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Reference: 98870

Date Added: 25 March 2026
Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Job Title: Head of UK Policy

Working For: The Carbon Capture & Storage Association

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

The CCUS industry is global and many of our members are actively developing projects in the power, industrial, hydrogen, fuels and carbon removals sectors all around the world, yet still see the UK as having one of the most conducive environments for successful CCUS projects and clusters.

About the organisation
The CCSA is a trade association representing over 120 organisations accelerating the commercial deployment CCUS through advocacy and collaboration. Our ambition is to see CCUS developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

The role
You will report to the UK Director and lead the UK Policy Team, supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in advancing the work of the association to accelerate the deployment of CCUS on behalf of the CCSA Board and its members.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering the UK policy work programme, aligned with the association’s overall UK strategy, and shaping the policy and regulatory frameworks required to enable the deployment of CCUS, hydrogen and related low-carbon solutions. This includes overseeing policy analysis and the development of CCSA consultation responses, position papers, briefing notes and other policy outputs that articulate the priorities of the sector.

You will play a central role in convening industry and policymakers through the CCSA’s Regulation and Policy Forum and associated working groups, ensuring the association continues to provide an established and trusted platform for dialogue between industry and government. You will also be an ambassador for the CCSA and CCUS industry, speaking at industry conferences, and representing the industry on Government working groups and taskforces.

You will lead engagement with government and regulators, managing relationships with senior policymakers and stakeholders relevant to the implementation of CCUS and related policy areas – this includes market design, standards, supply chains and skills – ensuring the CCSA remains a trusted and influential voice in the development of UK policy.

See our website for the full specifiation of the role.

Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews are planned to take place during April with appointment shortly thereafter. 

Application Details

Please see the full specification for the role here: https://www.ccsassociation.org/vacancy-head-of-uk-policy/

Please send a CV and a short tailored covering letter setting out how you meet the above criteria and job description to info@ccsassociation.org by 9am on the closing date with ‘Head of UK Policy’ and your name in the email subject. CV only applications will not be accepted.

Website: http://www.ccsassociation.org/

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