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Global School of Sustainability and Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Senior Policy Fellow (Global Impact Group)

Salary from £62,495 to £72,152 p.a. inclusive with potential to progress to £79,809 inclusive of London allowance.

This is a fixed term appointment for 3 years

This role will work jointly between the Global School of Sustainability and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. It offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Secretariat for the Global Impact Group, supporting high-level international policymaking on sustainable growth and development, shaping global agendas on climate, energy, and resilience.

The Senior Policy Fellow will develop and implement strategies that inform global policymaking on sustainable growth and development. The role involves managing key work programmes, engaging with high-level decision-makers, and coordinating impactful research and policy initiatives across both institutions.

Candidates should have a PHD or equivalent experience in economics or a related field by the post start date and a detailed knowledge and understanding of issues relating to climate, energy, economics, and development. Extensive experience of working with or within policy institutions at the highest levels on issues relating to climate, energy, economics, and development. Experience of engaging with high-level international decision-making networks. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English, with the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences.

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 GSoS@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.