UCL Policy Fellow, Green Industrial Strategy and Green Finance 2026
Policy Fellow, Green Industrial Strategy and Green · London, United Kingdom
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Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
Overview
University College London (UCL) is inviting applications for a Policy Fellow, Green Industrial Strategy and Green Finance position at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) in London, United Kingdom. The opportunity is designed for an experienced policy and research professional interested in economic policy, green industrial strategy, green finance, public investment and the economics of ecological transition.
The successful candidate will contribute to a programme examining how economic policy, public institutions, investment tools and mission oriented approaches can support the transition towards a greener economy. The work will bring together research, policy development, programme management, communications and stakeholder engagement.
About the Opportunity
The Policy Fellow will work within UCL's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, which connects academic research with practical policy work. The programme underpinning the role focuses on the economics of ecological transition in the United Kingdom and examines how governments can use economic and financial tools to support green investment and long term economic transformation.
The position has a particular focus on green industrial strategy that extends beyond energy policy. It considers the connections between environmental investment, economic growth, public finance, industrial policy, government institutions and financial regulation.
Opportunity Benefits
- Salary of £56,431 to £66,437
- Full time employment for two years
- Hybrid working arrangement in London
- 41 days of annual leave including annual leave, bank holidays and closure days
- Defined benefit Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Access to an on site nursery
- Access to an on site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to work within an international academic and policy environment
- Opportunity to engage with researchers, governments, policymakers and external stakeholders
Programme Areas
The role covers several interconnected areas of research and policy, including:
- Green industrial strategy
- Financial regulation
- Monetary policy
- Public and private contracts
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should have professional experience relevant to policy research, economic policy, programme management or related fields.
Relevant experience may include:
- Green industrial strategy
- Research and policy analysis
- Government and policymaker engagement
- Media or public communications
Research and Policy Areas
The successful candidate will contribute to research and policy outputs aimed at policymakers, governments, stakeholders, media organisations and wider audiences.
Expected outputs may include:
- Opinion pieces
The role also includes supporting media activities through timely briefings, preparation of information and liaison with press and publishers.
Required Application Information
Applicants should prepare an application that clearly demonstrates their suitability for the responsibilities described in the vacancy.
Relevant experience should be presented clearly, particularly experience involving:
- Policy and research
- Green industrial strategy
Applicants should also demonstrate their ability to communicate complex research and policy issues clearly to audiences beyond academia.
Location
London, United Kingdom
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