Policy Fellow - Climate, Gender and Inclusivity

London School of Economics and Political Science - Grantham Research Institute

Location: London

Salary: £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 7th April 2026

Expires: 22nd April 2026

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

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months in the first instance

The Grantham Research Institute is a world-leading centre for the study of the economics and social sciences of climate change and other global environmental problems, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The Institute’s work has been recognised through the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2020-22.

This post is based within the Stern team on international climate action of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and the Global School of Sustainability. The post-holder will be working on different aspects of gender, inclusivity and climate policy and will be responsible for establishing a new work programme on inclusivity within the Institute and Global School. This will involve working within a team, leading policy engagement activities, producing policy outputs and building networks.

Candidates should have:

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as climate or environmental economics/policy economics, finance, international development or a closely related field;
• Strong knowledge of issues related to gender equality and inclusion, particularly as they relate to climate change
• Proven track record of authoring and leading high-quality research and policy activities (e.g. reports, briefings, events) that achieve impact and influence.
• Experience of working with policymakers or institutions on economic, fiscal, or climate finance issues, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies.

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.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable too accept any late applications.