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CHPA is recruiting a Policy Manager to support an ambitious programme of policy and market development activity.

The CHPA is a leading advocate for a more local and less wasteful energy system. We offer on exciting and dynamic place to work, engaging with decision makers at the forefront of energy policy, helping to shape the future energy market.

We are seeking an experienced, confident and proactive person who can rapidly become an integral part of the policy and communications team to develop and promote improvements in the law, in regulation and in public policy that will facilitate the sustainable development of combined heat and power and district heating and cooling in the UK.

The role will focus specifically on district heating and energy management, embracing a broad spectrum of public policy, including energy markets, renewables, energy efficiency, planning, and infrastructure investment, and will involve working directly with government departments, local authorities, regulators and parliamentarians.

The candidate will require strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the necessary initiative to assume responsibility for leading prominent projects and work packages. With sound experience of the energy sector and ideally a grounding in economics, law or an engineering/scientific discipline, the candidate will be comfortable addressing technical and economic issues, devising and undertaking research and analysis to support the Association’s advocacy positions. The candidate would be expected to have significant relevant experience, especially in the district heating sector, following a degree.

The ability to communicate complex topics effectively to a diverse range of audiences, and to work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues and stakeholders will be key attributes.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Wednesday 30th April 2014