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Join to apply for the Head of Policy & Strategy role at Sizewell CJoin to apply for the Head of Policy & Strategy role at Sizewell CShape the Future of UK EnergyYou can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Job DescriptionShape the Future of UK EnergyLocation: London, hybrid working arrangements office 2-3 days per weekEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: Competitive salary, plus 10% bonus, 28 days holiday, market-leading pension (7.5% employee contribution and company contribution of 15%) and other benefits.Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025At Sizewell C (SZC), were building more than a power station were shaping the future of clean energy in the UK. As our Head of Policy & Strategy, youll be at the forefront of this transformation, influencing the policy environment that underpins one of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects.This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of SZCs public policy approach from the ground up. Youll work at the heart of the project, engaging with senior government and industry stakeholders.This role requires strong collaboration across SZC, the development and integration of a unified company-wide position, and the ability to communicate that position effectively on behalf of the entire organisation.Your ImpactLead Policy Influence: Drive strategic policy campaigns aligned with SZCs business goals, ensuring our perspectives shape national energy policy.Build Strategic Relationships: Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with government departments (DESNZ, GBN), regulators, and industry leaders.Mitigate Strategic Risk: Anticipate and respond to policy developments that could impact SZCs delivery, investment appeal, or public perception.What Youll BringKnowledge & Experience:Deep understanding of the UK energy landscape, including nuclear, hydrogen, and emerging technologies.Expertise in regulatory models and support mechanisms for large infrastructure projects.Proven experience in government policy development or advising regulated businesses, ideally in the energy sector.Strong grasp of stakeholder dynamics in major infrastructure delivery.SkillsStrategic thinker with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.Confident operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating political landscapes.Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results under pressure.Why Join Us?This is more than a policy role its a chance to shape the legacy of a nationally critical project. Youll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team working to secure a low-carbon future for the UK. If youre ready to lead with purpose and influence at the highest levels, we want to hear from you.Well do the right thing by youYoull be a valued member of an enterprise thats helping tackle one of the worlds biggest challenges - in a team that does the right thing by each other.That Commitment From Us Includes a Flexible Rewards Package Designed To Give You The Wellbeing And Financial Security To Enjoy Your Life, ProvidingFlexible working built around a hybrid approachOngoing professional development where you can fulfil your potentialAn inclusive environment where your voice is heardA competitive salaryMarket-leading pension schemeIncentive bonus planHealth coverCycle-to-work schemeDiscountsEmployee pricing.If that sounds like the team and mega project for you, come and shape the futureof energy in the UK apply right now.A Full Job Description Is Available On Application.Power in DiversitySizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.We Create The Right Environment Where People Feel Able To Bring Their Whole Selves To Work. Whilst Working Together There Is Mutual Trust And Appreciation Created Through The Building Of Meaningful Relationships With One Another, Aligned With Our Key ValuesRespect: Value the rules and environment in which we operatePositivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performanceHumility: Be open to others points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromiseSolidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each otherClarity: Communicate clearly and consistentlyEveryone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its nuclear family.As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email, or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.Additional InformationJoin the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.Its not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europes largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. Thats one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything youve ever experienced before, and youll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset is powering the change. Were ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, theres never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell Cs employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. 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