Climate Change Analyst
55AI CAN DO55%moving to93%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM NURSING AND MIDWIFERY →
Climate Change Analyst
Climate change analysts study information about the environment and make predictions about how the planet will change. They help governments and businesses plan what to do about global warming.
AI is doing more of the routine, the core still needs you
AI already handles a lot of the day-to-day output here, but the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is not going away. Get fluent with the tools, and lean hard into the part of the job that structurally needs a person.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Climate Change AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior analysts in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience in climate research and policy evaluation.£28,000 - £34,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Climate Change AnalystAt this stage, you will lead projects, conduct independent research, and provide strategic recommendations based on your analyses.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Climate Change Analyst/Head of Climate StrategyIn this peak role, you will oversee large-scale climate initiatives, influence policy at a national level, and mentor junior analysts, driving significant change in climate action.£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.