Policy Analyst

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Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance.

This post is a fixed term appointment until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension subject to funding

The Just Transition Finance Lab at the Grantham Research Institute (GRI) on Climate Change and the Environment is a centre for experimentation and excellence in the financial solutions needed for a just transition to a net zero and nature positive economy. The Lab seeks to appoint two Policy Analysts to contribute to its research and engagement programmes focused on enabling the just transition through finance. 

We are seeking up to two policy analysts to work closely with the team to support the design of practical solutions to financing the just transition across the Labs. The post holder(s) will conduct research and develop policy-oriented analysis on financing a just transition to a net zero and climate resilient economy, contributing to the publications of policy reports, briefing papers and blogs, with a possibility of other work on transition finance. They will also focus on the identification of emerging good practice in just transitions and facilitate the build of a robust evidence database.

Candidates will hold a master’s degree in finance, economics, climate science, climate policymaking, climate economics or a related subject, with experience and understanding of the financial sector and climate issues in applied research and policy analysis including writing for and engaging with financial sector actors. In addition, the post holder(s) will have excellent and demonstrable interest and understanding of the just transition as it pertains to the financial sector. They will have strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality policy analysis in a timely manner, including ability to analyse and research complex ideas and execute qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email gri.hr@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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