Programme Manager (Energy and Policy) at Palace Yard

Hive Support; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK think tank is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee its energy-focused programmes. This role includes planning and executing high-quality projects while coordinating events and engaging with parliamentarians and industry experts. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, an understanding of UK politics, and experience in stakeholder engagement. Join a respected team to shape impactful public policy discussions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver projects involving multiple partners and tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the parliamentary process and a strong interest in UK politics and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Skilled at developing and maintaining professional networks across business, politics and academia.
• Capable of juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• A self-starter who works well independently but thrives as part of a small dynamic team.
• Experience or enthusiasm for energy and infrastructure policy would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Palace Yard’s energy and policy programmes.
• Coordinate parliamentary and stakeholder events: securing venues and confirming speakers.
• Build and maintain relationships with parliamentarians and policy experts.
• Monitor activity across Parliament and government for collaboration opportunities.
• Draft briefings and written content that communicate complex policy issues.
• Ensure smooth operations across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Business Development

Management Experience

Project Management

Public Speaking

Job description

Job Title: Programme Manager (Energy and Policy)

Location: London (Hybrid working available but must be able to regularly attend meetings and events in Westminster)

Salary: depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

About Palace Yard

Palace Yard is a cross‑party think tank that brings together parliamentarians, policymakers, industry and academics to improve understanding of complex and far‑reaching policy issues. Its work supports informed decision‑making across Westminster by translating specialist topics into clear actionable insight. Palace Yard also manages All‑Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and provides political insight to help stakeholders navigate Westminster.

Founded and led by The Rt Hon Natascha Engel, former MP and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Palace Yard has built a strong reputation for trusted, balanced and expert‑led policy engagement. Its programmes cover areas such as energy technology and infrastructure, connecting those shaping policy with those delivering it.

The Role

The Programme Manager will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of Palace Yard’s energy‑focused programmes, managing projects from conception to completion and ensuring that events, policy outputs and stakeholder engagement are of the highest quality. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and influence, balancing strategic planning with hands‑on delivery. The role will suit an experienced project or programme manager with strong political awareness, excellent networking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑moving policy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Palace Yard’s energy and policy programmes, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs delivered to an exceptional standard.
• Coordinate parliamentary and stakeholder events: securing venues, confirming speakers, preparing briefing materials and managing guest lists.
• Build and maintain relationships with parliamentarians, industry partners and policy experts, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Monitor activity across Parliament and government, identifying opportunities for engagement and collaboration.
• Draft briefings, agendas and written content that clearly communicate complex policy issues.
• Ensure systems, timelines and processes run smoothly across multiple concurrent projects.

Person Specification

• Programme and project management experience: Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver projects involving multiple partners and tight deadlines.
• Politically aware: Understanding of the parliamentary process and a strong interest in UK politics and policy.
• Strong communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Relationship builder: Skilled at developing and maintaining professional networks across business, politics and academia.
• Organised and adaptable: Capable of juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Collaborative and proactive: A self‑starter who works well independently but thrives as part of a small dynamic team.
• Energy sector interest: Experience or enthusiasm for energy and infrastructure policy would be an advantage.

Why Join Palace Yard

This is an opportunity to be part of a respected Westminster think tank making a tangible impact on public policy. Working closely with a highly experienced team led by Natascha Engel, the Programme Manager will play a central role in shaping conversations that inform decision‑making at the highest levels.

Application Process

Closing date: 11th January 2026.

Key Skills:

• Business Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Management Experience
• HVAC
• Territory Management
• Project Management
• Quality Control
• Contract Management
• Budgeting
• Program Development
• Public Speaking
• Contracts

Full‑time employment, 1 vacancy, salary range £50,000 – £60,000.