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Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

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

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 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.

Further information about the Institute and its related centres/programmes can be found at: www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute   

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave 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.lse.ac.uk/LSEJobs. 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 1 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.