Database Administrator

National Institute of Economic and Social Research

Hours
35 hours per week

About the Organisation

National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain’s oldest and one of its most prestigious independent research institutes. We specialise in applied social and economic research, combining high academic standards with relevance to policy making. Our reputation for quality and independence, outstanding networks, and unrivalled location at the heart of Westminster make us the ideal base to build a national profile for academic or policy research that makes a real impact.

About the role

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join the Macroeconomics team, working with our world-renowned NiGEM model. The purpose of the role is to maintain the historical data for the NiGEM database and support the macro-modelling team’s other data requirements. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Global Macroeconometric model, NiGEM’s historical database, including macroeconomic and financial variables, source documentation, and updates, and supporting the development of the database. This role will also provide data analysis and research/administration support to the wider macroeconomic team during the forecast rounds.

Responsibilities

Database Maintenance and Upkeep:

• Update macroeconomic and financial variables on the database of the global econometric model, NiGEM, from a variety of sources.
• Ensure that documentation of sources is up to date.
• Check the validity of updates.
• Support the development of the database as appropriate.

Modelling and Forecasting:

• Provide data analysis and general research support to the Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting team.
• Supports the publication of the quarterly outlook (including creating charts and data provision).

General:

• Adhere to policies and procedures at all times.
• Cover for other members of the team and division as necessary.
• Being proactive in reviewing and evaluating one's own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.
• Undertaking, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and reasonably required by more senior members of staff.
• Attend and participate in divisional and team meetings and other meetings as required

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience:

• Working with datasets.
• Using MS Excel at an expert level to manipulate and analyse data.
• Managing multiple competing priorities to meet strict deadlines.
• Working independently and as part of a team to achieve specific outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong numeracy skills.
• High level of attention to detail, with the ability to ensure the accuracy of complex reports and data sets.
• Some experience working with DataStream is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong interest in real-world economic and policy developments

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Economics or Econometrics.

Conditions of employment

• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Working locations

• 2 Dean Trench Street, London, SW1P 3HE, United Kingdom

How to apply

• To apply, please send a full CV and a supporting statement, 1,500 words setting out how your experience/ education meets the key responsibilities outlined above. Please number each point and address these one at a time to ensure that we are able to fully consider how your experience, skills, and abilities meet the key responsibilities of the post. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.
• Applications should be sent to Kirsty Pearce-Perkins via email to [email protected]. In your application, please include the following:
  • Approximate available start date.
  • Details of two references. NIESR may seek references before the interview, so if you do not wish us to contact any of your referees in advance, please make this clear.

Interviews

• We may close the application window sooner if we find the right candidate. Interviews will be held week commencing 18th May 2026.

Policies

As an equal opportunities employer, NIESR is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join NIESR.

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