Policy and Operations Analyst

Low Carbon Contracts Company

Analyst delivering levy-funded schemes and supporting operational delivery of developing energy policies and government initiatives. Working across teams to ensure alignment and compliance in the energy sector.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex energy policies into practical requirements, while effectively engaging with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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Commercial Experience In The Energy SectorStrong Analytical SkillsExperience Supporting Policy ImplementationUnderstanding Of Electricity Market ArrangementsSuperb Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisRisk IdentificationSettlement ProcessesLegislation ReviewOperational Change Support

Soft Skills

Judgement In Complex EnvironmentsStakeholder EngagementClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Energy PolicyLevy-Funded SchemesCapacity MarketNuclear RABRegulatory Change Programmes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse new and developing energy policy to understand operational impacts, risks and delivery requirements
Help turn policy proposals into clear, practical requirements for settlement processes
Support implementation of levy-funded schemes and reforms, including CfD, Capacity Market, Nuclear RAB and emerging policy initiatives
Work across internal teams to understand system, process and funding impacts and support effective delivery
Engage with government, regulators, electricity suppliers and other stakeholders to support policy implementation and operational alignment
Review legislation, guidance and internal documents to ensure they are accurate, clear and consistent
Maintain clear internal and external knowledge materials.
Represent Levy Operations in meetings and forums, providing updates on scheme delivery and operational impacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial experience in the energy sector, public policy, or a similarly regulated environment
Ability to work with incomplete or evolving policy and turn it into clear, practical requirements.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, impacts and delivery challenges.
Ability to take ownership of work and apply judgement in a complex environment.
Experience supporting projects, change initiatives or policy implementation.
Ability to understand complex material, such as legislation, technical documents, or settlement processes.
Superb communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
Experience working with stakeholders across different teams or organisations
Understanding of electricity or gas market arrangements, settlement processes or electricity supplier obligations
Experrience on policy or regulatory change programmes
Familiarity with system or operational change
Experience working with government, regulators, or energy industry participants

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
Up to 8% pension contribution
Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
Three paid volunteering days a year
Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
Employee resource groups