Senior Associate, Government Affairs and Communications

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in renewable energy investments is seeking a motivated Senior Associate to join their Government Affairs and Communications Team in London. The role requires monitoring political policies and providing guidance for projects in the UK and Ireland. Applicants should have a postgraduate degree and relevant experience in public affairs, with a passion for renewable energy. This opportunity offers career growth and involvement in shaping strategic energy policies during a crucial period for climate action.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations or policy/regulatory roles in energy sector.
• Deep understanding of UK and Irish energy systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with experience in policy consultations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policy and public affairs strategies supporting renewable energy growth.
• Provide political insight and scenario planning to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with MPs and regulators.

Skills

Public Affairs / Regulatory Skills

Knowledge of UK & Irish Energy Landscapes

Communication & Political Judgment

Stakeholder & Project Management

Team Collaboration

Passion for Renewable Energy

Education

Postgraduate degree in public policy, political science or related field

Job description

Do you want to join a global leader in Private Equity and Renewable Energy Infrastructure investments? If so Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is the place for you. We are currently looking for a motivated Senior Associate to join our Government Affairs and Communications Team based in our UK headquarters in London.

Team

The Government Affairs and Communications team supports CIP’s activities in the UK and Irish markets by delivering accurate evidence‑based analysis of political policy and regulatory developments. Our purpose is to help create investor value by identifying risks and opportunities that inform insightful investment decisions and guide project development across a broad portfolio.

We work with agility coordinating information and priorities across multiple funds, platform companies and projects spanning a development pipeline of more than 25 GW and technologies such as offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery storage, interconnectors, distribution networks, energy from waste, energy hubs and data centres. The team ensures proactive efficient collaboration across these diverse interests.

Central to our approach is a customer‑centric and service‑oriented mindset. We assist internal stakeholders and project teams by building meaningful relationships within the organisation and with external partners including national governments, joint venture partners and colleagues from platform companies. As trusted advisors we help ensure CIP is well positioned in a complex and rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Role

As our new Senior Associate for Government Affairs and Communications (UK and Irish markets) you will be responsible for monitoring and interpreting political policy and regulatory developments across the UK and Ireland, providing clear analysis and guidance to support CIP’s projects and portfolios. You will advise internal stakeholders on relevant government affairs and communication topics and engage with both internal and external partners to advance CIP’s strategic priorities.

You will also contribute to communication marketing and branding initiatives at organisational and portfolio level and help coordinate Government Affairs and Communications efforts across all CIP funds, platform companies and projects to ensure alignment and consistency.

Further you will contribute to shaping strategic energy policies during a critical decade for climate and decarbonisation as well as have access to high‑impact networks and opportunities for career growth within the renewable energy ecosystem.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

• Strategy & Advocacy – Develop and implement policy and public affairs strategies supporting renewable energy growth and well‑understood project specific needs (covering solar, wind, battery storage and offshore technologies).
• Insight – Provide political insight and scenario planning to senior leadership tracking legislative, regulatory and fiscal developments.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain relationships with MPs, MSPs, MSs, civil servants, regulators (e.g. CRU, Ofgem), local authorities, EU institutions, trade associations and think tanks. Represent CIP at briefings, panels, cross‑party groups and industry events.
• Evidence‑Based Influence – Lead consultation responses, policy papers, position statements and manifestos using robust data and analysis. Monitor emerging policy opportunities and sector risks (e.g. consenting capacity, markets, grid issues).
• Internal Coordination & Communication – Collaborate with internal policy, communications, technical and member relations teams to ensure cohesive messaging and effective internal reporting. Brief executives and colleagues on political developments and recommended actions.

You

We are seeking a candidate with proficient academic foundations ideally a postgraduate degree in public policy, political science, environmental studies or a related field and a solid understanding of the UK energy market and government processes. You bring relevant experience in political or policy‑focused environments along with an existing network across UK and Irish government or renewable‑energy advocacy circles.

Experience coordinating high‑profile political events or party‑conference activities is valuable as is familiarity with media relations, press engagement and public‑facing communication.

We look for the following in a candidate :

• Public Affairs / Regulatory Skills – Minimum 3–5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations or policy/regulatory roles with experience in the energy or renewables sectors.
• Knowledge of UK & Irish Energy Landscapes – Deep understanding of UK (Westminster, devolved administrations) and / or Irish energy systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Communication & Political Judgment – Excellent written and verbal skills with experience producing briefings, policy consultations and engaging senior stakeholders. A keen awareness of political dynamics and the ability to translate complex legislative topics into easily comprehensible communication.
• Stakeholder & Project Management – Effective relationship‑management skills; experienced at multi‑party collaborations and managing cross‑functional campaigns. Ability to prioritise and deliver under time pressure on multiple initiatives.
• Team Collaboration – Comfortable working autonomously and in teams; supervisory experience is a plus (e.g. mentoring junior staff or consultants).
• Passion for Renewable Energy – Commitment to making changes that facilitate the energy transition and realise net‑zero outcomes.
• Politically savvy & strategically forward‑thinking professional – Want to shape the future of renewable energy across the UK and Ireland.

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team. We do not include CVs and Cover Letters sent by email.

As we continue to improve our candidate experience diversity and avoid unconscious bias please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.

Building value that matters

Founded in 2012 Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. To date, CIP has developed and constructed more than 50 greenfield renewable projects around the world. CIP is developing a greenfield project portfolio of 160 GW totally and 16 GW is in operation or under construction. CIP manages 12 funds and has raised approximately EUR 32 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 180 international institutional investors.

CIP has a multinational team of 500 full‑time employees with extensive experience and knowledge within the fields of renewable energy project development and regulated infrastructure. CIP has a broad range of competencies within corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, engineering, construction, project development and project management.

Headquartered in Copenhagen CIP also operates from key locations across the globe including offices in Hamburg, Munich, London, Utrecht, New York, Tokyo, Melbourne, Luxembourg, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and additional project offices globally.

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