At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead onshore renewables policy and influence key stakeholders for Scotland's energy transition.
- Company: Scottish Renewables, a pivotal player in Scotland's renewable energy sector.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, supportive team culture, and the chance to shape Scotland's energy future.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth and industry influence.
- Why this job: Be a leading voice in onshore renewables and drive impactful change in energy policy.
- Qualifications: Experience in renewable energy, strong planning expertise, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Scottish Renewables is seeking a strategic and influential policy leader to drive its onshore renewables agenda at a pivotal moment for Scotland's energy transition.
As Head of Onshore Policy, you will lead the organisation's work on the issues that matter most to the successful deployment of onshore renewable energy, particularly onshore wind.
Working at the heart of industry, government and regulation, you will influence policy, build consensus across a diverse membership and help remove barriers to project delivery.
The role places a particular emphasis on planning and consenting, whilst also engaging with wider issues including grid infrastructure, transport logistics and other challenges impacting renewable energy development.
The Opportunity
This is a high-profile leadership role offering the opportunity to become one of the leading voices for onshore renewables in Scotland.
You will
- Lead Scottish Renewables' policy positions on onshore wind deployment and planning reform.
- Convene industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to develop consensus and influence change.
- Shape consultation responses, policy positions and strategic recommendations.
- Lead engagement with government, regulators, planning authorities and industry bodies.
- Drive the content and programme for Scottish Renewables' flagship Onshore and Planning conferences.
- Work alongside specialists in markets, economics and grid infrastructure to develop holistic policy solutions.
About You
You may currently work within a renewable energy developer, planning or environmental consultancy, industry body, regulator or government.
What matters most is your ability to combine technical credibility with strategic leadership and stakeholder influence.
We"re particularly interested in individuals with
- Strong planning and consenting expertise.
- Experience of onshore wind development or renewable energy infrastructure projects.
- A deep understanding of environmental planning and the Scottish planning landscape.
- The ability to build consensus across competing stakeholder interests.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- The credibility to engage confidently with senior industry leaders and policymakers.
This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of Scotland's renewable energy sector while working at the centre of some of the industry's most important policy debates.
Additional Information
You will join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team, working on a hybrid basis (max 2 days from home) from the Glasgow office.
Occasional overnight stays and weekend travel/event attendance will be required.
Full UK right to work required. Sponsorship not available.
Murray Mc Intosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors.
Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject areas.
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