Senior Policy Analyst

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Policy & Change Lead on a 9-month contract based in Warwick or Wokingham. The candidate will manage and implement policies for connecting generation and demand to GB's electricity network, engaging stakeholders, and leading projects to achieve government clean power targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, policy development experience, excellent analytical skills, and project management capabilities. A hybrid working model is available.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with connecting generation and demand to the electricity network.
• Significant experience in developing policy changes in a major program environment.
• Knowledge of legal parameters and land rights processes relevant to complex projects.
• Ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative evidence for independent viewpoints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop tactical policy changes for Connections Reform.
• Engage with stakeholders, including Transmission Owners and OFGEM.
• Lead a portfolio of projects ensuring alignment with connections reform methodologies.
• Conduct readiness checks and planning status checks.
• Train the policy team in best practices for readiness checks.
• Draft internal and external communication materials.
• Analyze complex issues and present findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Policy Development Experience

Regulatory Understanding

Analytical Skills

Communication Proficiency

Project Management

Job description

Senior Policy & Change Lead

9 Month Contract

Warwick or Wokingham (Hybrid working)

Are you ready to be at the forefront of transforming Great Britain's energy landscape? Join our dynamic team as a Connections Senior Policy & Change Lead and help shape the future of sustainable energy!

About the Role

As a pivotal member of the Transmission Policy Change team, you will play a crucial role in managing the connection of generation and demand to GB's high voltage electricity network. You will be instrumental in implementing innovative policies and electricity code changes that will revolutionize how customers connect to the grid, all while driving towards the government's Clean Power by 2030 target.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop tactical policy changes to facilitate Connections Reform.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including Transmission Owners and OFGEM, to address challenges and drive change.
• Lead a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with connections reform methodologies.
• Conduct readiness checks, land rights, and planning status checks as per the Connections Design Methodology.
• Train and support the policy team in best practices for readiness checks.
• Draft internal and external communication materials, including SOPs and customer support resources.
• Analyze complex issues and present findings effectively to diverse audiences.

About You

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with connecting major generation and demand to the network.
• Policy Development Experience: Significant experience in developing policy changes in a major program environment, particularly in Transmission Electricity Network Development.
• Regulatory Understanding: Knowledge of legal parameters, consenting regimes, and land rights processes relevant to complex projects.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative evidence to form independent viewpoints and present complex issues clearly.
• Communication Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage a diverse audience, including senior stakeholders.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and identify risks promptly.

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