Policy Advisor

7 months ago

London, United Kingdom SSE Full time

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

**About the Role**

**Base Location**: London, Glasgow, Perth preferred - We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception.

**Salary**:£38,700 - £58,100 (depending on skills and experience) + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

**Working Pattern**: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options available

We're looking to recruit a Policy Advisor seeking to develop a career in the energy sector, and motivated to help SSE deliver an orderly transition to net zero, providing the energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.

As part of the Corporate Affairs team embedded within SSE Thermal and Energy Markets, and reporting into the Head of Policy, you'll be involved in interpreting and communicating the impact that upcoming changes to government policy could have on SSE's activities and influencing the policy direction of travel. Primarily focussed on UK policy, you'll also contribute to the team's work on Irish and EU policy developments.

You'll be required to analyse and interpret government policies, communicate and give advice on important policy developments and contribute to the design and delivery of advocacy and engagement strategies aligned with business objectives. This will cover topics including energy security, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage and the net zero transition.

**Key responsibilities for this role will include**:

- Analysing and interpreting key government policies across topics including energy security, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and the net zero transition.
- Interpreting and communicating the impact of upcoming or proposed policy changes on SSE's activities, primarily focusing on UK policy, and contributing to work on Irish and EU policy.
- Providing policy support to business functions, including business development, in identification and execution of business opportunities.
- Working across SSE to contribute to the design and delivery of advocacy and engagement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Representing SSE externally, including being a leading voice in trade associations, and developing and delivering engagements with government officials.

**What do I need?**

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- An interest in the energy sector with a broad and up-to-date understanding of emerging trends and innovations.
- An understanding of the role of policy in the energy sector and on the delivery of business objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey arguments that persuade and influence others.
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, synthesise technical information from multiple sources and formulate evidence-based recommendations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, seek co-operation from, influence or motivate others to help resolve problems.

**About our Business**

Our Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy (CARS) function combines three quite separate but intrinsically linked businesses, with a shared focus on advising, influencing and communicating SSE's strategy and interests with key stakeholders. This involves the interpretation of complex political and regulatory changes, skilled lobbying to inform the future energy ecosystem, and innovative communication techniques to ensure SSE's story is reached by a broad range of audiences including investors, competitors, governments, partners, suppliers, communities, and both current and prospective employees.

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing up to £40bn over the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

**What's in it for you?**

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