The TPI Global Climate Transition Centre is recruiting an Occasional Research Assistant (ORA) position.
Occasional Research Assistant (ORA) position
The TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre), based within the Global School of Sustainability at LSE, is looking for a part-time, hourly-paid, ORA starting towards the end of February until 31 March 2026 at 15 hours per week. The hourly rate is £23.73 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (Band 5 Spine 18).
The ORA will work at the TPI Centre, an independent, authoritative source of research and data on the progress of corporate and sovereign entities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The role will be based in outreach and communications, assisting the Strategic Outreach Manager.
The successful candidate will have:
- An interest in sustainability marketing/comms
- Studying a relevant degree
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage/organise own workload
- Experience working with applications, including website content management systems, social media and design, or a desire to learn
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Right to work in the UK and be based in the UK
Main responsibilities:
- Supporting with user testing for the website
- Contributing to content development for external communications
- Identifying opportunities for further outreach vehicles and channels
- Engaging with internal stakeholders to develop effective communications.
This is a great opportunity to make an impact and gain invaluable first-hand experience of marketing, comms and outreach in the low-carbon economy space. The candidate will be part of a dedicated and collaborative team and will have the opportunity to contribute to key outputs and gain enhanced knowledge of a a dynamic and ever evolving field.
To apply for this post, please send your CV and a one-page motivation letter explaining your interest in the role and suitability against the criteria above to tpi.centre@lse.ac.uk.
The deadline is 12 February 2026, 11.59pm GMT, but we may close the ad early once a sufficient number of applicants is received. Regrettably, we are unable to accept late applications.
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