Policy Manager, Grid

Murray McIntosh & Associates Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A representative body for renewable energy in Scotland is seeking a Grid Policy Manager to support and influence technical policy affecting the electricity grid. Responsibilities include analysing grid policies, producing concise policy briefs, and collaborating with experts on key workstreams. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience and strong analytical and written communication skills. The position is hybrid, requiring some office presence in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with technical, regulatory or evidence-based material.
• Excellent written communication and the ability to translate complexity clearly.
• Genuine and demonstrable interest in renewable energy and electricity networks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse grid policy, producing clear policy briefs and responses.
• Develop robust policy positions in collaboration with technical experts.
• Support grid-related workstreams including the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
• Produce accessible summaries of technical material.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Understanding of policy-making

Interest in renewable energy

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are working exclusively with Scottish Renewables, the representative body for Scotland's renewable energy industry.

This Grid Policy Manager position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys deep, technical policy work to support and influence policy and regulation affecting the development of the UK electricity grid.

In this role you will analyse grid connections, planning documents and consultations, and translate complexity into clear, compelling policy outputs. You will work closely with technical specialists across our membership and support key workstreams on grid development, connections, and system planning.

This position is policy-writing and analysis focused, rather than outward-facing or events-led, and sits at the technical end of the policy spectrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse grid policy, regulation within the context of Scotland's renewable energy market, producing clear, concise policy briefs and responses.
• Develop robust policy positions in collaboration with technical experts across member organisations.
• Support grid-related workstreams including the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and connection offer tracking.
• Contribute to Scottish Renewables' grid-focused events, including the Grid Networks Conference.
• Produce accessible summaries of technical material for internal and external audiences.

About You

• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant work experience
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with technical, regulatory or evidence-based material.
• Excellent written communication and the ability to translate complexity clearly.
• Understanding of policy-making and government processes.
• Experience from policy, engineering, regulation, economics, legal or technical consultancy backgrounds welcome.
• Genuine and demonstrable interest in renewable energy and electricity networks.

You will join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team, working on a hybrid (maximum two days from home) from their office in Glasgow.

Occasional overnight stays and weekend travel / event attendance will be required.

Please not that full right to work in the UK is required as visa sponsorship isn't possible.

Application deadline is 23 : 59, Sunday 30th November.

No cover letter, required, but please ensure you have highlighted all relevant experience on your CV.

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employers on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Murray McIntosh

is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.

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