Job Description
Company Description
Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.
We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically.
Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are Great Place to Work accredited.
The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.
No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.
Job Description
The Role
The role sits within a small, dynamic, and impactful team. You will be joining the Talan Strategy and Energy Consulting Business Unit (SEBU), which works across a broad range of energy projects with leading market participants. We help our clients understand what net zero means to them, assess the challenges, and identify solutions.
The successful applicant will be interested in low carbon technologies, policy and market developments, focussing in upon decentralised energy, with a keenness to drive smart energy infrastructure, energy flexibility and local energy solutions, shaping energy markets and be able to provide objective, evidence-based arguments which influence how we think about, generate, and use energy.
Our work is designed to strengthen the voice of our clients to influence change at a national level and to ensure that we transition to a low-carbon economy, protect our environment, and minimise the impact of climate change. You will work across a portfolio of clients, including energy service providers, core market functions, trade associations, manufacturers, local authorities, and national government across the sustainability, heat decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and smart tech debates.
The successful applicant will have an interest in low-carbon, decentralised energy or sustainability and have the potential to develop deep subject matter expertise. Candidates must be organised and methodical, whilst also having the ability to manage competing workloads. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in sustainability and the low-carbon transition to work within a highly motivated team to help achieve action on climate change.
Responsibilities
- Work across a diverse portfolio of government funding programmes, public affairs tasks, research projects, and real-world technical & operational solutions. This will involve identifying and coordinating inputs from other members of the Business Unit and wider Talan teams.
- Deliver secretariat services for our energy trade associations, organising meetings, taking minutes and working alongside the subject matter experts to deliver on the work programmes.
- Conduct desk-based and market research into policy (related to energy, buildings, and other environmental issues), commercial business, market processes, and other relevant areas of interest.
- Author reports including policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, project plans, client briefings, blogs, and contribute content for other works where necessary.
- Support the delivery of innovation projects and government funding schemes by providing administrative support, including drafting correspondence, document processing, and analytics.
- Supporting the delivery of and coordinating workshops and events using a variety of tools to gain insight and encourage debate.
- Visualise data and present findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders.
- Integrate and articulate client positions in responses to government consultations, inquiries and calls for evidence.
- Keep abreast of policy and parliamentary developments and deliver insight to clients and the team.
- Present briefings, research findings for and with (potential and current) clients, at external events and at meetings with a variety of organisations.
- Support the development of research methodologies to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Attend meetings with government officials, key stakeholders, and senior business leaders to communicate client positions and influence the policy landscape.
- Support business development activities by identifying opportunities for growth through networking and developing good relationships with people in the industry.
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package
Location : London or Birmingham office - Hybrid
Qualifications
Requirements
- Experience and qualifications – the preferred applicant will have a relevant degree (2:1 minimum) or equivalent experience, for example, climate change, energy, geography, politics, or sustainability, etc. Energy operations, research, industry, or government experience would be beneficial.
- Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports, and presentations. We regularly develop and publish high-quality reports proposing policy solutions to the Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate written documentation are essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. This will include leading and presenting at meetings, roundtables, and conferences.
- Organisation and time management - the nature of our work requires an ability to handle competing priorities/deadlines whilst delivering high-quality outputs. We are looking for someone who is well organised and can develop and implement work plans to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop successful relationships with clients, policy makers, and other relevant stakeholders. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively.
- Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low-carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better, and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for supporting the move to a greener economy.
- Technical or operational understanding and experience in smart infrastructure, decentralised energy, and flexibility would be advantageous, but is not a prerequisite.
Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company’s Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.
Additional Information
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments
Our commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. As a socially responsible leader, Talan continually invests in sustainable growth, addressing both social and environmental challenges. We achieve this while preserving our core values and ensuring operational excellence for our clients. This commitment to excellence extends across all aspects of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
For the past three years, through our 360° approach to social and environmental responsibility, we have been driving significant change and strengthening these principles within our corporate DNA. The solid foundations we’ve been building since 2021 are enabling our organisation to transform in a sustainable and positive manner.
Disability Inclusion
We recognise that the diversity of legislative and cultural frameworks for supporting individuals with disabilities requires the implementation of specific policies and a unique approach in each country where the Group operates. Talan is committed to strengthening its involvement in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities by implementing dedicated support systems and raising awareness among our teams on these issues.
WHAT WE OFFER
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare (subsidised)
Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
Matched pension contributions
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to work scheme
Buy and Sell annual leave
Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Programm
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Social@77
