Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor role within affordable and sustainable energy sector. A not for profit organisation, searching for a new Policy Advisor due to growth within the business. Fantastic opportunity for a candidate with consultancy or clients based experience, with an interested in sustainability and the evolution of the use of energy. Reporting directly to the Head of Policy and Insights you will support colleagues and wider stakeholders with the development of new and existing schemes.

You will proactively identify, scope, cost and plan potential value adding research and advisory work; and Deliver agreed work to a professional standard acceptable to the internal/external client, on time and within budget, where necessary, in conjunction with the wider business. Draft clear and evidenced briefings, position papers and insights pieces for the purpose of internal and external communications. Communicate complex information to the business; and Support the policy engagement on potential new schemes.

The role will ensure the smooth introduction and transitions of policy. As such you will have strong clear communication skills (verbal and written) and able to communicate complex ideas effectively at all levels to both internal and external audiences; Relationship management, the ability to influence and build positive internal and external working relationships across different teams/organisations; Active listener that looks to understand others concerns and incorporate their viewpoints; Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; Well-developed qualitative and quantitative research skills with the ability to extract and analyse relevant data to make sound judgements; Project management of projects and external consultants; Self-motivated, organised and able to prioritise conflicting deadlines; and Flexible, worked in a dynamic and agile team environment.

The package is circa £45k per annum, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance and PHI.

Please contact our recruitment partner Danny Harding of Meridian Business Support for more information (url removed)