Head of Offshore Policy

Murray McIntosh; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Renewables in Glasgow is seeking a Head of Offshore to lead its government policy work across offshore energy, with a primary focus on offshore wind. The role requires engaging with industry, government and stakeholders to influence public policy, legislation and regulation, and to represent the organisation externally.

You will lead policy development, chair industry groups, and act as a public-facing spokesperson while building strong relationships with members and external partners.

Qualifications

• Policy professional with experience influencing energy/public policy.
• Credibility engaging senior stakeholders and chairing groups.
• Comfort speaking across a broad offshore agenda with specialist input when needed.
• Strong communication and external representation.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore energy policy work with a focus on offshore wind.
• Engage with the Scottish Government on planning, environmental, and consenting policy.
• Chair or co-chair industry groups addressing deployment barriers.
• Monitor policy developments and shape strategic responses.
• Contribute to thinking on offshore skills, supply chain enablers and market context.
• Act as a public-facing spokesperson, representing Scottish Renewables at events.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Energy policy knowledge

Job description

PermanentREF: #BBBH12391## Head of Offshore Policy### OverviewScottish Renewables is seeking a **Head of Offshore** to lead its government policy work across offshore energy, with a primary focus on offshore wind.Scottish Renewables is the trade body for Scotland's renewable energy industry, representing over 380 organisations across offshore and onshore wind, solar, hydropower, low‐carbon heat, wave and tidal energy, hydrogen, and the supply chains that support them.Reporting to the Director of Offshore, this is a senior policy leadership role responsible for engaging collaboratively with industry, government and stakeholders to influence Scottish and UK public policy, legislation and regulation. The role has a strong external profile and requires confidence speaking across the full range of offshore‐related issues.As Scotland accelerates the deployment of offshore renewables, Scottish Renewables plays a central role in shaping the policy environment that enables projects to be delivered at scale.**Key responsibilities*** Lead Scottish Renewables' offshore energy policy work, with a focus on offshore wind* Drive engagement with the Scottish Government, particularly across planning, environmental and consenting policy* Chair or co‐chair industry groups addressing barriers to offshore deployment* Monitor policy and legislative developments and shape strategic responses* Contribute to thinking on offshore skills, supply chain enablers and market context, working closely with internal colleagues* Act as a public‐facing spokesperson, representing Scottish Renewables in the media and at events* Build and maintain strong relationships with members and external stakeholders* Line manage an Offshore Policy Officer, with scope for future team growth**About you**You will be a confident and politically aware policy professional with a strong understanding of offshore wind and the wider offshore energy landscape.You are likely to bring:* Experience influencing public policy in energy or a related sector* Credibility engaging senior stakeholders and chairing groups* The ability to speak confidently across a broad offshore agenda, drawing on specialist expertise where needed* Strong communication skills and comfort representing an organisation externally* Interest in people leadership, with line management experience helpful but not essential**Additional Information & How to Apply**You will join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team, working on a hybrid basis (max 2 days from home) from the Glasgow office. Occasional overnight stays and weekend travel/event attendance will be required.Application deadline is **23:59, Thursday 23rd April**. No cover letter required, but please ensure all relevant experience is highlighted on your CV.**Full UK right to work required. Sponsorship not available.**