Are you an economist with expertise in public spending, fiscal rules and government expenditure frameworks?

Join us at Nesta for a three-to-four month paid residency (part-time, starting in autumn 2026) to inform and support our emerging work on our work on preventative health expenditure frameworks. 

More information about the role and what we are offering can be found in the open call document.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV or LinkedIn profile to [email protected] along with your answers to the following questions:

1. What skills and experience would you bring to the residency? [Max 250 words - shorter is fine]
2. You have been asked to write a short note recommending to trial a preventative departmental expenditure limit line on one of Nesta’s mission areas. In 500 words or less, set out your recommendations, your rationale, and the key risk you would flag if it went ahead. 

The application deadline is Monday 5 October 2026 at 23:59pm BST. 

We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better ideas and outcomes. We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and fields of expertise. We will consider reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements in the recruitment process and beyond.