Policy Analyst

Directorate:
Economics, Performance & Planning

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.

Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. In this role you will be responsible for providing insights and solutions, underpinned by thorough research and evidence gathering to support business decisions and policy recommendations within the energy sector.

Along with a competitive salary up between £35,000 up to £45,000 we also offer great benefits such as;

• Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• 15% Annual Bonus
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• One paid volunteering day each year to support a local community, environmental or social initiative during work time
• Eye Care and Safety vouchers
• Loyal Service Awards

The successful candidate will:

• Support internal regulatory and policy decision making and external engagement, through qualitative and quantitative research and analysis of the energy sector.
• Support policy managers, and the wider team, in identifying and defining our policy priorities and relevant supporting analysis.
• Undertaking data modelling analysis to provide quality insights.
• Undertaking research and evidence gathering to provide quality insights.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations to unpack complex policy issues.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and wider policy developments across the energy sector.
• Interacting with economists/strategists across internal and external teams to maintain a joined‑up view of regulated and unregulated energy markets.
• Great interpersonal skills, having the ability to forge strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of collecting data and performing preliminary analysis.
• Experience of evaluating policies and providing insights.
• The ability to proactively prioritise, plan and deliver complex subject matters that require critical risk and opportunity assessment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - the ability to interpret data, policies and identify risks and opportunities.

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in English, History, or business/policy related subjects.
• Experience of managing solutions that involve complex problem solving and/or critical thinking in the context of policy, regulation and/or price reviews.
• Understanding of UK policy, economic regulation, price reviews and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector.
• The ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex concepts/subject matter – both orally and in writing – to influence key decision-makers.
• Experience in dealing with complex projects/analytical models.
• Previous experience working with or alongside a Distribution Network Operator.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re‑assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.