Levy Exemption Specialist in City of London, London

Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero.

This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it. We are looking for a Non-Commodity Levy Exemption Specialist to join our successful Levy Exemption Team within the Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Division. This is a Home Based role with some travel to the office and client sites required.

Role and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for conducting client analysis for eligibility and qualification into Energy Non-Commodity Levy Exemption Schemes. These will include but not limited to Climate Change Agreements (CCA), Energy Intensive Industries (EII) exemptions, Mineralogical and Metallurgical (MinMet) exemptions, Carbon Price Support Mechanism (CPSM), Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA), Feed in Tariff (FiT) and Network Charging Compensation Scheme (NCCS).
• In addition, you will be involved in developing and updating procedures for these services, to meet the latest regulations, guidance and best practice standards.
• The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Identifying appropriate clients and their qualifying processes from both within our current client base and also in the wider market.
• Liaise with internal departments and clients to secure the appropriate data.
• Analyse data to confirm qualification into the relevant scheme.
• Produce report for the client to understand the opportunity.
• Present findings to client in support of their dedicated Account Manager.
• Liaison with Sector/Environment Agency/Department of Business and Trade to ensure application is completed and queries addressed.
• Strong project planning, prioritisation and communication skills.
• Project manage services, to help manage your individual and team’s workload.
• Provide training to staff members as part of continuous improvement measures.
• Develop and update Levy Exemption procedures, in line with regulations, guidance and best practice standards.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for improving Levy Exemption workstreams.
• Review and keep up to date with new policies and legislation, associated with Levy Exemption services.
• Read and comply with the company’s Health and Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

Experience and Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in STEM or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidenced experience, awareness and understanding of the Levy Exemption process in the UK.
• Advanced user of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills including verbal and report writing capabilities.
• An ability to identify eligible processes within a client business.
• Desirable: 2 years of experience in consultancy or analytical roles, focusing on energy management and Levy Exemptions.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy technology.
• Experience in conducting energy audits.
• Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• 4pm finish on Friday.
• Access to a wide range of voluntary benefits through our Inspired Benefits Portal.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!