Job Description
Policy Manager – Energy and Net Zero
Permanent
Hybrid working (London)
Full Time
Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities
The Manufacturers' Organisation | Make UK
Make UK is the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector.
Everything we do – from providing essential business support and training to championing manufacturing industry in the UK and the EU – is designed to help British manufacturers compete, innovate and grow.
As Senior Manager for Energy and Net Zero you will manage and deliver Make UK’s policy work on decarbonising the manufacturing sector, net zero and energy. You will work across the organisation (including the Government Affairs, Membership and services teams) to coordinate and deliver for manufacturers, whilst working with the various Government departments to showcase Make UK’s research and thought leadership work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver Make UK’s policy initiatives on energy and net zero, ensuring projects align with our lobbying position and are delivered on time.
* Develop comprehensive policy responses to consultations and inquiries, shaping outcomes for our members while establishing Make UK as a thought leader.
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with key policy and political stakeholders to enhance Make UK’s reputation and influence within Whitehall and Westminster.
* Collaborate with the Head of Policy to identify, plan, and manage research projects that inform Make UK’s policy and public affairs objectives.
* Represent our members by speaking at external policy committees and groups, ensuring their needs are effectively communicated to policymakers and stakeholders.
* Support the policy team in managing member policy groups to strengthen policy development and secure a robust member mandate.
Essential Qualifications:
* Proven experience in a net zero, decarbonisation, or energy-related policy role.
* In-depth understanding of the UK policy-making process, with a track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to design, manage, and deliver policy projects efficiently and effectively.
* Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including civil servants and other membership organisations.
* Ability to respond quickly to developments in a dynamic media and political landscape.
* Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to audiences.
With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.
Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration