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Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Senior Policy Fellow (Integrated Climate-Nature Analytics)

Salary from £63,370 to £73,163 with potential to progress to £80,987pa inclusive of London allowance

Funding is available to support this appointment until 31 May 2028

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is a world-leading centre for research on climate change, the environment and sustainable development at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Its work has been recognised through the award of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2020–22.

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Senior Policy Fellow to join the Earth Capital Nexus (EarthCap) – an ambitious research and action initiative developing new approaches to understanding the interactions between climate, nature, the economy and finance.

Working closely with Professor Nicola Ranger and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead a substantial programme of user-focused research and analytics exploring climate- and nature-related risks, dependencies and opportunities for businesses, financial institutions and the wider economy. You will shape and deliver high-impact research, build strategic partnerships with policymakers, businesses and international organisations, and help translate cutting-edge analysis into practical tools and evidence that inform decision-making at national and global levels.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced researcher and policy leader to shape an ambitious international research agenda, develop innovative analytical approaches, secure and lead major collaborative projects, and work directly with leading policymakers, financial institutions, businesses and international organisations to strengthen economic resilience in the face of climate- and nature-related risks.

Candidates should have:

• Substantial experience conducting quantitative, research-based, user-focused analysis, and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of climate- and nature-related corporate, economic or financial risks and resilience.
• A demonstrable reputation for producing high-quality research-based outputs that inform policy or practice.
• Experience leading, managing or coordinating projects or workstreams involving multiple partners or stakeholders, with clear delivery milestones.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English, with the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex workstreams.
• Experience engaging directly with senior stakeholders in financial institutions, corporates, regulators, governments or international organisations.

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.

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 2 September 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.