Economist Apprentice - Reading

As an apprentice you also be supporting the Economic Regulation team and are accountable for the following critical activities for Thames Water:

Annual tariff setting process The price review process. (business plan submission to Ofwat once every 5 years) Engagement and building a relationship with the economic regulator Ofwat Holding the business to account for regulatory deliverables

What you will be doing as an Economist Apprentice- Level 6

Supporting with analysis – both financial and non-financial – looking at the internal performance of the business, the relative performance to the business and how the regulator may interpret that performance Assisting with macroeconomic reporting and the impact on Thames Helping to build a robust evidence base – asset, financial and economic – to underpin the PR29 business plan Supporting the wider team with ad hoc analysis, query responses, consultations and other work as it arises

Training:

Programme delivery will consist of 3x12-week semesters each year, weekly online learning includes lecture recordings and assignments released on Monday, with a live webinar every Friday.​ Semesters 2 & 3 have two face-to-face seminars in London & Leeds.

Training Outcome:
Permanent role upon completion

Employer Description:
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.   Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.   But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Exact times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Positive & proactive approach