Policy Manager

Community Energy Scotland is recruiting for a Policy Manager based in Scotland. We are looking to recruit an energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individual to lead on CES’s policy and advocacy work. Training as required, personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.

The post holder will be expected to travel regularly to meetings and conferences in Edinburgh, Glasgow and around Scotland. Thus, a central belt location is preferable. The post is suitable for home working but office or co-working space for the post holder can be secured if required.

Your role will be to deliver the following tasks:

• Update and implement Policy and Advocacy Strategy
• Maintain Relationships with Key Stakeholders (supported by CEO)
• Deliver Policy Interventions
• Insight for the annual State of the Sector Report
• Communication with staff, members and the public
• Management of work area and potentially line management
• Administration and other tasks required by the role

Person specification. We are looking for a person with the following skills and experience:

• A high level of self-motivation and strong commitment to Community Energy Scotland, its ethos and purpose • A sound understanding of UK and/or Scottish Government parliamentary functions and the process of national policy, regulation and legislative development. • Knowledge of the process of and challenges for communities in deploying sustainable energy projects. • Nuanced social skills, including the ability to engage effectively with individuals, community groups, government agencies and large corporate utilities • Strong negotiation skills, and an ability to adapt quickly to new requirements and opportunities • Effective partnership-building skills and practical and experience of partnership working, especially with community groups • High quality communication, representation, and co-ordination skills • Demonstrable ability to understand and interpret complex technical & financial information • Ability to build, maintain and work effectively in high-performing teams Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience • At least three years of relevant experience working in a similar sector such as policy, research or practical experience within the community energy sector • Previous experience of engaging on policy and advocacy issues and developing relationships with key stakeholders • Demonstrable relationships with decision makers or those who work closely with them, and ready-formed network for policy engagement. • Experience of engaging in expert stakeholder forums. • Public speaking and presentation

Full information on the role and how to apply can be found at Job Vacancies - Community Energy Scotland. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA LINKEDIN; YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT APPLY AS SPECIFIED IN THE APPLICATION PACK.