Overview

The role — We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Policy Officer to join a new advisory function on delivery of energy decarbonisation. The Royal Academy of Engineering is building on existing work of the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) on rapid electricity system decarbonisation to deliver ongoing advice to policymakers on the successful and secure delivery of electricity decarbonisation over coming years. This is an opportunity to work directly with leaders in the profession and key decision-makers within government and the sector to support the development and delivery of policy advice that ensures the energy transition is informed by the best engineering input available. An opportunity to build personal knowledge and skills in engineering policy and decision making in a crucial area of climate policy, this role will support the provision of analysis on the progress of energy system transformation, the challenges to be addressed and opportunities to be realised thereby contribute to the successful delivery of secure, resilient and decarbonised electricity.

The skills we look for are:

• Do you have experience working in a fast-paced programme or project team?
• Do you have experience of stakeholder engagement and evidence synthesis?
• Do you have excellent writing skills with experience writing for a wide range of audiences?
• Do you enjoy working with multiple stakeholders while keeping a keen eye on processes and systems?
• Could you bring a touch of specialist experience, for instance from the energy sector or from mobilising technical expertise into policy influencing?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Application closing date: 05 October 2025

Interview date: w/c 22 September 2025

Interview location: London

Location

Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James's Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

Who are we?

• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Annual pay review
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Regular social activities

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change, to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we\'re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we\'re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for us?

• We\'re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you\'re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
• This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we\'d love you to be part of.
• We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team - is this you?

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is proud to be an \"A\" Rated Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence holder, as approved by the UK Immigration Authorities. The Academy may consider sponsorship for roles that are eligible, as defined by the Home Office. In accordance with Home Office criteria, sponsorship may only be considered where there is a suitable Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, the minimum salary threshold is met, and all other relevant Points Based System requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship are fulfilled. Please note that this does not guarantee that the Academy will be able to sponsor a candidate as a Skilled Worker and accordingly may not be able to make an offer.

A Certificate of Sponsorship may be assigned, and a Skilled Worker visa application will only be made once an applicant has been successfully and conditionally offered a role. All offers of employment requiring sponsorship under the Academy\'s Sponsor Licence are subject to the individual obtaining the legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the Academy in the specific role.

Employment will not be confirmed until the Skilled Worker visa application has been formally approved and communicated by the Home Office. Additionally, a potential offer of employment may be made to candidates who already hold a visa permitting work for the Academy in a specific role. As with Skilled Worker sponsorship, such employment may be time-limited depending on the nature of the visa.

The benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus additional quarterly wellbeing days and Christmas office closure
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Annual pay review
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Regular social activities