Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector, and health to tackle today’s social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business 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 a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited, and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is to make things that matter work better for everyone.      

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.

At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries including pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more.

The Role

Do you want to take a key role in shaping the future of hydrogen in the UK?

Hydrogen UK is the largest hydrogen industry trade body operating in the UK and is at the heart of the debate on the role of hydrogen in the energy transition. Hydrogen UK has been instrumental in the development of the strategies and policy frameworks that will enable hydrogen to scale over the next decade.

We are looking to recruit a new Graduate Policy Advisor. The role sits within a small dynamic and impactful team and reports to the Head of Policy and Analysis at Hydrogen UK. The successful applicant will be instrumental in working with our Membership, policymakers, and other external stakeholders to shape hydrogen policy by providing objective, evidence-based policy positions that influence how we think about hydrogen in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Policy Advisors and HUK members to develop policy positions
• Writing consultation responses, policy papers, and reports with the support of the HUK team and members
• Working with the economics team to develop analysis and evidence to underpin policy positions.
• Building strong relationships with key decision-makers across industry, and local and national government.
• Working with the Hydrogen UK team to understand the key drivers and developments in the hydrogen sector.
• Presenting at industry events and conferences.

Location: Birmingham or London Office (hybrid working)
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package

Requirements

Knowledge and skills:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of hydrogen solutions and technologies and the role of hydrogen in the energy transition is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and confidence at liaising with a wide range of stakeholders
• Be able to translate complex technical and policy issues into easy to understand information.

Personal attributes:

• Be able to build up a high profile in a short period of time.
• Share a passion for addressing climate change, protecting the environment, and transitioning to a low-carbon future.
• Highly self-motivated and flexible.
• A team player committed to working collaboratively.

The role can be based in Birmingham or London. The role usually involves some UK travel with occasional overnight stays.

Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems.

WHAT WE OFFER
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
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 Programme
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar