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Strategic Research Lead – Sustainable Maritime Fuels Lloyd’s Register
(1-year contract, with potential for extension)
Location: London / Flexible, with occasional travel as required
We are seeking a passionate and driven Research and Analytical Lead to join our team for an initial one-year contract (with the possibility of extension). This mid-senior role will be critical to supporting the delivery of our Fuel Adoption Programme , focused on accelerating the scalable uptake of sustainable maritime fuels. Working across three strategic pillars — Evidence and Insights for Action, Investment Models for Market Creation and Scaling Up, and System Alignment and National/Regional Policy Leverage — this role offers the opportunity to shape solutions to systemic market failures and support a just and effective maritime energy transition.
You will be part of a mission-driven team working at the forefront of maritime decarbonisation. Your work will directly contribute to addressing some of the most critical market failures blocking the adoption of sustainable fuels, helping catalyse a safer, cleaner, and more inclusive global energy transition.
Develop decision-support tools and frameworks to support evidence-based interventions and policy alignment
Conduct technical research to engage with strategic partners
Support strategic convenings, workshops, and working groups to accelerate multi-fuel adoption pathways and facilitate cross-sector collaborations between maritime, energy, finance, and government stakeholders.
Support the development and promotion of innovative financing models to unlock private and public capital.
Contribute to the design and testing of innovative financing models and PPPs that address early-stage project risks.
Support modelling and analysis of fuel adoption pathways and infrastructure needs at port, including land-based co-benefits
Contribute to the development of regional transition roadmaps and energy hub concepts.
4–8 years of experience in programme management, strategy consulting, energy transition, sustainable finance, maritime, or related fields.
~ Strong understanding of the maritime sector, energy systems, sustainable fuels, or climate finance.
~ Track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders across public and private sectors.
~ Technical literacy in maritime decarbonisation (e.g. alternative fuels, port infrastructure, energy systems)
~ Experience working with data and models (especially around fuel pathways, cost structures, or emissions modelling)
~ Excellent research, analysis, and communication skills — the ability to turn complex information into actionable outputs for a diverse group of stakeholders including policymakers, maritime, energy, finance actors
~ Contract: Full-time, 1-year contract (with possibility of extension based on performance and funding).
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and location.
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.
Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.
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Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Public Safety, Maritime Transportation, and Non-profit Organizations
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