Senior Policy Advisor - Trade, Clean Economy, London or Brussels

Senior Policy Advisor - Trade, Clean Economy, London or Brussels

This role will develop and deliver E3G’s work on the intersection of trade and climate change. Based in the Clean Economy team, the Senior Policy Advisor will work collaboratively with colleagues across E3G’s Europe, Asia and International arenas to deliver thought leadership on trade issues.

 

Background

The global trade landscape is rapidly evolving, with trade and industrial policy increasingly being used by governments to deliver security, resilience and competitiveness objectives. This is causing supply chains to reconfigure and creating a less predictable trading system, which has wide-reaching implications for climate action. Innovative ideas, dynamic pathways and long-term thinking are needed to help navigate a highly uncertain external landscape – both as we seek to strengthen cooperation through trade partnerships and also to minimise the trade frictions which risk disrupting climate progress.  

 

This role will work closely with the Programme Lead (Clean Economy) to expand the reach of E3G’s Trade team in response to external developments, shape the political conditions for accelerated action towards a resilient clean economy, and embed critical thinking across E3G on the evolving role of trade as a driver of climate action. 

Who we are

E3G is the world lead strategist think tank on the political economy of climate change with a global outlook. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate for all. We translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. That approach has been recognised externally, with E3G named in On Think Tanks’ 100 Think Tanks to Watch 2025. 

 

Responsibilities

The Senior Policy Advisor will have responsibility for delivering a portfolio of policy and advocacy projects, overseeing the delivery of E3G’s Trade & Investment Strategy, and helping to shape emerging areas of work including geoeconomics and supply chain security. By building relationships with policymakers and other external stakeholders, the Senior Policy Advisor will establish E3G as a leading expert on trade and climate change, increasing our access to decisionmakers and building coalitions of support to deliver our mission.

 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Thought leadership: Provide strategic insights and thought leadership on the intersection of trade and climate change, working through networks, information exchange, data analysis and horizon scanning to deliver expert advice to the organisation and our partners.  
• Policy development and advocacy: Manage the delivery of existing policy projects and help to shape new ones. Produce high-quality research and analysis products as well as building trusted relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement: Strengthen E3G’s profile and credibility on trade externally by contributing to policy debates, representing the organisation publicly at international forums and conferences, and engaging with the media.

 

What you will bring to this role

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Significant, relevant professional experience and a proven track record of activity in trade and investment policy, climate policy, international diplomacy or a related field.
• Excellent strategic understanding of the political economy of climate change, specifically the interplay with international geopolitics, trade, investment, industry and finance.
• Trade policy expertise in the UK and/or EU context, and knowledge of national and international policymaking processes.
• Experience producing high-quality publications, evidence-based analysis, developing policy recommendations and driving meaningful policy impact.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills – able to distil information from a range of sources, develop strategic messaging and convey insights to diverse audiences. 
• Strong personal networks across relevant expert, diplomatic, civil society and government levels. 
  

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 the office). 
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

 

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to relocate in order to take up this position. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

 

London

• The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is from £52,862 - £57,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Cycle scheme.

 

Brussels 

• The indicative salary range in Brussels is €4,144.10 to €4,407.30 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). 

 

How to apply

Please submit your application in English.  Please include:  

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

The deadline for applications is Sunday 29th November 2026 at 23:59. E3G is looking to appoint quickly and so may appoint before the deadline for applications, therefore you are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience.

 

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

 

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 marginalised and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.