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

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We are currently recruiting for the following posts:

Project Manager, Earth Capital Nexus
Events and Social Media Manager – Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx)
Senior Administration Officer

Project Manager, Earth Capital Nexus

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months

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.

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 central role in planning, coordinating and monitoring all day-to-day activities of the initiative. This includes managing project delivery, budgets, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and supporting the effective running of research, engagement, and communications across the programme.

This is a key leadership and coordination role requiring exceptional organisational skills, judgment, and the ability to work confidently with senior academics, funders, policymakers, and international partners.

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in economics, environmental studies, development, public policy, finance or a related social science and demonstrable project management experience preferably in a university, think-tank, or international organisation.

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 30 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable too accept any late applications.

Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx) Events and Social Media Manager

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed-term appointment for two years, with possibility for extension depending on future funding.

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has established a new Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx), focused on leveraging, strengthening and amplifying research, and developing well targeted policy analysis and other outputs, by convening policymakers, and by providing technical support, assistance and capacity-building. This new centre will support the reforms necessary to deliver sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems around the world.

The Events and Social Media Manager will lead on the operational delivery of all CETEx events, ensuring they are executed to a high professional standard and represent value for money. This includes external-facing events both in the UK and internationally, requiring frequent travel and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder will work closely with Principal Investigators, Project Managers, Policy and Research staff, colleagues across LSE, in-country partners and consultants and will be confident in coordinating a complex, multi-project portfolio.

Candidates will have demonstrable experience of planning and successfully delivering a large range of international events (large and small scale; virtual, hybrid, and in-person), and experience managing contracts, including supervising and coordinating the work of delivery partners, and ensuring compliance with third party platforms and vendors. Post holder should also have good experience of planning, writing, and implementing impactful social media activities and social media support for events to increase audience engagement and to reach out to new audiences. Financial literacy and the ability to build, manage and reconcile events budgets, and excellent and proficient IT skills, including proficient Excel skills, as well as Word, PowerPoint, etc. are essential to this post.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, 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 30 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Senior Administration Officer

Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years

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. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Administration Officer to join our excellent professional services team and take lead operational responsibility for the effective management of the Institute’s physical resources and the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal research events.

Working closely with a wide range of research, policy and professional service colleagues across the Institute and School, the post holder will also provide a wide range of general administrative support and support Institute colleagues as required.

The role may require occasional ‘out of hours’ work to support evening/weekend events (for which time off in lieu is offered) and is primarily campus-based due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Applicants must have:

Experience of working in a higher education / research centre environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including grammatical accuracy and the ability to adapt content and style to a specific audience.
The ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
Proven commitment to an ethos of continuous improvement.
Outstanding attention to detail.

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 23 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient number of applications are received. If you delete or withdraw your application, you will not be able to re-apply. for this vacancy.

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