Policy Analyst (CETEx Economic and Fiscal Policy)

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution is seeking a Policy Analyst to contribute to policy-oriented research within the Economic and Fiscal Policy stream. The successful candidate will conduct analysis and collaborate on research outputs focusing on sustainable economic transitions. Strong quantitative skills and an understanding of climate policy are essential. This permanent role includes benefits such as an occupational pension scheme and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should have understanding of climate change mitigation or adaptation policy.
• Strong experience in accessing and processing large datasets.
• Experience in conducting qualitative analysis on economic or fiscal policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducting policy-oriented analysis.
• Writing research-based policy outputs.
• Helping in organizing engagement activities.
• Reporting on program progress.
• Developing contacts and networks.

Skills

Understanding of climate change policy

Strong quantitative analysis

Qualitative policy-oriented analysis

Job description

Policy Analyst (CETEx Economic and Fiscal Policy)

London School of Economics and Political Science

• Location: London Grantham, Lincolnshire


• Type: Permanent


• Hours: Full-time


• Posted: 15 hours ago

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx)

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


• Undertaking reporting activities on programme progress with support from the Policy Fellow and Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy


• 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 collaboration 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 relevant documents. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the contact links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email.

Please be sure to provide responses to the 4 specific questions found 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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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

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive universityCentre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx)Policy Analyst (CETEx Economic and Fiscal Policy)Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowanceThis 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, 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 , and the .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 emailPlease be sure to provide responses to the 4 specific questions found and explained within the How to Apply document as part of your supporting statement.Previous applicants need not apply.The closing date for receipt