SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism Policy & Finance Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the United Kingdom is seeking a Policy & Finance Lead to drive the design of the SAF RCM levy. This high-profile role involves leadership in developing policy options, engaging senior stakeholders, and ensuring effective implementation of sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy development and stakeholder engagement, along with exceptional collaboration skills within government. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in leading policy design and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate policy options and ensure effective implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building within government.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of the SAF RCM levy.
• Own and coordinate development of policy options.
• Engage with stakeholders at a senior level.
• Build relationships within DfT and across Whitehall.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

The Low Carbon Fuels Directorate (LCF) leads on the policies and programmes that cut emissions from transport fuels while creating the conditions for a strong UK low carbon fuel industry. Its work is central to delivering net zero commitments, providing certainty for investors, and ensuring the UK can scale up the use of sustainable fuels in road and aviation.

Within LCF the SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) is a flagship government programme designed to unlock investment in UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). It will give producers the long-term revenue confidence they need to build new plants in the UK, while protecting value for money for airlines and consumers. The RCM will operate through contracts between government and SAF producers to stabilise revenues, ensuring investors can finance projects and deliver a UK SAF industry. The RCM will be funded by industry through a levy and its detailed policy and design features will be critical to the success of the scheme

This is a high-profile, complex and cross-government programme, central to meeting the UK’s ambition to scale up domestic SAF production in line with the SAF mandate by 2030.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below.

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As a Policy & Finance Lead within the SAF RCM Division you will work collaboratively to lead on developing crucial design features of the SAF RCM levy. You will work closely with the wider LCF policy team, legal, commercial and analytical colleagues across DfT and Whitehall, and will have significant exposure to senior officials and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Leading the design of the SAF RCM levy ensuring it is efficient, effective and robust
• Owning and coordinating the development of policy options for the levy
• Engaging with stakeholders across the sector at a senior level
• Building strong working relationships within DfT and across Whitehall

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.