UCL Policy Fellow, Green Industrial Strategy and Green Finance 2026

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

• Discounted medical insurance

• 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

• Green finance

• Green investment

• Public finance

• Economic policy

• Ecological transition

• Climate policy

• Mission oriented policy

• Public investment

• Financial regulation

• Monetary policy

• Public procurement

• Public and private contracts

• Government institutions

• Economic research

• Policy communication

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

• Green finance

• Green investment

• Economic policy

• Public finance

• Investment policy

• Ecological transition

• Climate policy

• Government policy

• Research and policy analysis

• Programme management

• Stakeholder engagement

• Government and policymaker engagement

• Research management

• 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:

• Research outputs

• Policy outputs

• Policy briefs

• Opinion pieces

• Government briefings

• Communications materials

• Research dissemination

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

• Programme management

• Green industrial strategy

• Green finance

• Public finance

• Economic policy

• Government engagement

• Stakeholder engagement

• Research communication

• Strategic programme development

Applicants should also demonstrate their ability to communicate complex research and policy issues clearly to audiences beyond academia.

How to Apply

1. Review the UCL Policy Fellow, Green Industrial Strategy and Green Finance vacancy and the responsibilities associated with the position.
2. Assess your professional experience against the research, policy, programme management and stakeholder requirements.
3. Prepare an application that clearly demonstrates your relevant experience and ability to contribute to the economics of ecological transition programme.
4. Highlight relevant experience in green industrial strategy, green finance, public investment, economic policy, policy research or related areas.
5. Ensure that your application demonstrates strong communication, programme management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
6. Submit your application through the official UCL recruitment system before the deadline.