This role, based in RE100s Policy team, provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a world-renowned corporate renewable energy initiative that brings together hundreds of large and ambitious businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. The successful candidate will provide expertise on renewable energy within RE100 and across Climate Groups energy system. The Senior Policy Officer will play an important role in supporting the delivery of RE100s national and regional programmes, which work for global policy change for zero carbon grids by 2040. Our priority markets include Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
About Climate Group
Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.
Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.
We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.
We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.
About the role
Now in its tenth year, RE100 is successfully driving policy change for zero carbon grids by 2040 in markets around the world. We are seeking a talented individual to help us to expand this work, as part of our RE100 Policy team.
The Senior Policy Officer will play an important role in supporting the delivery of RE100s national and regional programmes as well as providing expertise on renewable energy across Climate Groups portfolio of work in the energy system. The RE100 Policy team is responsible for RE100s policy and programme delivery work in priority markets, including Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
The Senior Policy Officer will work with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally, including the broader RE100 team, regional Climate Group offices (India, China, United States, Europe), the technical team at CDP, and RE100 corporate members and local partners
Key responsibilities will include:
Energy Expertise and Research
Policy
Project Management
We value strengths and the desire to learn if you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.
Essential:
Desirable:
Our location
Youll be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge, and will enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
As well as having excellent green credentials, our open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether youre working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building is accessible for people living with disabilities, and offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking and showers.
The role will require occasional international travel.
Our people are at the heart of what we do and are our greatest asset. Youll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.
This is a permanent position.
Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if we can make it work for the role and within the team then we will.
The salary offered is £33,610 - £36,970 per annum, based on experience.
In addition to the rewards youll find from working with friendly, passionate people wholl challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:
Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and one-page cover letter covering how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.
If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Hannah Broman, Senior Policy Manager, [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 12th November 2024.
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