Policy & Regulatory Affairs ManagerWe are searching for an experienced Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager at our Glasgow Office or any of our other UK based officesDo you want to work to make Power for Good?We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell five days per annum, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.The RoleImagine a future where everyone has access affordable to zero carbon energy. We are looking for an experienced Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager to help us advocate for supportive policies and legislative environments to create this future.Working as part of the UK&I; Communications and Public Affairs team you'll co-ordinate our policy work across the UK and Ireland. You'll have a good understanding of energy markets, in particular renewable electricity, enabling you to identify relevant policy/regulatory risks and opportunities for RES.The role will see you work closely with internal subject matter experts to develop RES' positions across key policy areas and ensure consistency in external delivery. You'll have experience of dealing with a range of external stakeholders, engaging with key organisations and individuals to influence both policy development and consultations.Key Accountabilities Working with internal subject matter experts to formulate RES' positions on key policy and regulatory matters. Ensuring alignment and sharing of key positions internally.Supporting the development of RES' strategic direction on policy and regulatory matters. Delivering a proactive programme of activities, alongside reactive support for issues as they arise.Tracking key policy developments across planning, grid and markets – translating these into meaningful information, highlighting risks and opportunities to RES' business activities.Co-ordinating and drafting consultation responses and submissions, working with internal subject matter experts and external parties, where required.Tracking the impact of RES' activities and influence with key decision makers.Providing briefings on policy and regulatory matters to support engagement with senior officials and elected representatives.Liaison and participation in trade association and industry activities; actively articulating and advocating RES' priorities in line with business objectives.Developing and maintaining industry and regulatory relationships to support RES' engagement across a range of different stakeholders.Supporting the engagement with external political stakeholders at Westminster, Holyrood, Stormont, Cardiff and Dublin on key policy areas. Knowledge Good understanding of the renewable energy industry – including markets, planning and grid in the UK, and ideally Ireland.Detailed knowledge of relevant energy and climate change policies at UK, and ideally Ireland level.Parliamentary procedure and policy development. Skills Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to engage people at all levels and comfortable presenting to a wide range of audiences.Persuasive influencing and negotiation skills.Excellent written & verbal communication. Experience: Working in a regulated sector, preferably energy.Demonstrable track record of working with a range of external stakeholders.Engaging with and influencing policy development and consultations.Ability to support colleagues through anticipating requirements and making provisions for them. Qualifications Ideally educated to a degree level in a relevant discipline. Please note all applications must include a CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) telling us how you meet the role criteria.Closing Date for Applications - Friday 5th February 2021Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.#LI-SS1