Policy Advisor, CPECC, London, Brussels or Berlin

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to all three of the Centre for Political Economy and Climate Change’s (CPECC)’s functions: PEA, Intelligence Hub, and Strategy Arm as a Policy Advisor based in either our London, Brussels or Berlin office. You will be initially focusing on setting up the foundations and infrastructure of the new pillars (Intelligence and Strategy), as well as working collaboratively with the wider E3G teams on adhoc joint projects. You will be part of the core team and report to the Research Manager in CPECC.

Background

E3G is looking for an experienced individual to join our Centre for Political Economy and Climate Change’s (CPECC) team as a Policy Advisor. This is a dynamic role where you will work closely with the Research Manager to set up new pillars of Intelligence and Strategy, contributing to the team’s core political analysis work as we redefine our offer and methodology. This role also offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with the wider business on other team (petal) related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and development of Political Economy analytical products for E3G’s petals and venues
• Establish intelligence infrastructure through supporting creation of new Intelligence Hub
• Supporting senior members of the team to set up the foundations and operational model for CPECC’s new intelligence briefing service
• Delivering new intelligence products for E3G and eventually wider field partners
• Support production of future-oriented analysis for senior leadership, including annual scenarios, state of the world monitoring, ad hoc sense making, and the State of Climate Politics product for launch at London Climate Action Week 2027

Experience and Skills

A degree, and ideally post graduate degree, alongside direct experience working on relevant disciplines such as international relations, geopolitics and diplomacy, politics, climate change and environment, intelligence, political economy, data science, behavioural science and governance.

Policy and research experience in a professional setting, including experience using both qualitative and quantitative evidence to support political analysis.

AI and digital research skills: ability to use basic AI tools (such as Perplexity and Copilot) to support online research, data collection, and the organisation and synthesis of information.

Familiarity with tools that improve research efficiency is desirable.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for narrative storytelling, analysis and distilling innovative insights from complex information.

Curiosity and ability to familiarise yourself with a new topic through self-led research, including conversations with colleagues and using a diverse range of online sources.

Proven record of working independently, taking initiative and performing in a working environment operating with a level of ambiguity.

Agile and adaptable to changing work requirements.

Demonstrable critical thinking skills and interest and understanding of geopolitical issues and developments.

What we offer

• Permanent contract.
• Full-time position (35hrs per week).
• Flexible working arrangements: core hours of 10am - 4pm.
• Compressed hours available.
• Hybrid working approach (2 days per week in our office).
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year

London

The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is from £43,427 to £46,200 per annum, dependant on experience.

Cycle scheme.

Brussels

The indicative salary range in Brussels is €3,448.30 to €3,671.00 monthly, dependant on experience, with holiday pay and a 13th month.

Mobile phone and contract, lunch and eco vouchers, hospitalisation and travel insurance, travel expense reimbursement (bicycle or public transport).

Berlin

The indicative salary range in Berlin is €47,048 to €50,500 annually, dependant on experience.

BahnCard50 travel cover.

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English. Please include

Your CV.

A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are interested in applying for this role.

The deadline for applications is at 23:59 on Monday the 9th of November.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.