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Manager (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 a Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Salary

£70,000+ (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)

Contract

Permanent

Deadline

End of day, 30th May 2025

About the role

This is a leadership role where as well as being part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will spearhead the delivery of our projects. You will be responsible for ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest quality. Typically acting as Project Manager for several projects at a given time (depending on size), you will be responsible for leading research design, implementation and delivery.

In particular, as an experienced economist, you will be experienced in both quantitative analysis and qualitative research of economic and socio-economic metrics and dynamics. You will use your methodological expertise and practical experience to design and oversee implementation of economic analysis by our team of consultants, economists and analysts. You will set and communicate clear priorities, objectives, and expectations for the team, monitor performance, and take appropriate corrective actions to keep performance on track. Where necessary, you will escalate key risks to the Project Director (Greg or Will, the two company Co-founders and Directors).

The successful candidate will help to grow the business, working with the other three members of the senior leadership team in developing ongoing business strategy for company growth, identifying and following new pipelines of business opportunities, and championing the company externally. Experienced in bid-writing, you will play a leading role in proposal development to secure new projects. You will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners, providing economic expertise and strategic insights to solve complex challenges, and tailoring solutions to meet their needs.

You will also play an essential role in developing, coaching and mentoring junior team members, acting as a role model and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, continuing to keep know.space as a welcoming and enjoyable place to work.

We offer

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

  • Flexible working practices, including opportunities for hybrid (mix of office and remote) working and a good work-life balance, with occasional domestic / international travel;

  • The opportunity to lead project delivery 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;

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

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Note: if you do not match the experience criteria, we can consider you for a Senior Consultant (if less) or Senior Manager (if more) position instead - please note this in your cover letter if so.

  • 7+ years of relevant experience, including practical experience delivering economic analysis in an economic/management consultancy, government analytical profession (e.g. GES), or other project-based environment;

  • A proven track record of managing teams and delivering high-value projects;

  • Excellent leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and manage a team;

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and to high quality;

  • Excellent inter-personal skills, with client relationship development experience and background in leading large-scale consultatitive stakeholder engagement exercises;

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in presenting and communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences;

  • Good qualitative skills, including the ability to synthesise and gain insight from ‘softer’ analytical data and evidence, and to work with imperfect / incomplete evidence.

You need to have have (essential):

  • Knowledge and understanding of the UK and global space industry;

  • Space industry expertise, with experience of working in the sector, and a strong professional network in the UK and internationally;

  • An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics OR experience working as a professional economist;

  • Understanding of economic theories, principles, models and their application, and proficiency in economic data analysis and forecasting;

  • Experience in leading the design and delivery of business cases in line with the HM Treasury 5-case model, especially on the economic case in line with ‘Green Book’ principles;

  • Experience in leading the delivery of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) projects for public clients, including strong familiarity with principles in the HM Treasury ‘Magenta Book’';

  • Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as R, Stata or Python;

  • Fluency in European or other languages.

You may also have (desirable):

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How to apply

Please send a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email (explaining how you fulfil the essential/desirable requirements) – by email to careers@know.space including the reference Manager-Q2-2025 in the subject line. You can also send questions to this address prior to applying.

  • An analytical, managerial, or consultancy background is essential, and 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 also deliver non-space research and innovation projects through our know.consulting brand - please flag in your application whether you are interested in Project Managing 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).

  • 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: As soon as you’re available!

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