as R and Python;

  • Fluency in European or other languages.

You may also have (desirable):

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How to apply

Please send a 2-page Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email (explaining how you fulfil the essential/desirable requirements) – by email to careers@know.space including the reference SpaceAnalystEconomist-2025 in the subject line. Please include details of your start date availability. You can also send questions to this address prior to applying.

  • This advert is for a Space Analyst/Economist: while space experience is not essential, you will need to have an academic background in economics, social sciences, or a closely related analytical field, and/or practical economics experience to be eligible.

  • Please note that pure engineering backgrounds are unlikely to be the right match for this role!

  • We actively encourage applications from female candidates and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

  • We envisage this role will be most suitable for early career analysts/economists. We are also currently recruiting at Manager level.

  • We also deliver non-space research and innovation projects through our know.consulting brand - please flag in your application whether you are interested in working on a combination of know.space and know.consulting projects.

  • You must also have the right to live and work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING:

  • Selected applicants will be invited to a first-round interview (to take place virtually, via Teams or Zoom).

  • We may include written/analytical tests and further interview rounds in the selection process.

  • Please note that due to the very high volume of applications typically received, only applicants selected for interviews will receive feedback on the outcome of their applications.

  • Start date: Flexible (August-October 2025)

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