Policy Manager: Sustainability And Net Zero

What if you could drive change through policy impact?
What if you were part of a team offering independent advice on how engineering and technology could address crucial societal challenges?
What if you were our Policy Manager?
At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible. We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.
What you’ll be doing
The role sits within the Policy and Insight team which is part of the IET’s Governance and External Engagement Directorate. You will be the driving force in engaging key stakeholders, coordinating thought leadership, and aligning policy topics with Sustainability and climate change to harness the IET's evidence base and expertise. You’ll take charge of cross-cutting projects and themes, acting as a spokesperson on policy-related Sustainability and climate change matters. Working closely with the Communications team to maintain a portfolio of expert member spokespeople, showcasing the IET's thought leadership.
What we hope you can bring to the role
You will demonstrate your confidence as a collaborative professional with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills., possess a robust understanding of how UK government and policy makers operate and the ability to identify policy developments. You’ll have an interest in the public policy aspects of Sustainability and climate change, clean energy and the move towards Net Zero.
We’d love to get to know you
Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry - we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all! Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.
A little more about the role
Ability to identify, evaluate and monitor policy developments relating to the IET’s strategic and societal themes, especially Sustainability and climate change.
Taking direction from the Head of Policy, and the IET’s Policy Oversight Committee (POSC), lead the IET’s policy response to the Sustainability and climate change agenda, providing strategic direction through your knowledge of government and public policy priorities as well as through your knowledge of key sector concerns.
Strategic networking: form and maintain connections with a wide range of the IET’s staff, members and other stakeholders with expertise in Sustainability and climate change related issues across all sectors.
Working closely with the Public Affairs Manager, develop and maintain external relationships with relevant government departments, politicians and policymakers.
Engage key IET stakeholders and coordinate thought leadership and policy topics relating to Sustainability and climate change to access the IET evidence base and leverage existing expertise, identifying opportunities for new research projects where valuable to increase impact.
Shape IET’s engagement with key public policy events and discussions, and coordinate roundtables and workshops in response to strategically significant requests for engineering input into related policy challenges.
Take a leading role to support the IET’s participation in the COP global climate summits where the IET has official observer status.
Act as spokesperson for the IET around the policy related Sustainability and climate change topics, and work closely with the Communications team to maintain a portfolio of expert member spokespeople.
Line management for Policy Advisor and Officer - effective recruitment, talent and performance management, delegating to and empowering members of the team to deliver their work and develop their professional skills.
A little more about what we’re looking for
Knowledge of the political landscape and legislative processes in the UK, ideally gained through direct work experience.
Experience in influencing government and policymakers.
Ability to assimilate complex information quickly and identify potential opportunities.
The ability to work collaboratively and simultaneously with multiple stakeholders, guiding complex groups to deliver successful outcomes. Experience of volunteer management ideal.
Highly developed communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across sectors and proactively develop and nurture strategic networks at all levels.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to create and develop motivated teams operating in an environment of trust and openness.
Acts with a high degree of personal integrity and credibility, inspiring trust in others
Able to understand and work across cultural boundaries and with diverse stakeholders.
Previous experience within a 'purpose-led’ and complex organisation eg: a membership organisation, educational, charity or regulatory body.
A strong team player who is able to demonstrate initiative, with the ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes reactive environment.
An interest in the work of the IET.
Desirable:
Knowledge in one or more areas - engineering, technology, science, sustainability, skills.
What if you could be you? The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our 'Work for the IET’ site.

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