Sitting within the Corporate Affairs Directorate, reporting into the Senior Policy Manager, you will be instrumental in delivering my client's policy programme in support of their strategic aims.
Client Details
Our client is a large-scale organisation in the public sector, specifically dealing with energy management. They are known for their commitment to sustainable practices and their significant contribution to the energy industry. With a large team spread across the UK, they are making a tangible impact on the country's energy landscape.
Description
Key tasks / responsibilities of the successful Policy Manager:
- * Develop my client's policy programme in support of their strategic aims, working closely with the Senior Policy Manager and broader Corporate Affairs team
- Be a subject matter expert on the energy sector
- Work with internal and external stakeholders, to identify, and develop, possible improvements for the current policy approach, and engage with stakeholders in this context
- Develop and deliver new and compelling evidence to drive stakeholder engagement to a net-zero future and as a tool to support consumer engagement in the energy system
- Ensure that my client applies high-quality methodologies to develop evidence-based policy views
- Communicate my client's policy views with clear and compelling arguments and supporting evidence; and assisting the wider team with the materials and arguments that they need to be advocates for my client's policy aims
- Represent the Corporate Affairs Directorate on cross-directorate working groups, including for segmented audiences such as the private rented sector, microbusinesses and consumers in vulnerable circumstances
- Provide regular and timely policy updates across the organisation, compiling briefings on key consultations and decisions for dissemination to senior leadership
- Represent my client at third-party stakeholder events
- The role will involve a certain amount of travel within Great Britain and occasional evening and weekend working
Profile
Skills, experience and competencies needed to be a successful Policy Manager:
Essential
- Experience of monitoring and analysing complex policy environments, conveying relevant impacts on an organisation, and subsequently advising on the organisation's approach
- Experience developing policy positions and related materials, in particular those which are based on a strong and/or sophisticated evidence base
- Experience in communicating complex policy aims and broader thought leadership through clear and compelling materials and argument
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Appreciation for the diversity of the people and communities of Great Britain and embrace this diversity in your approach to work
Desirable
- Knowledge of the policy landscape governing the the energy sector.
- Creativity and innovation when communicating technical topics for varied audiences
- Ability to act as external ambassador and public platform and media spokesperson for my client
Job Offer
Every member of the team goes above and beyond, helps one another out and contributes to the achievement of our clients ambitious goals. They think it's only right to reward colleagues accordingly:
- A competitive salary in the range of £41,000 - £51,000.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Gym memberships
- Private medical insurance
- Bi-annual health check
- Annual eye test
- Season ticket loan
- 5 annual volunteer days
- £1,000 (net) work anniversary gift
- Local discounts with Better Bankside Buzz Offers
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Option to take out a personal loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free standard breakfast and healthy snacks provided in the office
- An in-house wellbeing programme
- Competitive pension scheme
- Travel around Great Britain.
Based in London OR Edinburgh.
You'll get to work in a supportive team that encourages each other to exceed expectations and have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the public sector, specifically in energy management.
Are you ready to take on this rewarding challenge? If you are passionate about policy and have the skills and experience we need, we would be delighted to receive your application.