Reference: 71060
Date Added: 15 May 2019
Closing Date: 31 May 2019
Job Title: Policy Analyst
Working For: Nuclear Industry Association
Location: London
Salary: Circa £32,000 plus benefits
Length of Contract:
Job Details
About the NIA: a membership organisation, representing 250+ companies in the UK civil nuclear sector. Representing the industry with government, Parliament, stakeholders & the media, to advocate for low carbon nuclear power as a part of the country’s future energy mix, assist member companies in maximising industrial opportunities in the UK & internationally.
Role: The Policy Analyst will be reporting directly to the Head of Policy, supporting the Association’s aims of promoting nuclear as part of the energy mix, raising understanding of energy issues & fostering the commercial interest of NIA’s members.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring/analysing developments in energy policy, technology/global issues on the current/future development of civil nuclear
- Researching policy related issues & drafting reports for internal, membership & external use
- Assisting in preparation for media, political briefings & events
- Drafting correspondence with policy makers & relevant stakeholders
- Helping the preparation of NIA/industry’s evidence to Parliamentary Committees/Government Consultations
- Producing blogs & other social media channels
- Researching content for the website, priority papers, & briefings
- Drafting presentations & providing content for the Chair & CE to use in speeches
Person Specification
- Previous policy development/analysis experience
- Knowledge of & interest in energy/industrial policy, an understanding of the developments in the electricity production/supply sector & the role civil nuclear plays in decarbonisation
- Strong analytical skills, ability to spot trends, interrogate data & present info for non-specialist audiences
- Understanding of drivers of policy change, familiarity with Government departments, local government, academia, think tanks, Parliament
- Ability to develop good relationships within Government, Parliament & academia
- Strong project skills & ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Terms and Conditions
- Place of Work: Covent Garden
- Hours of Work: 35 hrs - additional media work is sometimes required
- Holidays: 25 days pa + public holidays
- Contract: Permanent (subject to successful completion of 6 months’ probationary period)
Closing Date: 31 May 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Early June
Application Details
Please send CV together with a covering letter to info@niauk.org
Website: http://www.niauk.org