Policy Fellow

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Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 36 months, with opportunity for extension beyond this initial term (subject to grant funding)

The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) is dedicated to improving public understanding of tax policy and helping to design a better tax system, by generating evidence that is rigorous and relevant to policymakers and the public. Led by Dr Arun Advani (Warwick) and Dr Andy Summers (LSE), the centre produces rigorous quantitative evidence on tax, develops evidence on targeted and feasible reforms, and communicates findings transparently to policy, media and civil society stakeholders.

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to undertake fast-paced high-profile policy research, collaborate with academic researchers, produce thought-leading research outputs in your own name (with co-authors), and represent CenTax at external meetings and events. You will play a key role in influencing policymaking via extensive engagement with government officials, media, tax professionals and third sector organisations.

CenTax is seeking an individual who has experience in policy-orientated analysis and engagement, for example via roles within government or policy-oriented research institutions. Subject to grant funding and your performance, there is the opportunity for career progression and extension beyond the initial term.

The post will start as soon as possible and no later than 1^st September 2025.

Candidates should have:

• A Masters degree or equivalent experience in economics, public policy, public administration or other quantitative social science
• At least 3 years (post-degree) demonstrated experience working directly with quantitative analysts to deliver policy modelling and/or evaluation
• Ability to review and contribute to quality assurance of quantitative analysis
• Excellent understanding of the UK tax system
• Ability to understand, evaluate and design public policies in complex settings
• Experience of evaluating and/or designing fiscal policies and/or financial regulation
• Ability to write clearly, accessibly and accurately on complex topics including quantitative analysis, with excellent attention to detail
• Experience of writing a wide range of policy-related outputs from short briefings up to major reports and papers
• Experience of writing for both technical and ‘generalist’ policy audiences
• Excellent oral communication skills including the ability to vary communication style appropriately for different audiences
• Experience of engaging with a variety of stakeholders relevant to policy evaluation and design
• Ability to plan and manage delivery of complex projects, involving a significant quantitative component and multiple team members
• Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines, and to prioritise time effectively

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

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

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk.

If you have any technical queries with the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the page.

Should you have any queries about the role, please email:

CenTax manager Beverley Morris at b.morris@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30^th April 2025 (23.59 UK time).

We are unable to accept any late applications. 

Interviews will be held in w/c 12^th May 2025

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