Head of Spatial Modelling & Research
Oxford Economics · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- London, England, United Kingdom
- On-site
- Full-time · Manager
- 10+ years
Lead the technical implementation and development of economic forecasting models and geospatial analytics for cities and regions
Compensation
highly competitive salary package (including bonus plan)
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical implementation and development of economic forecasting models, including city, regional, and hyperlocal applications
- Ensure that Oxford Economics’ city forecasting models and analytical pipelines are technically robust, scalable, and aligned with the latest methodological developments
- Present research findings to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations
- Line-manage and lead a small team of economists and data scientists
- Design, code, implement, and maintain quantitative models to assess economic performance, spatial disparities, and the impact of geographic factors on economic activities
Requirements
- Strong academic education in economics, geography, data science, or a related discipline
- Nice to have: experience developing forecasting models for city, regional, or small-area applications
- Nice to have: experience with spatial econometrics
- Nice to have: experience leveraging machine learning techniques for classification and regression