Job Description
Job description
Ref Number
B04-05436
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
13-Oct-2026
About us
The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is a world-leading school in research and teaching on sustainability transformations. The Institute for Sustainable Resources is one of four institutes within BSEER, with a mission to generate knowledge in the globally sustainable use of natural resources and train the future leaders in the field.
About the role
The position is funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as part of its Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE). A key workstream of the ESCoE programme is the improved measurement and presentation of natural capital, both in extended national accounts and in other published economic accounts. The focus of this post is to contribute to ONS’s measurement of natural capital in both physical and monetary terms, and its communication to decision makers and other stakeholders.
The salary bracket for this post is £43,124 - £51,610 (including London Allowance) with appointments generally made at the lower end of the scale.
This post is available from January 2026 and is funded for 15 months in the first instance; further funding to support the post may become available.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or the application process, please contact bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk.
If you have specific questions about the role please contact Prof. Paul Ekins, p.ekins@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
The applicant will be required to have a PhD in an area relevant to natural capital measurement and accounting, and demonstrate knowledge of natural capital concepts and approaches to its measurement (e.g. stock/flow differences, ecosystem services, environmental valuation methods) and have experience of research in some or all of national accounting, natural capital, environmental valuation, input-output analysis and related topics.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade + and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
£43,124–£51,610 a year
Full–time
Ref Number
B04-05436
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
13-Oct-2026
About us
The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is a world-leading school in research and teaching on sustainability transformations. The Institute for Sustainable Resources is one of four institutes within BSEER, with a mission to generate knowledge in the globally sustainable use of natural resources and train the future leaders in the field.
About the role
The position is funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as part of its Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE). A key workstream of the ESCoE programme is the improved measurement and presentation of natural capital, both in extended national accounts and in other published economic accounts. The focus of this post is to contribute to ONS’s measurement of natural capital in both physical and monetary terms, and its communication to decision makers and other stakeholders.
The salary bracket for this post is £43,124 - £51,610 (including London Allowance) with appointments generally made at the lower end of the scale.
This post is available from January 2026 and is funded for 15 months in the first instance; further funding to support the post may become available.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or the application process, please contact bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk.
If you have specific questions about the role please contact Prof. Paul Ekins, p.ekins@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
The applicant will be required to have a PhD in an area relevant to natural capital measurement and accounting, and demonstrate knowledge of natural capital concepts and approaches to its measurement (e.g. stock/flow differences, ecosystem services, environmental valuation methods) and have experience of research in some or all of national accounting, natural capital, environmental valuation, input-output analysis and related topics.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade + and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
£43,124–£51,610 a year
Full–time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Research Fellow in Natural Capital Accounting position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
