European Energy Policy Senior Analyst

Cpl; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in energy policy is seeking a European Energy Policy Senior Analyst in Belfast. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £55k per year, along with performance bonuses and benefits like private medical cover. Responsibilities include ensuring understanding of EU energy policies, engaging with government and stakeholders, and coordinating roles in European energy bodies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and policy analysis experience. Hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Complimentary lunch

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in policy analysis within a European energy context.
• Ability to draft documentation clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the organisation understands current and future EU energy policy.
• Lead engagement with government departments and key industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate the client's role within European energy bodies.

Skills

Policy analysis

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial awareness

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CPL Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with our client for a European Energy Policy Senior Analyst on a permanent full-time basis, based in Belfast with a salary up to £55, per year.

Our client:

• A leader in electricity infrastructure that put their employees at the forefront of everything they do, with a commitment to effectively meet Northern Ireland’s energy needs.

The role:

With a full copy of the Job Spec available on request, the European Energy Policy Senior Analyst will:

• Play a key role in ensuring the organisation has a clear understanding of current and future European energy policy that impacts on our client.
• Focus on the energy policy landscape at a European level and ensure full compliance in meeting its obligations under the EU network codes and regulations.
• Ensure the Management team has full visibility of future EU energy policies and network codes and assess the implications on a NI and SEM basis.
• Lead on engagement with government departments, relevant regulatory bodies and key industry stakeholders on EU energy related matters.
• Coordinate our client’s role within the various European energy bodies, engage across the organisation to ensure a consistent approach and coordinate with EirGrid on SEM related matters.

The person:

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a closely related discipline, and minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in policy analysis ideally within a European energy context.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities with attention to detail, coupled with the ability to make reasoned judgements based on available information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to summarise and communicate complex issues.
• Ability to draft documentation in a rational, evidence-based, clear and concise manner.
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills - ability to meet deadlines with high quality deliverables.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness and the proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to leverage these tools for data analysis, reporting, and professional documentation.
• Demonstrated flexible working approach with ability to lead and prioritise a wide range of demands and activities whilst maintaining a professional and positive focus.
• Ability to guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy.

On offer:

• Salary up to £55, per year and performance related bonus
• Hybrid working – TBD at interview.
• Private medical cover, and pension matching.
• Enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity leave and wellbeing days.
• Cycle to Work, EV scheme, free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch.

To apply, contact Wes McCullough by clicking on the Apply link.

*ONLY CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED*