Black Heritage Insight Programme (In partnership with The Black Economists Network) Work Experience 2026

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. 

Black Heritage Insight Programme

The Black Heritage Insight Programme offers university students of Black heritage the opportunity to get a first-hand insight into what it's like working at an economic consultancy. From learning about our projects to participating in company activities, the programme will build your confidence and give you the opportunity to network as you kickstart your career in economics.

There will be two sets of dates to choose from: 6th – 9th July and 17th - 20th August. Please note, participants are required to attend all three and a half days of the programme.

Over three and a half days, you will have the opportunity to:

•  Gain an insight into the role of an economic consultant.
• Enhance your skills to prepare you for our intern and analyst recruitment processes
• Gain an understanding of some of our current projects  
• Experience Frontier’s culture and hear more about working life here
• Network with our people in the London office.

About you

To apply you’ll need to:

• Be a first-year undergraduate student, or second-year undergraduate student
• Be predicted a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in economics or an economics related degree. Overall your studies should have a strong focus on economics.
• Have a genuine interest in economic consulting

What you need to do next

Before you can apply, you will need to be a member of The Black Economists Network. You can sign up here.

There are three steps to the application process:

• Submit CV, complete the application form and answer three motivational questions
• Phone interview with a member of the Recruitment team
• Offer decision made

Deadline: Friday 24th April

Please note:

• We are planning to host the programme in person at Frontier’s London office. Please let us know if you expect to have significant travel and accommodation costs as we may be able to support with this.
• Participants will be paid the National Living Wage.

We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here:

https://www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/careers/diversity-inclusion/

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.