Policy Analyst (CETEx Economic and Fiscal Policy)

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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 until 27 November 2026, with strong possibility of further extension.

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (GRI) has established a new specialist sub-centre – the 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 across Europe. We seek to appoint a Policy Analyst to work on policy-oriented research projects within the Economic and Fiscal Policy research stream of CETEx, contributing to a major programme focused on the role of finance ministries and other government stakeholders in the transition to low carbon, resilient, sustainable economies.

The postholder will contribute to conducting policy-oriented analysis, writing up research-based policy-relevant outputs in collaboration with research and policy staff, helping in the organising and conducting of engagement activities, undertake reporting activities on programme progress with support from the Policy Fellow and Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy, and contributing to initiating, developing and sustaining links with contacts and networks.

Candidates should have an understanding of climate change mitigation or adaptation policy, international climate finance, fiscal policy or economic policy, in the EU, UK, or G7 context. It is essential that the postholder has strong quantitative experience, including accessing, processing, analysing and evaluating large datasets and models to answer critical policy questions and meet the needs of key stakeholders. Additionally, candidates should have experience of conducting qualitative policy-oriented analysis on economic policy, fiscal policy, or environmental policy, through effective collaborating with others, in a timely manner.

We offer an occupational 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.

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

Please be sure to provide responses to the 4 specific questions found here and explained within the How to Apply document as part of your supporting statement.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 24 August 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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