Transport and Storage

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 343937**Salary**:

- £37,470 - £45,565- National: £37,470 - £41,925; London: £41,055 - £45,565- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DESNZ - Energy Infrastructure - Carbon Capture, Usage & Storage (CCUS)**Type of role**:

- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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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**:

- Would you like to join a critical programme for addressing climate change? In 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to legislate to have “net zero” carbon emissions by 2050, meaning we will no longer be a net emitter of greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) can play a crucial role in reaching net zero. It can be an engine to drive cleaner, sustainable growth, transforming our industrial heartlands. It can also unlock new jobs and innovative businesses, raising productivity and competitiveness across the UK.
- We are looking for a policy advisor to be part of the CCUS Transport and Storage negotiating team playing an important role in ensuring Governmental priorities on CCUS are achieved, including negotiating the Economic Licence and other contracts with Transport and Storage Companies (T&SCos) to incentivise them to build and operate the network to transport and store carbon for the first phase of the CCUS programme.**Person specification**:
Coordinate and drive the team’s input into the programme-wide business cases

Plan and deliver publication and any consultations on the Economic License and other contractual material, including leading engagement with Private Offices and planning and delivering Perm Sec and Ministerial clearances of submissions (including write rounds).

Aid in the implementation of Subsidy Control Framework applicable to T&SCo. Help to obtain approval by senior committees for the framework and associated recommendations on how to deal with subsidy control issues. This includes gaining approval from the SAU and ensuring that there is alignment with subsidy control positions of the programme.

Support the identification and development of a of exemptions and derogations, to be negotiated with Cabinet Office and the treasury. Manage and mitigate where possible impacts of classification to the central government sub-sector.

Interface with other CCUS and wider Whitehall team on development of CCUS related legislation (e.g. third party access to CCUS networks.

Support the team’s delivery of key workstreams, including financing, the development of the economic regulatory regime, the development of project development plans.

**Skills and experience**

Be exceptionally organised and have experience of prioritising workloads to meet conflicting and sometimes ambiguous objectives and deliver in fast-paced environments.

Have experience of collaborative and relationship building skills, working professionally with external and internal stakeholders and drawing on expertise and information across disciplines.

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external audiences

**Desirable**
- Knowledge of economics, insurance markets or contracting
- Knowledge of Energy Policy
- Knowledge of negotiating practices
- Experience with project finance o