Policy Advocacy Manager

E.ON UK is seeking a Policy Advocacy Manager to influence energy policy and represent the company's interests to policymakers. The role involves developing advocacy strategies, monitoring political developments, and building stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have substantial experience in public affairs, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. The positions are based in Nottingham or London, with a focus on flexible working arrangements and an inclusive workplace culture.
Are you passionate about influencing political policy and being a vocal advocate in the energy sector? Join E.ON UK as a Policy Advocacy Manager. We are recruiting for 3 x positions on a permanent basis working from either Nottingham or London.

Policy Advocacy Manager

Here's What You'll Be Doing

As a Policy Advocacy Manager you will play a crucial role in representing the company's interests, insights, and strategic objectives to key policymakers and influencers across various governmental administrations. By actively shaping energy-related debates and engaging with policymakers, you will contribute to enhancing E.ON's reputation and advancing its commercial and sustainability goals within the UK energy sector. Other responsibilities include:
• Develop and execute E.ON's policy and advocacy strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
• Monitor and analyse legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting E.ON UK.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders including politicians, civil servants, and industry associations.
• Lead lobbying efforts to influence energy-related debates at national, devolved, and local levels.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging in all policy-related activities.

What We Need From You
• Substantial Policy/Advocacy Experience in governmental or public affairs.
• Planned and calculated approach with a proven track record of creating actionable work plans.
• Strategic Thinking & Analysis skills to interpret complex policy environments and devise advocacy strategies.
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills to convey policy positions effectively.
• Strong Relationship Building abilities with various stakeholders.
• Project Leadership experience with the capacity to lead initiatives.
• Resilience & Adaptability to operate effectively in a fast-paced political environment.

Here’s What You Need To Know
• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let’s discuss how we can work together flexibly.
• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a glanceReference no.: 234761 Closing date: 21/03/2025 Salary: 58,693 to 71,634

Get in touch

For more information contact the Hiring Manager Scott.Somerville@eon-uk.com

About usE.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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