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

Imperial College London is hiring a Policy & Programmes Officer for Climate, Energy, and Sustainability. This full-time, hybrid role involves engaging with policy using research from the Imperial Policy Forum. Responsibilities include producing impactful outputs for government audiences and collaborating with academic staff. Candidates should have experience in UK climate and energy policy and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various workplace benefits.
Job number

PRS00449

Faculties

President’s Team

Departments

College Headquarters

Salary or Salary range

£45,700 - £55,240 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

10 Apr 2025

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)

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

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