Jobs

New senior researcher position
We are currently looking to recruit one, or potentially two, experienced senior researchers/consultants. The job specification can be found here. If you are interested in applying, and meet the requirements set out in the spec, please email a full CV and covering letter using the form at the bottom of the job specification by Friday 12 March 2010.

In addition to the above, we offer a limited number of paid internships (usually for a period of three months) throughout the year and often work with specialist freelancers (with a strong, recognised track record in sustainable development). More details on these opportunities are outlined below. 

Joining the Brook Lyndhurst team
Our first choice will usually be to recruit from within but we are always interested in receiving high quality, speculative applications, which we really do ‘keep on file'. We also offer a limited number of 3-4 month paid internships every year. Should you wish to be considered for future full-time positions or an internship, please note the following requirements:

  • ALL applicants must send a covering letter and a full CV outlining what they have to offer, why they would be interested in working for us and previous relevant experience.
  • ALL applicants (except for the role of Office Manager), must include a short essay on the following question: “In light of the current credit crunch, what is the future of sustainable development and what role does government policy have to play?” (no more than 400 words);
  • A covering email must be sent, with the material described above to Michael Fernandez using this form. All applications (from anyone, for any position) will remain unread if the application does not conform to these requirements;
  • If you are applying for a paid internship, please note that we never have more than one place available. (For ethical reasons, we do not provide unpaid internships). Please also state in your application when you will be available; and
  • For ALL positions, we require evidence of the following: an outstanding academic background in a relevant field; an aptitude for working with both numerical data and qualitative information; a reasonable working knowledge of spreadsheets or databases; an ability to communicate analytical findings/information in written material; a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with others; commitment to producing high quality work, on time, regularly; and good communication skills.

Freelancing for Brook Lyndhurst
If you are interested in freelance work, please tell us about your current projects, areas of expertise (research methods and subject matter) and your availability.

Successful candidates for full time positions can expect a rewarding salary, profit and performance-related bonus, individually tailored training, a stimulating and friendly working environment, and the opportunity to shape both their own future path as well as the future path of Brook Lyndhurst. We encourage applications from individuals irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, age, faith, disability or sexual orientation. If you would like more information please contact Alex on 020 8846 2100.

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Brook Lyndhurst Blog

  • Rules of the game

    I experienced an intriguing juxtaposition of meetings last Wednesday that revealed much about the challenges facing us if we are truly to embed sustainability within the decision-making mindsets of the powerful. The first meeting comprised a lunchtime seminar organised by Consumer Focus. Drawing on a recently published paper, the seminar had been convened to discuss a [...] 

  • The A-B-C of CBA

    Cost-benefit analysis [CBA] techniques currently have a central place in policy evaluation in the UK. CBA assesses projects and policies by assigning monetary values to the costs and benefits expected from them. These values are then summed, allowing policy makers to make judgements about whether those initiatives with higher net benefits should be prioritised over those with [...] 

  • The Daily Mail and the value of evaluation

    We generally don’t bother commenting on misleading reporting of environmental issues. Journalists (and I speak as someone who used to be one) have been putting a sensationalist spin on stories (and non-stories) since newspapers began. Moreover, anecdotal evidence from discussion groups we’ve run suggests that much of the sceptical coverage on environmental issues has very [...]