Please find below details of a job opportunity at Ofwat. I would be 
grateful for this information to be passed onto interested parties. 
Many thanks.

Scott Reid

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Central Birmingham

The Office of Water Services (Ofwat) is an independent government body 
responsible for regulating the 28 water and sewerage companies in 
England and Wales, ensuring that they provide a good quality service 
at a fair price.  

We are looking to recruit an economist to join Ofwat's Cost and 
Performance Division.
 
QUALITY ENHANCEMENT ECONOMIST                      REF: 0271       
cœ23,000

We are looking for an experienced economist, who is keen to pursue a 
career in the economic regulation of the public utilities.

You will have had some experience in the field of utility regulation, 
and be able to demonstrate an awareness of the key issues surrounding 
environmental economics, and the application of methods used to assess 
benefits.

The post is within quality enhancement, a multi-disciplinary team 
dealing with the implications for the companies and customers of new 
legislation leading to changing quality standards for both the water 
and sewerage services.  The economist would provide economic advice to 
all members of the team.

You should have a good degree in economics or a related discipline 
with proven analytical skills, with three to four years' relevant 
experience, either in the public sector, utilities or in the 
environmental field.

The appointment will initially be for a period of three years but may 
become permanent.  This post offers good opportunities for career 
development and training in the field of utility regulation.  Ofwat 
offers an attractive range of benefits including a non-contributory 
pension scheme and generous holidays of 25 days plus 10.5 public and 
privilege holidays.

For an application form and further details, please telephone on 0121 
625 1471 (24 hour answerphone) quoting reference 0271.

Closing date: 21 September 1998.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from 
all suitably qualified individuals. For the well being and comfort of 
our staff, all our offices operate a no smoking policy.




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