Job Description
Elgin Values Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees Agility: We Lead with Agility Integrity: We Act with Integrity Excellence: We Empower Excellence Care: We Value Care Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create. Job Description The Role: The Senior Policy Manager will work with the Head of Operations and the wider Elgin leadership team to advocate for Elgin within trade associations and engage with industry across each of its active markets. The successful candidate will work closely with heads of department to ensure Elgin is up to date on all relevant policy and active consultations relating to utility scale solar and storage sector. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and strategic thinking, as well as a commitment to the company's mission and values. What you will do: Analyse and monitor policy developments and regulatory changes in Ireland, UK and other European markets that affect our utility scale solar and storage projects and operations. Managing engagement with industry trade associations including Solar Energy UK and the Irish Solar Energy Association among others. Prepare and deliver policy briefings, submissions, presentations and reports to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, investors, media and public. Active participation and company representation at industry forums, events and working groups. Managing and co-ordinating consultation responses when required including engagement with trade associations with same. Developing a network of contacts through key organizations and leveraging pre-existing networks. Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, such as project development, construction, grid connections, asset management, engineering, finance and legal, to ensure policy alignment and coherence across the organisation. Identify and pursue new policy opportunities and partnerships that enhance our competitive edge and market position. Provide policy advice and guidance to senior management and other internal stakeholders on key policy issues and trends. Your profile What you will need: A bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, economics, engineering or a related field. A master's degree or equivalent is preferred. At least 7 years of relevant experience in policy, advocacy, government relations or public affairs, preferably in the renewable energy sector or a related industry. Strong knowledge and understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape and dynamics in UK, Ireland and other European markets, especially in the areas of utility scale solar and storage, grid integration, energy markets and climate change. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex policy issues in a clear and compelling manner to diverse audiences. Proven track record of developing and implementing effective policy strategies and campaigns that achieve positive policy outcomes and impact. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to collaborate across all functions and levels. About us Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany. Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/ #J-18808-Ljbffr