UK Energy Policy Manager

Uniper; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniper offers a key role in shaping energy policy and investment models for net-zero emissions in Birmingham. You'll develop evidence-based policy positions and engage with governmental and industry stakeholders to drive sustainable energy innovation. Join a diverse team to influence the future of energy.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension with up to 12% contributions

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance including free GP service

Access to flexible benefits like Cycle2Work and additional holiday

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in government, trade associations, or the energy industry.
• Ability to develop and articulate policy positions.
• Good understanding of the commercial and regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy recommendations aligned with Uniper’s strategy.
• Represent Uniper externally to stakeholders and government officials.
• Advise on lobbying strategies and prepare briefs for senior management.

Skills

Political astuteness

Networking skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Professional experience in policy roles

Job description

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Do you want the opportunity to input directly to shaping energy policy and investment models essential to achieving net-zero emissions? In this key role you'd be working together with a wide range of stakeholders to create the market framework for cross-sector decarbonisation through for example, hydrogen and CCUS, and at the same time ensuring a viable market for the technology needed for a reliable energy system.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• You will develop and make recommendations on policy positions, working with colleagues across the business to reach clear, consistent and evidence based positions relevant to the UK market and aligned with Uniper’s strategy
• You will directly represent Uniper’s position externally to a wide range of stakeholders, primarily focussed on engaging government officials, and industry bodies such as Energy UK, and CCSA
• Working together within the Corporate Communication and Governmental Relations team, you will advise on lobbying strategies and engagement, and support senior managers by contributing to briefs ahead of conference speaking slots and meetings with external stakeholders, including at ministerial level.
• You will follow energy policy and relevant developments, and promptly provide briefings for senior managers and across the business functions as necessary, co-ordinating analysis of the impact on the business
• Responsible for timely drafts of consultation responses, ensuring all relevant internal stakeholders are briefed and consulted as necessary and approval is secured

Your profile

• Politically astute, with the ability to develop effective lines of argument and communicate these convincingly, orally and in writing
• A good understanding of the commercial, regulatory and policy areas relevant to the energy sector
• Ability to interpret a wide range of complex issues and work together with others to factor in Uniper’s overall strategy and business goals in developing policy positions and consultation responses
• Collaborative approach, people management experience, and networking skills
• Keen prioritisation and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Experience of working at a professional level in a similar role in the UK e.g. government department, trade association, energy industry

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - [emailprotected]

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

Job information

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Start Date: 01.02.2025

Deadline: 20.06.2025

Salary: Competitive

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.