Policy Analyst Cleantech for UK

Permanent employee, Full-time · United Kingdom

Intro Role

Are you passionate about climate innovation and looking to make a difference?

Cleantech Group, the global authority on sustainable innovation, is expanding its team to support its policy advocacy initiative in the UK.

Cleantech for UK is an initiative powered by Cleantech Group and supported by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy, brings the cleantech innovation and investment community and policymakers closer together, positions clean technologies as a positive, forward-looking pillar of the UK’s vision for the future, identifies tangible opportunities to accelerate cleantech scaleup and highlights areas where the UK is positioned to show global leadership.
The initiative builds on our work with Cleantech for Europe, which launched in early 2021 and has since positioned itself as the main voice of cleantech innovation in the EU.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an energetic and collaborative project manager to help us expand our coverage of UK climate, energy, and innovation work. You will be part of a passionate team and regularly interact with a high-level network of innovators, investors, policymakers, NGOs and think tanks.

Regrettably, we are unable to assist with visa sponsorship procedures at this time

Responsibilities

Research and analyse the cleantech innovation and investment ecosystem and relevant policy
Inform and consult cleantech investors and other key ecosystem actors on their policy objectives
Draft policy positions, consultation responses, op-eds and open letters
Advocate for recommendations with UK policymakers
Contribute to organising events and preparing material for events, workshops and stakeholder meetings
Build relations with climate think tanks and collaborate on joint initiatives
Contribute to regular partner meetings to update and obtain feedback on progress
Support communications for the initiative with blog and social media posts

Requirements (you don’t need all of these to apply)

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or climate-related subject
Strong interest in clean technology innovation and willingness to keep up with the latest research and industry developments
Strong interest in politics and policy, with some experience in either the policy or political arena, desirable
3-5 years experience in energy or sustainability policy, research, journalism, or a related field
Excellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills
Ready to take on challenges and learn new skills
Ability to work towards deadlines
Desire to develop by giving and receiving feedback to/from other team members
Fluent English required

Reasons to work at Cleantech Group

Build a climate-positive career by fighting for the acceleration and adoption of clean technologies and green investment!
The opportunity to be part of a globally distributed, international, and fun team. We offer a flexible and relaxed working hybrid/remote environment (depending on your location)
Access an unparalleled network of cleantech investors, innovators and policymakers
Occasional international travel for client work and events around the world
Learning and development are actively encouraged
We have an unlimited PTO policy globally, by spirit (while ensuring we comply with local employment law and market norms), allowing people to take the time off they need to fit their situations
Competitive salary with an Annual Performance Related Pay scheme

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About us

Championing Sustainable Innovation, Catalyzing Business Opportunities

At Cleantech Group, we provide research, consulting, and events to catalyze opportunities for sustainable growth powered by innovation. We bring clients access to the trends, companies and people shaping the future and the customized advice and support businesses need to engage external innovation. Industries are undergoing definitive transitions toward a more digitized, de-carbonized and resource-efficient industrial future. At every stage from initial strategy to final deals, our services bring corporate change makers, investors, governments, and stakeholders from across the ecosystem, the support they need to thrive in this fast-arriving and uncertain future. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Asia, Europe and North America.

Cleantech Group is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure the promotion of equal opportunity for all people employed or seeking employment, without regard to race, colour, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. Please let us know if you need any adjustments during your application or recruitment process and we would do our best to accommodate your needs.

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