Policy Advisor
4 weeks ago
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Policy Adviser to join our Policy Solutions team tasked with consolidating and refreshing our existing policy expertise as well as with developing creative policy solutions to some of the world’s most difficult and pressing challenges.
As Policy Adviser you will work closely with one of our energy corporate partners and focus on influencing policy related to accelerating the deployment of low carbon technologies in the home and making sure we are decarbonising the UK’s energy and heating sector. You will get involved on wider net zero policy in the climate team as well as climate and land use, working with the UK government and key stakeholders too. Your remit will include analysing existing and proposed policies for effectiveness and quality as well as researching new policy ideas. You will also produce technical reports, coordinate activity with regional colleagues and develop links and strategic relationships with other organisations to maximise our impact.
investment from global funders. The role will act as a coordinator across the high-value income streams but play an active role in the delivery of philanthropic income.
We’re looking for someone with:
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Experience and knowledge in climate policy.
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An understanding of how policy is developed and influenced, how policy and politics interact and how one can be used to influence the other.
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Experience of carrying out and commissioning research.
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Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
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An understanding of the opportunities and challenges that arise from working on issues across the whole of the UK.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £37,581pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
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Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays
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Flexible working options
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5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
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Training and development opportunities
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Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date: 19/12/2024
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