Policy Adviser - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Details:


Reference number:


Salary:

- £37,470 - £45,565
  • National: £37,470 £41,925 London: £41,055 £45,565
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:

  • DESNZ
  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Hydrogen & Industrial Carbon Capture
    Type of role:
  • Policy
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
Location

About the job


Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:


DESNZ
The responsibilities for the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero for 2023 are as follows:

  • Delivering security of energy supply
  • Ensuring properly functioning energy markets
  • Encouraging greater energy efficiency
  • Seizing the opportunities of net zero to lead the world in new green industries

For 2023, our priorities are:

  • Ensure security of energy supply this winter, next winter and in the longerterm bringing down energy bills and reducing inflation.
  • Ensure the UK is on track to meet its legally binding Net Zero commitments and support economic growth by significantly speeding up delivery of network infrastructure and domestic energy production.
  • Improve the energy efficiency of UK homes, businesses and public sector buildings to meet the 15% demand reduction ambition.
  • Deliver current schemes to support energy consumers with their bills and develop options for longterm reform to improve how the electricity market works for families and businesses.
  • Seize the economic benefits of Net Zero, including the jobs and growth created through investment in new green industries.
  • Pass the Energy Bill to support the emerging CCUS and hydrogen sectors; to update the governance of the energy system; and to reduce the time taken to consent offshore wind.

Our Inclusive Environment


We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves.

We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


Job description:


  • Do you want to join a friendly, supportive and diverse team which is committed to decarbonising the UK energy system? This is a great opportunity to come and work on hydrogen
  • These roles sit within the Hydrogen Economy team. The team has an ambitious programme of work which seeks to deliver a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK, consistent with the vision set out in the government's Hydrogen Strategy.
  • With hydrogen set to play a key role in decarbonising industry, transport and power, there couldn't be a better time to join the team.

Person specification:


  • We are recruiting 2 SEO policy advisors:
  • 1)

Hydrogen market framework:

Working with industry, Ofgem and colleagues across government to ensure the market framework that governs the conveyance of hydrogen through pipes is fit for purpose.


  • 2)

Hydrogen blending:

Working with industry, network owners/operators and regulators to develop the evidence base to support a key Government commitment to make a policy decision on whether to enable blending of up to 20% hydrogen into existing gas networks.


  • In both roles, responsibilities will include:
  • Planning work-streams and driving forward progress at pace in areas of responsibility, identifying risks and putting mitigations in place.
  • Working collaboratively across teams to build consensus around delivery options and making considered recommendations to senior colleagues.
  • Identifying, obtaining and critically assessing information from a variety of sources to inform policy recommendations.
  • Leading engagement with potential asset owners, investors, Ofgem and other key stakeholders to better understand views and reflecting these in correspondence.
  • Drafting content for consultations and government responses, and any followup legislation.
  • Securing relevant clearances and approvals by presenting timely, coherent and convincing positions.

Skills and Experience

  • We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills/experience:
  • Have experience in the development of policy and/or strategy.
  • Are an analytical thinker who is able to critically evaluate complex and often conflicting information in order to make evidencebased recommendations.
  • Have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships
More jobs from Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
See all jobs of Department for Energy Security & Net Zero