Policy & Commercial Development Lead

As a member of the team, you’ll be at the heart of designing new low carbon technology support mechanisms. You’ll be working collaboratively with, and provide trusted, independent policy advice to, government departments, trade bodies, generators, emitters and regulators, with the aim of developing the optimal commercial, investable and operational design of new schemes.

The Policy lead will also play a critical role in assessing the impact of new schemes on LCCCs current portfolio, to ensure we have the right capability and capacity to successfully deliver the schemes.

• Provide independent, trusted advice to government and external stakeholders, developing close and collaborative working relationships
• Advise on the design of payment mechanisms, levies, Heads of Terms, interdependencies with other LCCC schemes and energy market design, operational implications, governance and legislation.
• Lead the policy input for impact assessments conducted for new delivery roles.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business (operations, finance, legal, contract management, analytics etc) and advising the Executive Leadership Team and the Board on scheme proposals, risks, opportunities and interdependencies to seek a scheme approval.
• Build an in depth understanding of LCCC operations to effectively and credibly advise on the design of new schemes.
• Be a subject matter expert on a range of schemes and technologies, helping to shape the schemes to ensure they can attract investment, whilst balancing the cost to consumers.
• Represent LCCC externally at relevant conferences, events, forums, workshops etc.
• Lead the policy input for impact assessments conducted for new delivery roles.Be a subject matter expert on a range of schemes and technologies, helping to shape the schemes to ensure they can attract investment, whilst balancing the cost to consumers.

WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week

LCCC’s policy team is growing in line with our expanding portfolio of low carbon schemes. We’re looking for a policy professional who is passionate about decarbonisation and driving progress towards government’s Clean Power and Net Zero targets.

• Client facing or consultancy experience.
• Commercial acumen, able to break down and explain commercial issues.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), able to communicate complex ideas effectively to senior leaders.
• Experience of managing projects.
• Active listener that looks to understand others concerns and incorporate their viewpoints.
• A policy mindset, able to join the dots across internal and external environments.
• Well-developed qualitative and quantitative research skills with the ability to extract and analyse relevant information to make sound judgements.
• Analytical/ Economic project experience.
• Ability to quickly and effectively understand a problem/ issue, gather and consider intelligence to identify a solution.
• Stakeholder management (both internal and external). Ability to influence and build positive internal and external working relationships across different teams and organisations.
• Experience of low carbon technology deployment and the Net Zero investment challenge.
• Comprehensive policy experience working with government or regulators.

Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.

Salary: circa £48,000 depending on experience

At LCCC, we are powered by curiosity, driven to learn from different perspectives and experiences as we work towards a flexible energy future. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to own every outcome.

Travel: You are expected to attend the London office monthly - travel is covered by the business

• Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
• Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
• Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers