Hybrid Policy Analyst

at Zenobē

• Job title: Policy Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Policy Analyst assisting in energy policy objectives at Zenobē focusing on battery storage. Engaging stakeholders and advocating for regulatory frameworks to enhance clean energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewables systems, working closely with the NI Business Development teams.
• Track evolving energy policy, regulation and market reforms affecting BESS (e.g., Reformed National Pricing, code modifications such as P462, Capacity Market reform, LDES Cap & Floor) and communicate material developments to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of Zenobē’s policy positions, working closely with the Policy Lead and Business Development team to draft responses to consultations, code modifications and inquiry submissions.
• Conduct research, analysis and modelling on the economic, social and environmental impacts of policy options which will be used to inform decision-making and support our leadership in the energy sector.
• Monitor and evaluate policy effectiveness, identifying opportunities to enhance Zenobē’s market position and service offerings.
• Support and lead aspects of our engagement with key stakeholders & drive collaboration across central government and local authorities.
• Engage with government departments and industry bodies to advocate for Zenobē’s policies that support the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Represent Zenobē at industry forums, public consultations and working groups to enhance the company’s influence in shaping energy policy and regulation.
• Author concise policy briefs and position statements on battery storage policy and provide internal guidance to senior leaders ahead of meetings and events.
• Facilitate collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders, ensuring our solutions are integrated into national and regional strategies.
• Support the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager with the regional and local stakeholder engagement strategy around Zenobē NI projects.
• Support and lead aspects of quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess policy proposals’ system and consumer impacts.
• Brief senior leaders and commercial teams on regulatory risk/opportunity; develop persuasive narratives, briefings and supporting collateral for external use (presentations, letters to MPs, opeds, response summaries).
• Maintain an internal policy tracker and calendar of consultations, workgroups and key decision points.

Requirements

• Background in energy policy analysis; electricity markets, flexibility, or storage.
• Knowledge of recent and ongoing electricity market reforms impacting BESS.
• Proven ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support policy development and commercial strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing long-form policy documents including consultation responses, inquiry submissions and policy reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with government bodies, trade bodies and industry partners.
• Desirable skills & experience
• Experience in Government, Ofgem, National Grid ESO, or relevant code bodies.
• Strong connections across the energy sector.
• Good understanding of UK political processes (consultations, parliamentary questions, select committees, code governance)
• Quantitative skills, ideally basic data science/modelling to build simple policy impact models (e.g., Python/Excel for scenario analysis).

Benefits

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cash back health plan
• Plus more