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LSE Global School of Sustainability (GSoS) [Mobilising Political, Legal, and Governance Systems]
Policy Officer (Sustainability Regulation Observatory (SRO))
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
Funding is available to support this position for two years
The Global School of Sustainability (GSoS) is LSE’s new flagship initiative to advance global efforts to shape a brighter future for all that is sustainable, resilient, hopeful, prosperous and inclusive. It brings together experts from across LSE to deliver interdisciplinary research, transformative teaching, and high-impact engagement.
The post-holder will assist with and develop the work of the Sustainability Regulation Observatory (SRO), an initiative of GSoS’s Theme 3 on Mobilising Political, Legal, and Governance Systems. The role combines assisting with research and policy analysis, events and convening, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination.
The post-holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the SRO’s work. They will assist with research and policy analysis in relation to SRO projects, including administrative coordination with external partners. They will support policy-oriented analysis and engagement on regulatory strategies that promote sustainability, including through the development and dissemination of research, the publication of accessible policy briefs, the organisation and moderation of public events, and engagement with policymakers. They will contribute to a research programme examining the politics and political economy of the green backlash, persistent shortfalls in political ambition to remain within planetary boundaries, and the implications for sustainability regulation. They will help maximise the external impact and visibility of the SRO.
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in environmental policy, energy policy, environmental economics, political science, political economy, economics, international relations or a related field. They must demonstrate knowledge relevant to at least one of our priority areas within this Theme of GSoS, namely: (1) protection of nature and biodiversity; (2) sustainable finance and business; and (3) energy and climate change.
They must have strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality policy analysis in a timely manner, including the ability to analyse and research complex ideas, as well as experience contributing as a project team member. Candidates must have proficient IT skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to communicate academic research in writing and orally to a range of different audiences in a concise and compelling 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.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 February 2026 (23:59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.