Policy Analyst

Job Description

Our mission is to make clean power accessible. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We're designing, financing, building and operating the world's most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we've raised over £2.7 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1.2GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.3,400 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the US and Canada, with a global headquarters in London.

We're the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We're also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Policy Analyst with experience in electricity decarbonisation, markets and/or networks. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of GB electricity market design and regulation, with an understanding of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Experience engaging with Government, Ofgem, NESO and relevant industry bodies would be highly beneficial.

This role will be central to advancing Zenobē's energy policy objectives, leveraging public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement to shape the regulatory and policy landscape. Reporting to the Policy & Public Affairs Lead, the successful candidate will work closely with the Network Infrastructure (NI) Business Development teams, ensuring that policy development supports grid-scale storage. Key responsibilities will include monitoring and analysing policy and regulatory developments, engaging with external stakeholders - including political decision-makers, civil servants, local and national organisations, trade associations and consultants - and advocating for policy frameworks that enable the growth of both electric mobility and battery energy storage. Candidates should be able to operate at pace, balancing multiple priorities and respond swiftly to policy changes in a fast-moving sector. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future energy system as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

A Taste of the Day to Day

Support the integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewables systems, working closely with the NI Business Development teams.

• Track evolving energy policy, regulation and market reforms affecting BESS (e.g., Reformed National Pricing, code modifications such as P462, Capacity Market reform, LDES Cap & Floor) and communicate material developments to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of Zenobē's policy positions, working closely with the Policy Lead and Business Development team to draft responses to consultations, code modifications and inquiry submissions.
• Conduct research, analysis and modelling on the economic, social and environmental impacts of policy options which will be used to inform decision-making and support our leadership in the energy sector.
• Monitor and evaluate policy effectiveness, identifying opportunities to enhance Zenobē's market position and service offerings.

Support and lead aspects of our engagement with key stakeholders & drive collaboration across central government and local authorities.

• Engage with government departments and industry bodies to advocate for Zenobē's policies that support the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Represent Zenobē at industry forums, public consultations and working groups to enhance the company's influence in shaping energy policy and regulation.
• Author concise policy briefs and position statements on battery storage policy and provide internal guidance to senior leaders ahead of meetings and events.
• Facilitate collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders, ensuring our solutions are integrated into national and regional strategies.
• Support the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager with the regional and local stakeholder engagement strategy around Zenobē NI projects.

Evidence, analysis and internal enablement

• Support and lead aspects of quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess policy proposals' system and consumer impacts
• Brief senior leaders and commercial teams on regulatory risk/opportunity; develop persuasive narratives, briefings and supporting collateral for external use (presentations, letters to MPs, opeds, response summaries).
• Maintain an internal policy tracker and calendar of consultations, workgroups and key decision points.

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

What We're Looking For

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

Essential skills & experience

• Background in energy policy analysis; electricity markets, flexibility, or storage.
• Knowledge of recent and ongoing electricity market reforms impacting BESS.
• Proven ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support policy development and commercial strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing long-form policy documents including consultation responses, inquiry submissions and policy reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with government bodies, trade bodies and industry partners.

Desirable skills & experience

• Experience in Government, Ofgem, National Grid ESO, or relevant code bodies.
• Strong connections across the energy sector.
• Good understanding of UK political processes (consultations, parliamentary questions, select committees, code governance)
• Quantitative skills, ideally basic data science/modelling to build simple policy impact models (e.g., Python/Excel for scenario analysis).

Working at Zenobē

We're passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you'd like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cash back health plan
• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let's see how we can make it work.

Our Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.