Health Economist

Job Description

Interim Health Economist

Based in London, hybrid working - 2 days on site TBC

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