Senior Analyst - Carbon and Land

Do you want to help inform how the UK understands and debates carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in the context of the net zero transition, including the role that land use and nature can play? Do you enjoy making complex issues easier to understand for a wide audience, including journalists, decision-makers and the public?

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is a non-profit organisation that supports informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK. We provide independent analysis and accessible briefings to the media and other stakeholders to improve understanding of climate-related topics and contribute to evidence-based discussions. Our work covers a range of issues including land use, transport, the power sector, and heating and buildings, with a focus on the UK but with international work too.

This role involves tracking and responding to media, political, and policy debates on CDR, focusing initially on land-based removals and expanding to engineered removals. You will highlight trade-offs, counter misinformation, and support fact-based future debates.

Working closely with our Head of Land and Head of Analysis, you will contribute new analysis, monitor the debate, and help develop communications outputs. This is a unique opportunity to play a role in how the UK engages with one of the most complex and fast-evolving areas of climate policy.

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave.
• Hybrid Working Model: Benefit from the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration.
• Monthly Team Days: Connect and collaborate with colleagues during regular team building events.
• Healthshield Healthcare Scheme: Access essential health and wellness support, including optical, dental, and physiotherapy coverage.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions: We match employee pension contributions up to 5%.
• Fora office amenities:
• An on-site gym with wellness classes.
• A rooftop terrace with stunning views of London, including The Shard.
• Fully stocked kitchens with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
• Comfortable breakout areas, a reading room, and private phone booths.
• Secure bike storage and shower facilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Analyse land use, nature-based solutions, and CDR using various sources and data; present findings clearly in reports, briefings, press releases, and social media content.
• Monitor and analyse emerging political and media debate around CDR and nature-based solutions, including misinformation.
• Provide fast turnaround analysis of breaking developments, synthesising findings into accessible and impactful outputs for media and other stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on climate and energy policy, particularly CDR, land use, and related political and media narratives.
  • Support strategic planning around key moments, identifying risks and opportunities to support well informed discussion and responsible coverage of these topics.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across programmes to develop joined up, multi-channel communications outputs
  • Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in the land use, CDR, climate, media and policy communities.
  • Brief journalists on CDR issues and our findings, and, where appropriate, act as a media spokesperson for ECIU.
  • Contribute to ECIU’s newsletter, website, and other outward facing materials.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Analysis
  • Strong analytical background.
  • An academic background in environmental science or related areas (preferably at a Masters or PhD level).
  • Ability to quickly analyse data and summarise key insights in accessible, engaging formats.
  • Skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, including familiarity with key data sources relating to CDR and the ability to develop new analysis projects to answer relevant questions.
  • Ability to design and deliver new analysis projects relevant to carbon dioxide removal (CDR), land use and net zero.
  • Skilled in using data to support communications and build compelling, evidence-based outputs.
  • Knowledge and Context
    • Good understanding of UK climate policy and the net zero transition.
    • Familiarity with the role of CDR and nature-based solutions in climate strategy.
    • Awareness of key trade-offs, uncertainties, and areas of public and political debate around CDR.
    • Appreciation of the broader political and economic context, including the roles of government, industry and civil society.
    • Communication and Networks
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in clear, concise language for a range of audiences.
      • Awareness of evolving discussions in media and Parliament relating to climate and carbon removal.
      • Experience developing outputs or commentary that align with public and parliamentary discourse.
      • Skilled in building and maintaining productive, trust-based relationships with stakeholders including journalists, policymakers, academics and NGOs.
      • Experience in journalism, public affairs or communications, particularly on technical or high-profile topics.
      • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding to emerging stories or shifting political developments.

Desirable

• 3-5 years’ experience working in the energy, climate or nature sectors.
• Familiarity with government datasets or other key sources relevant to net zero and CDR.
• Experience briefing stakeholders, such as journalists or MPs.
• Understanding of the UK media, particularly its reporting on climate and climate change.
  

Candidate information and how to apply 

How to apply: 

Please submit a CV and written supporting statement to jobs@eciu.net before 2^nd June 2025. 

Applications must include a supporting statement to be considered.

The supporting statement should cover:

• Experience in media and informing public debate on specific issues.
• Examples of translating complex content for non-expert audiences.
• Knowledge of the UK’s decarbonisation pathway, including land use and carbon dioxide removal debates.
• Experience in analysis for policy or media contexts.
• Independent content development and stakeholder engagement, prioritising tasks in fast-paced settings.
• Interest in the role and the contribution to ECIU’s mission.

We’re keen to diversify the voices and perspectives in our team, helping the sector we work with to become more inclusive and diverse. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are always open to flexible hours and varying shift patterns.  

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact jobs@eciu.net  

We can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in the UK. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.