Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. About the Apprenticeship Our Apprentice Analyst programme is designed for students finishing their A Levels (or equivalent) who are keen to start their career in economics while continuing their studies. Over four years, you’ll spend one day a week studying with the University of Kent towards a Level 6 Economics Apprenticeship, and the rest of your time gaining hands-on experience working on real economic consulting projects. You’ll start working in one practice and as you build experience, will rotate across various practices — giving you exposure to a wide range of economic issues and industries. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have a dedicated mentor, who will support your development and act as your main point of contact with the University of Kent. You’ll also benefit from extensive training and guidance from colleagues across the firm to help you learn and grow. What you’ll be doing Working alongside experienced economists on live client projects Collecting, checking and organising data to help answer real client questions Learning to use tools such as Excel, R, Stata and Python to analyse and visualise data Helping prepare reports, presentations and materials for clients Carrying out desk research to understand markets, industries or policies relevant to your projects Supporting your team by drafting slides or summarising findings for internal and client meetings Assisting in project management tasks — such as tracking timelines, keeping records organised, and helping coordinate small pieces of work between teams Learning how to apply economic principles to real-world questions Building your skills through structured training, mentoring and on-the-job learning What you’ll get out of it A fully funded Level 6 Economics Apprenticeship with the University of Kent (one day per week study) Practical experience working on real projects across several sectors Mentoring and support from experienced consultants and university tutors The opportunity to rotate through a number of practice areas Plenty of training and resources to build your technical and analytical skills A welcoming, supportive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued About you You’re completing (or have recently completed) A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) with 120 UCAS points (typically three Bs or above) You have GCSE Maths at grade 6 (B) or above, and GCSE English at grade 4 (C) or above You’re curious about how things work — you enjoy understanding problems, spotting patterns and finding practical solutions You have an interest in economics and how it applies to real-world issues, even if you haven’t studied it formally You’re keen to learn new skills and open to developing your analytical abilities over time (we’ll teach you everything you need to know) You enjoy working with others, sharing ideas and communicating clearly You’re organised, motivated and proactive about your learning and development You’re excited by the idea of using what you learn in your studies to tackle real-world questions You don’t need to have studied Economics at A Level — what matters most is your curiosity, your interest in how the world works, and your enthusiasm to learn Location This apprenticeship is based in our London office. How to apply Applications open on 10 November 2025 and close on 5 January 2026 If you’re excited to start your career in economics while studying for a degree, we’d love to hear from you. When applying, please submit your application to our London office. You do not need to upload a photo with your CV. We’re committed to making sure everyone has an equal chance to join and progress their career at Frontier. We care about building an inclusive culture and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Read more about our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion here: https://www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/careers/equity-diversity-inclusion/ Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role at Frontier Economics. You can keep track of your application and any tasks to complete in this portal and please reach out to recruitment@frontier-economics.com if you need any assistance. Thank you for your interest in our Level 6 Economics Apprenticeship. Applications for this role will now open on Monday 10 November 2025, slightly later than originally advertised. We’re making some final updates to our application system to ensure everything is clear and easy for you to complete. Please check back here on 10 November to apply. In the meantime, feel free to read more about the opportunity on our website and prepare any documents you may need. We’re really looking forward to receiving your application! Our Undergraduate Analyst (London) position has now closed due to the very high number of applications received. We’re no longer accepting new submissions for this role, but thank you for your interest in opportunities with us. We are still accepting applications for the Dublin Undergraduate position. Our Short-Term Economic Intern (London) position has now closed due to the very high number of applications received. We’re no longer accepting new submissions for this role, but thank you for your interest in opportunities with us. We’re an economic consultancy with a difference – founded in 1999, owned entirely by our staff and now home to over 500 people across Europe. For the last 25 years we’ve been tackling some of the biggest questions facing business and society. Our work is thought provoking, enables change and has a real world impact.