Energy Transition Analyst in London

The role sits within a small, dynamic, and impactful team. You will be joining the Talan Strategy and Energy Consulting Business Unit (SEBU), which works across a broad range of energy projects with leading market participants. We help our clients understand what net zero means to them, assess the challenges, and identify solutions.

The successful applicant will be interested in low carbon technologies, policy and market developments, focusing on decentralised energy, with a keenness to drive smart energy infrastructure, energy flexibility and local energy solutions, shaping energy markets and providing objective, evidence-based arguments which influence how we think about, generate, and use energy. Our work is designed to strengthen the voice of our clients to influence change at a national level and to ensure that we transition to a low-carbon economy, protect our environment, and minimise the impact of climate change. You will work across a portfolio of clients, including energy service providers, core market functions, trade associations, manufacturers, local authorities, and national government across the sustainability, heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and smart tech debates.

The successful applicant will have an interest in low-carbon, decentralised energy or sustainability and have the potential to develop deep subject matter expertise. Candidates must be organised and methodical, whilst also having the ability to manage competing workloads. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in sustainability and the low-carbon transition to work within a highly motivated team to help achieve action on climate change.

Responsibilities

• Work across a diverse portfolio of government funding programmes, public affairs tasks, research projects, and real-world technical & operational solutions.
• Deliver secretariat services for our energy trade associations, organising meetings, taking minutes and working alongside the subject matter experts to deliver on the work programmes.
• Conduct desk-based and market research into policy (related to energy, buildings, and other environmental issues), commercial business, market processes, and other relevant areas of interest.
• Author reports including policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, project plans, client briefings, blogs, and contribute content for other works where necessary.
• Support the delivery of innovation projects and government funding schemes by providing administrative support, including drafting correspondence, document processing, and analytics.
• Support the delivery of and coordinating workshops and events using a variety of tools to gain insight and encourage debate.
• Visualise data and present findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders.
• Integrate and articulate client positions in responses to government consultations, inquiries and calls for evidence.
• Keep abreast of policy and parliamentary developments and deliver insight to clients and the team.
• Present briefings, research findings for and with (potential and current) clients, at external events and at meetings with a variety of organisations.
• Support the development of research methodologies to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Attend meetings with government officials, key stakeholders, and senior business leaders to communicate client positions and influence the policy landscape.
• Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for growth through networking and developing good relationships with people in the industry.

Qualifications Requirements

• Experience and qualifications – the preferred applicant will have a relevant degree (2:1 minimum) or equivalent experience, for example, climate change, energy, geography, politics, or sustainability, etc. Energy operations, research, industry, or government experience would be beneficial.
• Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports, and presentations. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate written documentation are essential.
• Organisation and time management - the nature of our work requires an ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines whilst delivering high-quality outputs.
• Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop successful relationships with clients, policy makers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low-carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better.
• Technical or operational understanding and experience in smart infrastructure, decentralised energy, and flexibility would be advantageous, but is not a prerequisite.

Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

Additional Information

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments - Our commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.
• Disability Inclusion - Talan is committed to strengthening its involvement in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Flexible working
• Private Bupa healthcare (subsidised)
• Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
• Matched pension contributions
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Buy and Sell annual leave
• Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
• Corporate gym rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly events