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Strategy Adviser, Energy Security Strategy Team

4 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

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 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�enormously proud�to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.��

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 Energy Security and Resilience Directorate is a friendly environment with a clear purpose and collaborative way of working. We ensure the UK has a reliable and resilient supply of energy.

We are recruiting a HEO to join the Energy Security Strategy Team. This team sits at the heart of ensuring security of energy supply in the short and longer-term and works across the department and with key external stakeholders to provide a whole system strategic perspective. A role in this team enables you to be at the forefront of shaping the nation's energy security strategy while monitoring and communicating the current picture to senior audiences.� Key workstreams include:

� Supporting initiatives to identify, develop, and prioritise strategies and measures aimed at bolstering the security of our energy supply.

� Assessing and monitoring risks to energy security in collaboration with key partners, including National Energy System Operator, National Gas Transmission, Met Office, and Ofgem.

� Coordinating briefings for Ministers and senior officials.

� Coordinating responses to Ministerial correspondence, FOI requests, written and oral Parliamentary Questions This role will provide exposure to work carried out in other energy groups within the Department and therefore provides an excellent opportunity to develop your big picture understanding of the energy security landscape, strategic thinking, and skills in building consensus and delivering through others. This is an exciting role working on a critical policy area with opportunities to brief senior stakeholders, including senior civil servants and Ministers. It will involve close working with a variety of teams across the gas and electricity policy areas, both within the Department and at external stakeholder organisations such as System Operators and pride ourselves on our dynamic work environment, offering roles that challenge and enrich our team members' professional lives. Joining our team means being part of a supportive, innovative environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional development is taken seriously. We work flexibly around the UK, and we are a multidisciplinary team that brings together many Civil Service professions.

Person specification

Key responsibilities

� Working across different priority areas and being flexible and adaptable

� Analysing complex and varying sources of evidence and data to inform policy and delivery solutions.

� Supporting the delivery of high quality and evidence-based advice, briefings and submissions for Ministers and senior officials to support decision making and policy delivery.

� Maintaining relationships across the Department and wider Government, to develop expertise to support successful policy delivery.

� Engaging stakeholders and securing agreement from others to achieve key policy outcomes

� Translating priorities into policy delivery and focus on successful delivery of the outcomes.�

Skills and experience

We would love to hear from you if you have:

� Proven ability to perform consistently to tight timescales and are comfortable with working in dynamic environments with multiple priorities.

� Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters to different audiences.��

And have experience in one or more of the following areas:

� Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve progress on shared objectives, respecting difference and external experience.

� Using an eye for detail, strong problem-solving or analytical skills, and the ability to grapple with complex policy issues from an evidence-driven perspective.

The successful applicant will be supported through an active learning and development culture, including through a directorate committee dedicated to L&D; access to training fitted to individuals� experiences and interests; access to the DESNZ academy Energy Security and Net Zero Curriculum and roles which offer stretch and development on the job.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at PaceCommunicating and InfluencingMaking Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Delivering at PaceCommunicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �33,635, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes �9,081 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.Automatic enrolment into the , with an average employer contribution of 27%.A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.

Office attendance

The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.