Senior Non-domestic Policy Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- £40,950 - £49,795

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National: £40,950 £45,265; London: £44,500 £49,795 (prorata for parttime hours)
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DESNZ
Net Zero, Buildings and Industry
SMIP & NZBI Delivery Portfolio
Type of role:
Policy
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

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Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK's long-term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation.

We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK.

The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful.

Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn.

As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is

found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

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Job description:

The Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) is a major delivery programme spanning Government and industry, replacing traditional gas and electricity meters with smart meters in homes, small businesses and public sector sites across Great Britain.

Smart meters are a key enabler of net zero emissions by 2050.

Smart meters are enabling consumers to save money by using energy when cleaner renewable generation is available and helping them to take control of their energy use and cut their bills.

They are future proofing our energy system by moving it into the digital age, making the Programme among the most significant change programmes in the history of the energy industry.

SMIP works on an exciting and complex agenda, and we need a diverse skill set to help us deliver it.

We are committed to work-life balance and flexible working. We are looking for an adaptable and collaborative individual to join a friendly, high-performing team within the programme.

The role sits within the Non-Domestic Team within SMIP; the team responsible for setting policies regarding the rollout of smart meters to small businesses and public sector sites.

We are a dedicated and friendly team that supports learning and development and wellbeing.

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Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:
Developing measures (regulatory and non-regulatory) to increase non-domestic smart meter uptake and to realise the benefits of smart metering for non-domestic customers.
Developing and delivering measures that support the current, and future, policy frameworks for nondomestic smart metering. This may include a) developing and responding to public consultations regarding key issues with regard to the smart meter rollout and b) working with lawyers, analysts and policy colleagues in DESNZ, Ofgem and across Whitehall to identify and agree policy positions.
Representing the team and our interests in wider industry and crossprogramme workshops and events.
Monitoring and reviewing policies regarding nondomestic customer experience of smart metering.
Understanding implications of emerging innovative technologies for the nondomestic smart meter rollout.
Scoping evidence needs to inform nondomestic policy considerations.

Skills and Experience- Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to distil and clearly communicate complex issues.

Policy experience in developing proposals, assessing options, interpreting data and evidence, and demonstrating good judgement and evidencebased decision making.
Ability to think strategically and understand how external influences can impact the policy direction and delivery of the programme.
Highly developed organisational skills and an ability to develop plans and see them through to delivery and completion.
Ability to work at pace, effectively managing competing priorities using good judgement and decisionmaking abilities.
Flexible and capable of adapting approaches to meet wideranging ro