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Job Descriptions

Government Economic Service: Assistant Economist Graduate scheme 2025-26

Job Descriptions

The following document contains job descriptions from the departments participating in this year’s GES Mainstream schemes. They give you an insight into the work of the department, and the role of Assistant economist within that department.  

If successful at interview, you will be allocated to any government department with a role available. Where possible, we will try to place you within a department with an office in one of your preferred locations. We are unable to take your preferred departments into account, as we must treat all applicants fairly, as well as meeting the need of each government department offering placements.  

Please note that the descriptions in this document may change as departmental need shifts in response to workload. This may include the locations and number of roles available. 

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this document, please email GESRrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Contents

Cabinet Office (CO)

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

Department for Education (DfE)

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

HM Treasury (HMT) 

Home Office (HO)