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We believe a diverse team leads to higher quality policy and advocacy for the environment. We value the breadth of lived experience of our staff and support our people to thrive. We encourage applications from all sections of society, particularly those from working class backgrounds and people of colour who are underrepresented in the environment and think tank sectors.

Our current vacancies

Executive director recruitment

Work experience

We do not offer placements or work experience at Green Alliance, except through recognised schemes that we are affiliated with, like our Positive Action Trainee Scheme. This scheme has an annual recruitment cycle, follow us on LinkedIn or sign-up to our e-news to see when recruitment opens.

Looking for guidance on entering the environmental or think tank sectors? See here for our resource page to help you find the right role.

Starting my career at Green Alliance has been a great opportunity to learn about how to bring about positive change in UK politics. The team here have so much expertise and have really helped to demystify the inaccessible world of Westminster. From day one, Green Alliance has consistently made me feel that they value my perspective and provided the support necessary for me to develop my knowledge and skills.

Emily Carr, policy and programme assistant

Starting my career at Green Alliance has been an incredibly valuable experience. I’ve explored a wide range of work, helping me to identify the skills I want to develop and the areas I’m passionate about. From meeting a Secretary of State to learning about legislation and engaging with people across the sector, this role has given me insights I couldn’t have gained elsewhere. The team’s expertise and support have made all the difference, and I'm grateful for how much I've learned here.

Sara Bellar, politics trainee

Working at Green Alliance has given me the chance to pursue a career in environmental policy and advocacy. It’s been a great opportunity to influence dialogue, facilitate collaboration between parliamentarians and key stakeholders, and to experience a supportive and inclusive organisational culture.

Aradhna Tandon, policy assistant on Green Alliance’s graduate scheme 2020-21

Working at Green Alliance has been an exciting way to apply my knowledge of economics and the environment into practice. I've contributed to work across different policy topics like nature-economy and industrial decarbonisation, while learning how a think tank influences positive change. The team has been friendly and supportive throughout the traineeship, and I feel like I have learnt so much and grown confident working in a political environment.

Partha Mulay, policy trainee

Kickstarting my career with Green Alliance has been an invaluable experience. Within my role, I’ve been able to explore different areas of work across the organisation, helping me identify my interests while developing a broad set of skills. The team at Green Alliance has a wealth of experience, providing a fantastic pool of knowledge that has significantly enhanced my own capabilities, from research techniques to engaging with politicians. Ultimately, I enjoy coming into work every day, which probably says it all.

Nadia Sabania, policy and programme assistant

Starting my career at Green Alliance has been a great introduction to the environmental sector. No two days have felt the same, helping me to develop practical skills, from compiling funder reports to understanding internal operations in finance and data. I've also observed how UK environmental policy is shaped and had the chance to engage professionally with stakeholders, across business, NGOs and government. These experiences have added real value to my career and helped clarify the kind of work I’d like to pursue next.

Alyssa Hua, operations trainee