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

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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1 month ago

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- £33,635 - £39,955
  • National: £33,635 £36,325; London: £37,000 £39,955 (prorata for parttime hours)
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DESNZ
  • Net Zero, Buildings and Industry
  • Industrial Decarbonisation & Emissions Trading
    Type of role:
  • Policy
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 4Contents
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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 it's impactful.

Our 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 work 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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Please note DESNZ are currently reviewing our terms and conditions and pay arrangements following Machinery of Government changes and as part of the outstanding August 2023 pay award.

Please be aware there may be changes to terms and conditions and pay ranges listed in this advert ahead of you starting in post.


Job description:


The Business Energy Transformation team is expanding to meet Government ambitions to deliver significant carbon and energy reductions in the 2020s and reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The team's work is also central to delivering on the Government's commitment to reduce energy demand by 15% by 2030.


In these roles you will have the opportunity to shape and develop policy that will deliver much needed additional carbon savings in the 2020s.

You will be part of our team carrying out external engagement with private sector organisations, sharing insights on how to deliver a 15% energy reduction by 2030, to ensure that we have an aligned action plan and that we are able to deliver the actions within our remit.

This will include work to examine how we can streamline the reporting that businesses undertake on net zero and how we can better use the data to improve our policy making, delivering an expanded energy advice service in the UK, and developing policy to deliver additional savings from commercial buildings and industrial processes.


In these roles you will be a key part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team - working alongside project delivery professionals, professionals, analysts, engineers, commercial and delivery specialists.

The team is sociable and supportive, and we encourage a culture of continuous learning and development.

We're recruiting to several roles, including:

  • Policy Adviser
  • Energy Advice Service (EAS) expansion
  • Policy Adviser
- Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

  • Policy Adviser
- Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA)

  • Policy Adviser
- Non-Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)


Person specification:

More information on the key responsibilities of the specific roles we're recruiting to is included below.


Energy Advice Service (EAS) role: You will be part of a team developing policy to support SMEs in reducing their energy demand.

This will involve considering the diversity of SMEs and the various policy levers that can be used.


Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) role: You will be part of a team strengthening the existing Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.

The scheme provides large organisations with recommendations to save energy and achieve carbon and cost savings.

The work in this team will involve finalising policy decisions and working closely with the Environment Agency who administer the scheme.

Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA) role: You will be part of a team managing an approx. £1million programme to deliver better quality co
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