Energy Policy Senior Consultant Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced UK energy policy professional to join a high-profile strategic advisory consultancy. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the UK energy policy landscape who wants to influence key political developments and support top-tier clients across industry sectors. You'll play a central role in advising clients on navigating government policy, formulating engagement strategies, and integrating energy policy insights into broader corporate communications and business strategies.

• Advise senior clients on UK energy policy developments and political trends
• Develop policy positions, stakeholder engagement plans, and responses to government consultations
• Support client communication strategies with political insight and risk assessments
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams across integrated projects
• Provide strategic counsel during both proactive campaigns and crisis situations
• Collaborate with other consultancy teams on high-impact client work across various sectors
• Contribute to business development and lead on new opportunities
• Act as a mentor and guide for junior colleagues, supporting their growth and development
• Share political intelligence and best practice insights across teams and client networks

• Deep knowledge of UK energy policy, including funding schemes (e.g., IETF, Emissions Trading Scheme), industrial decarbonisation strategies, and future cost of energy implications
• Awareness of international energy policy linkages, including EU carbon border adjustment mechanisms
• Ability to translate policy expertise into actionable client advice
• Strategic thinker with experience supporting public affairs campaigns and stakeholder mapping
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience managing accounts and contributing to client growth
• Effective team leader and mentor with strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Passion for politics, public affairs, and energy transformation

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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