Policy & Programmes Officer (Climate, Energy and Sustainability), Imperial Policy Forum

The Policy & Programmes Officer role at Imperial College involves using climate and energy research to influence national and international policy. The position requires collaboration with academic staff to maximize policy impact, producing outputs for government audiences. Candidates should have a passion for sustainability policy and experience in UK climate and energy policy. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and various workplace benefits.
About the role

Working within the Imperial Policy Forum, you will play an important role in using the world-leading climate and energy research from Imperial to engage with and influence policy, at a national and international level.

You will work closely with the new School of Convergence Science: Sustainability and Imperial’s wider climate and energy academic community to create policy impact in this crucial area of public policy.

What you would be doing

You will work with both academic and professional services staff to maximise the policy impact and influence of Imperial’s research. You will produce engaging and insightful outputs based on this research, targeted towards government and parliamentary audiences. You will be the lead within the Imperial Policy Forum team on climate and energy policy and play an important role in briefing senior members of the Strategic Engagement Division of the policy environment and potential opportunities for the university.

What we are looking for

You will be passionate about the positive impact that research can have on policy, and bring experience and insight about UK climate and energy policy. You will be an engaging and creative communicator, with a existing network of contacts in Westminster and Whitehall.

What we can offer you

This is a great opportunity for somebody passionate about climate/sustainability policy to make a difference at one of the UK’s leading universities..

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).

• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.

• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Pete Ford, Head of Imperial Policy Forum (p.ford@imperial.ac.uk)

Closing date: 10th April 2025

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