Senior Policy Officer, RE100

This role, based in RE100's Policy team, provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a world-renowned corporate renewable energy initiative that brings together hundreds of large and ambitious businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. The successful candidate will provide expertise on renewable energy within RE100 and across Climate Group's energy system. The Senior Policy Officer will play an important role in supporting the delivery of RE100's national and regional programmes, which work for global policy change for zero carbon grids by 2040. Our priority markets include Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

About Climate Group

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi, and New York.

About the role

Now in its tenth year, RE100 is successfully driving policy change for zero carbon grids by 2040 in markets around the world. We are seeking a talented individual to help us expand this work, as part of our RE100 Policy team.

The Senior Policy Officer will play an important role in supporting the delivery of RE100's national and regional programmes as well as providing expertise on renewable energy across Climate Group's portfolio of work in the energy system. The RE100 Policy team is responsible for RE100's policy and programme delivery work in priority markets, including Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

The Senior Policy Officer will work with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally, including the broader RE100 team, regional Climate Group offices (India, China, United States, Europe), the technical team at CDP, and RE100 corporate members and local partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

Energy Expertise and Research

• Review reports and other sources and advise on technical considerations for RE100's policy work.
• Capture and communicate key energy policy shifts that impact RE100's work.
• Contribute to opportunity scoping exercises, including policy and market barriers to corporate procurement of renewable electricity, and stakeholder mapping for priority countries and regional programmes.

Policy

• Contribute to the management and delivery of policy working groups, policy engagement plans, and the development of policy messages.
• Plan and develop content for a range of events including policy workshops, roundtables, and panel discussions including for Climate Week NYC, COP, and other global conferences and events.
• Support the development of resources for policymakers and energy actors aligned with RE100's Global Policy Messages.

Project Management

• Develop and deliver policy and programme activities, in collaboration with partners and RE100 member companies.
• Coordinate relationships with RE100's Local Campaign Partners, operating in priority markets.
• Liaise with colleagues across different teams to ensure plans are developed with clear objectives, scope, desired outcomes, and deliverables.
• Track policy engagement and report against impact indicators.

Qualifications

We value strengths and the desire to learn. If you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.

• Knowledge of renewable electricity markets, ideally with experience in a policy, public affairs, and/or communications capacity;
• Strong research and writing skills and ability to synthesise policy messaging from complex content;
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and ability to multi-task;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a range of cultural contexts;
• Experience working on impactful projects or campaigns;
• Commitment to the mission of Climate Group and RE100;
• Qualification or direct experience in energy, policy, public affairs, economics, international relations, or related fields;
• Experience working in or in partnership with the private sector and ideally with senior stakeholders;
• Experience organising events that convene a range of stakeholders;
• Experience working in emerging markets;
• Appreciation of commercial and financial drivers for businesses and NGOs.

You will be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge and will enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

As well as having excellent green credentials, our open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether you're working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building is accessible for people living with disabilities and offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking, and showers.

The role will require occasional international travel.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and are our greatest asset. You'll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a permanent position.

Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working, and if we can make it work for the role and within the team, then we will.

The salary offered is £33,610 - £36,970 per annum, based on experience.

In addition to the rewards you'll find from working with friendly, passionate people who'll challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays;
• Long-service holiday bonus of an additional day after three and six years of service;
• 10% non-contributory pension scheme after three months of service;
• Private medical insurance and cash plan on completion of probation;
• Life assurance;
• Monthly wellbeing allowance plus Headspace membership;
• Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married;
• Season ticket loan;
• Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and one-page cover letter covering how your experience, skills, and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Hannah Broman, Senior Policy Manager, at hbroman@climategroup.org.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 12th November 2024.

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