Head of UK Policy in London

Working For: The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA)

Location: Westminster, London

Salary: Competitive

Contract type: Permanent, hybrid (minimum 2 days in the London office)

Deadline: 9am, Monday 13 April 2026

Climate Change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and the ability to capture, transport and store or utilise carbon dioxide will be crucial to ensure a sustainable, competitive and equitable transition to a low‑carbon economy. The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated Head of UK Policy to lead the policy and regulation activities of the Association at this very exciting time in the development of the carbon capture and storage and hydrogen industries.

The role includes leadership and development of the UK Policy Team.

• Lead and manage the UK Policy Team, setting the strategic direction and delivering a policy work programme that supports the development of the CCUS and hydrogen sectors.
• Provide strategic oversight of policy, fiscal and regulatory developments affecting CCUS, advising on implications for the sector and shaping the CCSA’s policy positions and engagement with government and regulators.
• Lead the CCSA Regulation and Policy Forum, providing an established and trusted platform for dialogue between industry, policymakers and regulators, and building consensus across the membership on key policy priorities.
• Oversee the delivery of CCSA policy working groups, ensuring effective coordination of member expertise to inform policy development and support the sector’s engagement with government.
• Develop and maintain CCSA policy positions that reflect the evolving policy, fiscal and regulatory landscape and support the development of bankable CCUS business models and routes to market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CCSA members, parliamentarians, government officials, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Represent the CCSA and the UK CCUS sector at national and international conferences, forums and policy discussions.
• Hold expert positions on external task forces, advisory groups and industry forums.
• Support internal alignment across the CCSA, including working closely with the External Affairs team.
• Support the Membership and Events team by providing insight to help shape high‑quality events.
• Line‑manage and develop the UK Policy Team, ensuring effective delivery of corporate objectives.

• Proven experience in leading policy development and influencing policymakers, preferably within the CCUS, hydrogen or wider energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of CCUS and its role across industrial decarbonisation, power, hydrogen, advanced fuels and carbon removals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong track record of producing high‑quality policy outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a high‑performing team.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• A proactive and results‑driven approach.
• A strong understanding of climate policy and the technologies supporting the transition to net zero.
• Proficiency in standard IT applications.

• A relevant undergraduate degree in an area such as geosciences, climate change or a related field.
• Extensive relevant experience of working in energy and climate change.
• Knowledge and experience of the CCUS market in both the UK and EU.
• A strong understanding of UK politics, government and policy making processes.
• Experience engaging with, or working within, trade associations.
• Good technical understanding of the CCUS value chain.

At CCSA we celebrate diversity as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to lead a new industry.

This is advertised as a full‑time role. We operate a hybrid policy and the successful candidate will spend a minimum of 2 days a week in our comfortable London office near beautiful St James Park, SE1.

To apply, please send a CV and a short tailored covering letter setting out how you meet the above criteria and job description by 9am Monday 13 April 2026.