Climate and Energy Policy Manager (Scotland)

 Climate and Energy Policy Manager (Scotland)

Job reference: REQ000802

£43,500 pa

Edinburgh EH8 8PJ / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

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About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Climate and Energy Policy Manager within WWF Scotland’s policy and advocacy team.

As the Climate and Energy Policy Manager (Scotland) you will lead the development and advocacy of solutions and policy positions designed to accelerate Scotland’s response to climate change and ensure Scotland meets its emissions reductions targets in a fair way. This will involve developing our evidence base on climate and energy policy, including commissioning and managing research contracts, preparing briefings and other materials. You will also provide expert understanding and analysis of relevant Scottish governmental policy and legislative activity. You will advocate evidence-based policy to high level decision makers too.

We’re looking for someone with:

·         Extensive climate and energy policy development experience, ideally in one or more of the following areas: Scottish and UK Government climate legislation and plans, low carbon heat and energy efficiency, and just transition.

·         Proven track record of successfully advocating policy change to decision makers, ideally in Scotland.

·         Experience of working in partnership with NGOs, businesses, and other organisations to achieve change.

·         Strong understanding of both the UK and Scottish climate and energy political and policy context, institutions, and stakeholders.

·         Track record of managing projects from inception to completion, including experience of delivering or commissioning research and managing budgets.

·         Strategic thinker who can develop and implement a long-term theory of change required to shift the policy status quo.

·         Outstanding team player, able to build networks, with good interpersonal skills.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £43,500pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including

·         Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays

·         Flexible working options

·         5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

·         Training and development opportunities

·         Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our Edinburgh office.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.