Policy & Commercial Development Lead

Low Carbon Contracts Company; Leeds, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low carbon organization is seeking a Policy & Commercial Development Lead to drive progress towards government’s Clean Power and Net Zero targets. The successful candidate will manage various low carbon schemes while collaborating with government departments and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include advising on scheme design and representing the company at events. A competitive salary of circa £48,000 plus an array of benefits is offered.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus, up to 10%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 8% pension contribution

Professional membership subscription

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Confidential employee assistance programs

Paid volunteering days

Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in policy development and implementation.
• Ability to influence senior leaders with complex ideas.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on design of payment mechanisms and governance.
• Provide independent advice to government and stakeholders.
• Represent the company in conferences and forums.

Skills

Comprehensive policy experience working with government or regulators

Commercial acumen

Interest in clean power/ low carbon technologies/ sustainability

Effective communication skills

Stakeholder management

Qualitative and quantitative research skills

Job description

Policy & Commercial Development Lead

Department: Scheme Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham/Leeds

Description

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5

Salary: circa £48,000 depending on experience

Location: Leeds or Birmingham

WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week

Travel: You are expected to attend the London office monthly - travel is covered by the business

Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.

Reports to: Policy & Commercial Development Manager

Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.

Role Summary

LCCC’s policy team is growing in line with our expanding portfolio of low carbon schemes. We’re looking for a policy professional who is passionate about decarbonisation and driving progress towards government’s Clean Power and Net Zero targets. LCCC have a proven track record in the successful delivery of the Contracts for Difference Scheme, the Capacity Market and the Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement. These schemes have attracted significant private investment into low carbon technologies and are seen as a blueprint for effective deployment of emerging renewable technologies. As a member of the team, you’ll be at the heart of designing new low carbon technology support mechanisms. You’ll be working collaboratively with, and provide trusted, independent policy advice to, government departments, trade bodies, generators, emitters and regulators, with the aim of developing the optimal commercial, investable and operational design of new schemes. The range of technologies we’re currently working on is broad, spanning hydrogen storage and hydrogen transport, hydrogen to power, sustainable aviation fuels and more! The Policy lead will also play a critical role in assessing the impact of new schemes on LCCCs current portfolio, to ensure we have the right capability and capacity to successfully deliver the schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert on a range of schemes and technologies, helping to shape the schemes to ensure they can attract investment, whilst balancing the cost to consumers.
• Build an in depth understanding of LCCC operations to effectively and credibly advise on the design of new schemes.
• Advise on the design of payment mechanisms, levies, Heads of Terms, interdependencies with other LCCC schemes and energy market design, operational implications, governance and legislation.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business (operations, finance, legal, contract management, analytics etc) and advising the Executive Leadership Team and the Board on scheme proposals, risks, opportunities and interdependencies to seek a scheme approval.
• Provide independent, trusted advice to government and external stakeholders, developing close and collaborative working relationships.
• Represent LCCC externally at relevant conferences, events, forums, workshops etc.
• Lead the policy input for impact assessments conducted for new delivery roles.
• Be a subject matter expert on a range of schemes and technologies, helping to shape the schemes to ensure they can attract investment, whilst balancing the cost to consumers.
• Build an in depth understanding of LCCC operations to effectively and credibly advise on the design of new schemes.
• Advise on the design of payment mechanisms, levies, Heads of Terms, interdependencies with other LCCC schemes and energy market design, operational implications, governance and legislation.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business (operations, finance, legal, contract management, analytics etc) and advising the Executive Leadership Team and the Board on scheme proposals, risks, opportunities and interdependencies to seek a scheme approval.
• Provide independent, trusted advice to government and external stakeholders, developing close and collaborative working relationships.
• Represent LCCC externally at relevant conferences, events, forums, workshops etc.
• Lead the policy input for impact assessments conducted for new delivery roles.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive policy experience working with government or regulators.
• Commercial acumen, able to break down and explain commercial issues.
• A demonstrable interest in clean power/ low carbon technologies/ sustainability
• Ability to quickly and effectively understand a problem/ issue, gather and consider intelligence to identify a solution.
• A policy mindset, able to join the dots across internal and external environments.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate complex ideas effectively to senior leaders.
• Stakeholder management (both internal and external). Ability to influence and build positive internal and external working relationships across different teams and organisations.
• Active listener that looks to understand others concerns and incorporate their viewpoints.
• Well-developed qualitative and quantitative research skills with the ability to extract and analyse relevant information to make sound judgements.

Desirable

• Experience of low carbon technology deployment and the Net Zero investment challenge.
• Client facing or consultancy experience.
• Experience of managing projects.
• Analytical/ Economic project experience.

Employee Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

• Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
• Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
• Employee resource groups