Senior Consultant (Hydrogen)

Birmingham or London Office (hybrid working)

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically.

Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

Job Description

The Role

Do you want to take a key role in shaping the future of hydrogen in the UK?

Talan’s hydrogen team sits right at the heart of the energy transition, working with private and public sector clients to help solve some of the hardest challenges facing the industry. We deliver projects in both the hydrogen space and other adjacent sectors such as ammonia, biomethane, carbon capture, and methanol. Our work includes techno-economic analysis, market studies, project delivery, and stakeholder management, delivered on behalf of cutting-edge innovators and market leaders. We are also the team that sits behind Hydrogen UK, the leading hydrogen trade association, working with industry and policy makers to shape the UK hydrogen market.

We are looking to recruit a new Senior Consultant. The role sits within a small, dynamic, and impactful hydrogen team and reports to the Hydrogen Director. The successful applicant will be instrumental in working with both our consultancy clients and will play a leading role in business development activity.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Hydrogen Director and Hydrogen Consultancy Lead to shape and implement Talan’s hydrogen offering.
• Taking ownership of the delivery of contracted consultancy projects, managing teams of consultants and analysts to deliver.
• Taking a lead on business development activity, including generating leads, proposal and bid writing, and building strong relationships within the industry.
• Building expertise in key hydrogen policy mechanisms and market developments
• Representing HUK and Talan at events and conferences, delivering presentations, and speaking on panels

Competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefits package

The role can be based in Birmingham or London. The role typically involves some UK travel with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

Requirements

Knowledge and skills:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in business development in the energy sector.
• Knowledge of hydrogen solutions and technologies, and the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and be confident in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry leaders.

Personal attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Share a passion for tackling climate change
• Highly self-motivated and flexible.
• A team player committed to working collaboratively.

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

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Profit related Bonus (discretionary)
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Flexible working
• Private Bupa healthcare
• 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 Social@77