Work with us - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment

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We are currently advertising for the following posts at the Institute:

Policy Fellow (Climate, Gender and Inclusivity)
Policy Fellow (UK Adaptation and Resilience)
Senior Policy Fellow, Earth Capital Nexus

Policy Fellow (Climate, Gender and Inclusivity)

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months in the first instance

The Grantham Research Institute is a world-leading centre for the study of the economics and social sciences of climate change and other global environmental problems, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The Institute’s work has been recognised through the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2020-22.

This post is based within the Stern team on international climate action of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the Global School of Sustainability. The post-holder will be working on different aspects of gender, inclusivity and climate policy and will be responsible for establishing a new work programme on inclusivity within the Institute and Global School. This will involve working within a team, leading policy engagement activities, producing policy outputs and building networks.

Candidates should have:

A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as climate or environmental economics/policy economics, finance, international development or a closely related field;
Strong knowledge of issues related to gender equality and inclusion, particularly as they relate to climate change
Proven track record of authoring and leading high-quality research and policy activities (e.g. reports, briefings, events) that achieve impact and influence.
Experience of working with policymakers or institutions on economic, fiscal, or climate finance issues, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies

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

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Applications need to be made online via the LSE Jobs site

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 17 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable too accept any late applications.

Policy Fellow (UK Adaptation and Resilience)

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years in the first instance

The post-holder will be part of a small team working on aspects of UK adaptation and resilience, including a national heat risk commission. The role involves conducting rigorous, user‑focused and policy‑oriented research on the impacts of climate change on the UK, collaborating closely with senior colleagues to inform national adaptation and resilience strategies. It includes providing secretariat support to the national heat risk commission, producing high‑quality policy outputs such as an annual climate impacts report, and engaging nationally and internationally to inform decision-making in the public, private and third sectors.

Candidates should have:

A postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in climate change adaptation and resilience or a related field.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of UK climate change adaptation and resilience.
Experience of producing high-quality outputs about adaptation and resilience aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English with the ability to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.

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

Interested in applying

Download the how to apply document
Download the job description
Download the person specification
Applications need to be made online via the LSE jobs site

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Senior Policy Fellow, Earth Capital Nexus

Salary from £63,370 to £73,163 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £80,927 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment until 30/09/2027

EarthCap Nexus brings together world-leading research, technical expertise, and convening power to address a critical blind spot in today’s economy – the invisibility of natural capital and people in financial and economic decision-making. Its mission is to align finance and economic systems with climate, nature and societal goals, catalysing finance for sustainable, inclusive growth and resilience, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).

Working closely with Professor Nicola Ranger and the EarthCap team, the post holder will play a leading role in delivering rigorous, research-based, user-focused and policy-oriented analysis on the relationships between natural capital, growth, resilience and economic development. The Senior Policy Fellow will contribute to the design and delivery of applied high-quality and policy-relevant research to better understand how natural capital contributes to economic performance, fiscal stability and financial resilience and the opportunities for mobilising public and private investment in nature. The role will also involve leading research workstreams, engaging with policy, financial and corporate stakeholders, and translating analytical insights into practical policy recommendations.

Candidates should have:

A master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in economics, finance, environmental policy, law, data science, or a related field.
Substantial experience conducting research-based, user-focused and policy-oriented analysis, ideally with knowledge of climate- and nature-related financial risks, corporate sustainability, or data-driven policy analytics.
Demonstrated ability to synthesise and communicate complex analytical insights clearly, accurately and accessibly to policy, business and financial audiences.
Experience leading, managing or coordinating projects or workstreams involving multiple partners or stakeholders, with clear delivery milestones.

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

Interested in applying

Download the how to apply document
Download the job description
Download the person specification
Applications need to be made online via the LSE Jobs page

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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