Analyst, Climate Change, UK-based

InfluenceMap is hiring a UK-based Analyst for climate change research, suitable for recent graduates. This entry-level position involves analyzing corporate advocacy on climate and biodiversity issues using the LobbyMap methodology. The role offers full training and opportunities for international collaboration. The job allows for flexible and remote working arrangements. The base salary is £29,000, with additional benefits including health insurance and paid closure days.
Do you have a desire to make a positive impact on the climate and biodiversity crises by working with an innovative global think tank? If so, we want to hear from you! This is an entry-level analyst position focused on research on the corporate sector that will likely suit a recent graduate at the start of their career.

InfluenceMap is a world-renowned non-profit think tank working on cutting-edge climate and sustainability issues. We are best known for the LobbyMap platform, which analyses corporate policy engagement activities on climate change and biodiversity loss. Our work has been featured in the media globally, used by hundreds of investors, and informed numerous climate campaigns. Other workstreams are the FinanceMap - the climate credentials of the financial sector, and the Carbon Majors platform - which tracks emissions from the worlds' largest polluters. With offices in London, New York, Tokyo, Seoul, and São Paulo, this is an opportunity to be part of a team of 70+ friendly and dynamic professionals and to help shape our culture as we continue to grow and evolve as an organization. You will also have the chance to work with our global network of partners to help develop and share our cutting-edge content. There will be opportunities for overseas travel to ensure cohesion with our global teams.

We are seeking a UK-based Analyst to conduct research on companies and industry associations, based on our LobbyMap methodology, which assesses the corporate sector on its advocacy on and engagement with government policy to address the climate and nature crises. This analysis will have an international scope but with a likely focus, in particular, on the European corporate sector. Our office is in London, but we will accept applications for remote-working in different parts of the country. Full training in our research methods and how to communicate our results effectively will be provided. Our approach is highly data-orientated and involves accuracy, consistency and great attention to detail. Following your training and fully grasping our assessment methodologies and organizational style/processes, you will have the opportunity to engage with and communicate our work to key stakeholders (investors, civil society groups, the media, companies) and make a real impact on the trajectory of the climate and nature agendas.

Requirements

To be successful in this role at InfluenceMap, you should have:
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Outstanding analytical and data analysis skills, with a very strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex issues and data-driven analysis concisely and convincingly
• IT and software skills across a range of common applications
• Other language skills beneficial, in particular Hindi, German and Spanish
• Right to work in the UK
We are an enthusiastic, highly motivated, mission-aligned team. We are seeking a candidate with a similar outlook.

Benefits

Details of Benefits:
• This is a full-time employment opportunity
• Location: UK, our policy allows flexible and remote working
• £29,000 base salary
• Private health insurance
• Extra 3 paid days organization wide closure at the end of the calendar year
• Bike2Work scheme
Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from our offices, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

If you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or have transferable skills that would be valuable in other areas of our team.

Please apply via the link below and send your application prior to 18 April 2025. Early applications welcomed and will be processed as they arrive.