Loading Image
   Saving...
   Loading...
  Loading...
Language:

2026_AE Grad Scheme JD - Welsh Gov

Welsh Government 

Vacancy location(s): Pan Wales 

Number of posts: 1 

Pan Wales' means that the location in which the vacancy can be based is flexible, subject to the needs of the business. A list of the Welsh Government's offices can be found on www.gov.wales/welsh-government-offices. We operate a hybrid smart-working approach with workspaces across Wales; for many roles you can agree with your manager how and where you work to maximise productivity and wellbeing (subject to business needs). Please note it may not always be possible to accommodate a preference for a specific office location. 

  • Office attendance expectations: a blend of office and working from home 

  • Starting salary expectations: £37,111 (National only) with incremental pay progression to the top of the band within 3 years 

  • 31 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 3 privilege holidays 

  • Benefits including Cycle to Work, Green Car Scheme, rail season ticket discount and employee benefits portal. 

  • Alpha Civil Service Pension (automatic enrolment) with employer contribution rate at 28.97% 

  • Parental leave offer (26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption; 3 weeks full pay for paternity) 

  • Volunteering leave (up to 5 days special leave may be available each year) 

  • Security clearance level required (and whether dependent on location): Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Basic  

 

Job Description: 

As an Assistant Economist in the Welsh Government, you’ll apply your economic training to a wide range of real, high-profile public policy decisions. You’ll work on live issues affecting people, communities and businesses across Wales, helping to support better decisions through clear, timely analysis. 

Role of the Welsh Government 

Wales has its own government, making policies and laws for Wales. We work to improve the lives of people in Wales and make it a better place to live and work. The Welsh Government is responsible for the following areas in Wales: 

  • education 

  • health 

  • local government 

  • transport 

  • planning 

  • economic development 

  • social services 

  • culture 

  • Welsh language 

  • environment 

  • agriculture and rural affairs 

  • devolved and local taxation 

We develop and implement policy and, in devolved areas, propose Welsh laws (Senedd Acts). 

Economists at the Welsh Government  

Economists at the Welsh Government are involved in all the policy areas listed above. Economists work in other areas too including trade and welfare.  

You might: 

  • appraise investment proposals and test value for money 

  • build clear analytical narratives for ministerial submissions 

  • quantify the impacts of policy options and proposed legislation 

  • support evaluations using administrative and survey data 

  • collaborate with analysts across government to strengthen evidence 

You’ll develop both technical capability (analysis, appraisal, interpretation of data) and policy skills (working to deadlines, advising decision-makers, writing clearly for non-specialists). 

We invest in developing economists. In this role you can expect: 

  • structured on-the-job learning with support from experienced economists 

  • opportunities to build your skills through internal learning and professional development. 

  • chances to collaborate across analytical disciplines and, where relevant, with other governments and external partners 

  • exposure to varied policy areas and analytical approaches over time 

You’ll be supported in engaging with the wider Government Economic Service, with access to professional networks, events and development. 

Planned role rotations (typically within two years) help you build breadth across policy areas and accelerate development. Rotations are managed transparently, with support from the economics profession and consideration of your skills and development goals (subject to business needs). We are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers and learners, and we support colleagues to use and develop Welsh language skills at work.