Senior Policy Analyst

ED ENERGY; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid work arrangement

EV leasing and other benefits

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to influence key UK energy policy and regulatory decisions. You will support policy development, engage senior stakeholders and help shape EDF's positions across electricity market reform, security of supply and decarbonisation.

The role is hybrid with flexibility to work from home and at EDF offices in London, Gloucester and Hove. Occasional travel may be required to engage with Government departments, regulators and industry bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy, regulatory, public affairs or related environment.
• Experience conducting policy analysis and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience developing policy positions, consultation responses, briefing papers or strategic recommendations.
• Experience influencing decision-making through analysis, insight and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development across energy market, regulatory and industry issues.
• Analyse policy developments and provide evidence-based recommendations for EDF's objectives.
• Lead and coordinate responses to Government consultations and regulatory developments.
• Assess the impact of policy, legislative and regulatory changes on EDF's UK businesses.
• Represent EDF in working groups, consultations, stakeholder forums and industry meetings.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Regulatory affairs

Consultation responses

Job description

About The Role

Senior Policy Analyst

Ready to influence some of the most significant policy and regulatory decisions shaping the future of the UK's energy sector?

Do you enjoy analysing complex challenges, working with senior stakeholders and helping drive meaningful change? Here, Success is Personal, and this is your opportunity to help shape the policies that support a secure, affordable and low‑carbon energy future.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Policy Analyst within the Markets & Nuclear team, you'll play a key role in supporting EDF's policy development and advocacy activities across a diverse portfolio of energy market, regulatory and nuclear policy issues. You'll provide strategic insight to the business, help shape EDF's policy positions and contribute to decisions that support the UK's journey towards An Electric Britain.

The starting salary for this role is £54,000. The final salary offered will be dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and attend EDF offices across London, Gloucester and Hove. Occasional travel will be required to support engagement with internal stakeholders, Government departments, regulators and industry forums.

Working at the centre of EDF's UK operations, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, policy specialists and commercial teams while building relationships with organisations including Government departments, Ofgem, NESO and industry bodies. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence policy outcomes, develop your expertise across key energy sector issues and contribute to some of the UK's most significant discussions around energy security, market reform, decarbonisation and nuclear generation.

As one of the UK's largest energy companies, EDF is helping to lead the transition to a low‑carbon future through investment in nuclear power, renewable generation, flexible energy solutions and the electrification of transport and heating. We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Top 10 Very Big Organisation for two years running and a Highly Commended workplace for disabled employees.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Senior Policy Analyst who can combine strong analytical thinking with the ability to influence decision‑making, build effective stakeholder relationships and translate complex policy issues into practical business outcomes.

To Be Shortlisted, You Need To Offer

• Experience working within a policy, regulatory, public affairs or similar professional environment
• Experience conducting policy analysis and developing evidence‑based recommendations
• Experience developing policy positions, consultation responses, briefing papers or strategic recommendations
• Experience influencing decision‑making through analysis, insight and stakeholder engagement
• Experience building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience working within the energy sector or on energy‑related policy, regulatory or market issues

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting policy development across energy market, regulatory and industry issues, including electricity market reform, security of supply and electrification
• Analysing policy developments and providing evidence‑based recommendations to support EDF's strategic objectives
• Leading and coordinating responses to Government consultations, industry proposals and regulatory developments
• Assessing the impact of emerging policy, legislative and regulatory changes on EDF's UK businesses
• Representing EDF in working groups, consultations, stakeholder forums and industry meetings

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary, potential annual bonus and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it's your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Join us and find your success at EDF.

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.