Overview

Purpose of Role: The Strategic Marine Economist will play a pivotal role in shaping how The Crown Estate (TCE) manages and unlocks value from the UK''s seabed and coastline. Sitting within the Strategic Delivery and Operations team, this role supports the Marine Delivery Routemap by providing robust economic evaluation and appraisal to inform strategic decisions. For the first time in the UK, TCE is developing a detailed spatial model to assess the financial, social, and environmental value of the seabed. The postholder will lead the development of practical methodologies to evaluate diverse marine uses - including offshore energy generation, telecoms infrastructure, mineral extraction, and biodiversity - and apply these to cost-benefit analyses and scenario appraisals. The role will directly inform decisions on seabed use, leasing models, and enabling investments, ensuring alignment with Marine''s strategic priorities around Clean Energy and Nature Recovery. Working closely with Commercial and Investment colleagues, the Strategic Marine Economist will provide clear, evidence-based insights to support investment rationale and delivery planning.

Developing practical economic appraisal and decision-making frameworks for overall valuation of different seabed uses to society (i.e. economic + environment + social). These will align to The Crown Estate''s Value Creation Framework and government methodologies

Delivery of robust cost/benefit analysis and economic evaluation of key decisions around the use of seabed, including: spatial choices, scenario-planning; and new leasing models/rounds

Assess the rationale and case for new types of investment to enhance the long-term value of the seabed (e.g. nature recovery projects, energy islands)

Support on other economic analysis to develop future plans for the marine space (e.g. assessing future investment needs)

Support analysis and research which frames requirements for investments in onshore supply chain capacity (and related infrastructure), which arise from the planned use of the seabed

Provide a key interface to the enterprise team who develop our TCE Value Creation Framework

Deep expertise in applying social and environmental economic valuation, cost-benefit analysis and impact assessments to drive decision-making

A strong background in marine/energy/environment economics and policy, or related fields

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Collaborative approach and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Exceptional communication skills to convey complex insights effectively and explain how appraisal frameworks can be applied

BenefitsAs well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work.

Flexible Working and DiversityFlexible working – we value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible and hybrid working policies. Market leading family friendly policies. We want the support we offer to be inclusive of everyone, reflective of the wide range of situations people face in life. Workplace, Culture and Diversity: It''s our ambition to be an inclusive organisation that reflects our society, one where all feel welcome, able to be themselves and belong. A workplace where you''re empowered to be yourself, diverse thinking is encouraged, and a place where you can realise your potential.

LocationMarine · The Crown Estate, 1 St James Market · Hybrid

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