Policy Analyst (CETEx Economic and Fiscal Policy)

Economicsnetwork; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institute is looking for a Policy Analyst to contribute to the Economic and Fiscal Policy research stream. This role focuses on policy-oriented research aiming to transition to low carbon economies, offering robust analytical tasks and engagement activities. Candidates should have a strong academic background and relevant analytical skills to influence sustainable development.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative experience with large datasets.
• Experience in conducting qualitative policy-oriented analysis.
• Understanding of climate change policy and fiscal policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducting policy-oriented analysis and writing research outputs.
• Organising engagement activities and reporting on program progress.
• Developing links with contacts and networks.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative policy analysis

Data processing

Collaboration

Education

MSc in economics, climate/environmental policy, or related field

Job description

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

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed-term appointment until 27 November 2026.

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (GRI) has established the Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx) – focused on leveraging, strengthening and amplifying research, and developing well targeted policy analysis, by convening policymakers, providing technical support 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, 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 hold an MSc in economics, climate/environmental policy, environmental/ecological economics or a closely related field and 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. Candidates should also have 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 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 how to apply document, job description, the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 6 July 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

£42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance