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SalaryABOUT US
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
THE ROLE
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Policy & Campaigns Officer, to work on a full-time basis.
Working within our Northern Ireland directorate, the successful candidate will report to our Director of Northern Ireland and also work closely with the Policy team in London and Newcastle-upon-Tyne to maximise our advocacy reach.
The post centres on developing and delivering NEA NI’s Policy and campaigns work in Northern Ireland, engaging with the Government, MLA’s, key members and partners for the benefit of fuel poor households across Northern Ireland. You will have responsibility for drafting NEA’s responses to relevant consultations and deliver concise and compelling briefings on relevant policies and campaigns for internal and external audiences. You will have a key responsibility for analysing the impact of all relevant aspects of Policy and regulation on fuel poor households at a local, regional, and national level, and work with colleagues and partners to capture key insights and ensure these are reflected in policy positions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Reporting to NEA’s Director of Northern Ireland, you will have demonstratable experience within a national charity, the energy industry, utility regulator, lobby group or consumer body. You will have excellent communication and analytical skills, and a proven ability to influence key stakeholders. It is not necessary but desirable to have an understanding of relevant energy Policy and regulation and its impacts on fuel poverty with experience of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to inform policy making decisions.
A willingness to travel occasionally throughout Northern Ireland, England and Wales is also required.
Your base location will be Belfast – post holders must be resident within the UK and able to prove their right to work in the UK. It is anticipated that staff will work between their home and the Belfast Office at 1 College House, Citylink Business Park, Albert Street, Belfast, BT12 4HQ. However, hybrid working is subject to a risk assessment to ensure the working environment is appropriate under health and safety and GDPR requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Salary range: £32,641 - £37,304 (Scale SO1 - SO2, Points 23 - 28)
11.5% non-contributory pension
25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas and New Year when our offices close; plus, all public holidays (in the region where you are based) per annum
Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for hybrid working
Enhanced family friendly payments
Employee Assistance Programme.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 9 February 2024. If successful in the shortlisting process, interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 19 February 2024.
Full job description and person specification are available on our website.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
