Senior 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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Tom O´Connor

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- £50,305 - £61,145

National: £50,305 £57,760 London: £54,710 £61,145
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DESNZ
Energy Markets and Supply
Energy, Markets & Analysis
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

Job summary:

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 its 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.

We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously.

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.

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Job description:

We are hiring Grade 7 Senior Policy Advisors to join the DESNZ Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) team - a flagship reform programme, and top priority across Government including for No.

10 and HMT, where you will contribute to shaping Great Britain's long-term electricity market arrangements.

Whilst we have made huge progress in decarbonising the electricity system, our electricity markets were not designed for the new challenges that Net Zero brings.

The REMA team is central to delivering the changes needed.

As the backbone of the future electricity system, it is critical that electricity markets are designed to rapidly deploy high volumes of renewables and other low carbon technologies, including electricity storage, hydrogen to power, and carbon capture, so that we can meet our climate change targets, maintain security of energy supply, and deliver value for money for consumers.

The REMA team is responsible for assessing, designing, and delivering a package of electricity market reforms that can drive the investment needed to achieve our decarbonisation targets.

Our work going forward will focus on using evidence gathered through the 2022 and 2024 consultations, alongside external research, analysis, and through close working with internal and external stakeholders to determine which options can best meet the Government's objectives for the future electricity system.

We will also need to ensure the impacts and pathways to implementation for preferred policy options are properly understood, and that we communicate the programme's progress and objectives effectively for stakeholders.

Investing to create a renewablesbased system at pace
Transitioning away from an unabated gasbased system to a flexible, resilient, and decarbonised system
Operating and optimising a renewablesbased system costeffectively

We are recruiting to fill vacancies in the following areas:

Future Electricity Security

Wholesale Electricity Markets

Future Renewables Investment
We pride ourselves on having a friendly, inclusive, and supportive work environment. We support team members to develop themselves and their careers. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and to offering flexible working opportunities. We are keen to hear from those who work part-time, job-share or have other flexible working arrangements.

Person specification:

As a successful applicant you will be at the forefront of a high-profile policy area.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing, delivering, and communicating proposals for reforms that will be vital for the transition to Net Zero.

Not only will you have the chance to shape radical and long-lasting reforms to improve the energy markets, you will also have the opportunity to develop yourself and use your skills and talents to build a rewarding career.

The roles include: