Location: London or Aberdeen (Hybrid Working 60/40)
Department: Energy Policy
Reporting to: Energy Policy Director
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mon–Fri, 9am –5pm, with additional hours worked as required for energy policy activities)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is seeking an Energy Policy Manager to help shape and deliver policies that support a secure, competitive and sustainable UK offshore energy sector.
Reporting to the Energy Policy Director, you will develop evidence-based policy positions, engage with industry, government and regulators, and help influence the policy, regulatory and fiscal environment that supports investment, energy security and long-term value creation across the UK offshore energy industry.
Key responsibilities
- Develop policy positions, consultation responses, briefings and industry submissions.
- Monitor and assess policy, regulatory and fiscal developments affecting the offshore energy sector.
- Engage with government, regulators and industry stakeholders to influence policy outcomes and address barriers to investment.
- Represent OEUK in external meetings, consultations, forums and stakeholder discussions.
- Build strong relationships with member companies and ensure member priorities are reflected in OEUK's policy positions and advocacy activities.
- Collaborate across OEUK teams to deliver coordinated and consistent policy positions and external engagement.
- Support the delivery of the Energy Policy team's objectives and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware policy professional who can analyse complex issues, build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.
You will be:
- Confident developing evidence-based policy positions and translating complex issues into clear, practical recommendations.
- Comfortable engaging with government, regulators, industry representatives and senior stakeholders.
- A strong communicator who can build consensus and represent OEUK with credibility and professionalism.
- Curious and strategic in your thinking, with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the sector.
- Collaborative in your approach, working effectively across teams to deliver shared objectives and positive outcomes for members.
- Motivated by the opportunity to shape policies that support investment, energy security and the long-term success of the UK offshore energy industry.
This role would suit someone with experience in energy policy, energy regulation, public affairs, government relations or a similar field, ideally within the energy sector.
About You
You are a confident and commercially aware policy professional with experience developing evidence-based positions and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. You can analyse complex policy, regulatory and fiscal issues, translate them into clear and practical recommendations, and build consensus across different interests.
You are an effective communicator who enjoys working collaboratively, influencing decision-makers and representing your organisation with credibility and professionalism. Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to help shape policies that support investment, energy security and the long-term success of the UK's offshore energy sector.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time role working 9am –5pm, Monday to Friday in a hybrid office environment with additional hours worked as required for energy policy activities.
Why Work at OEUK?
At OEUK, you'll have the opportunity to work at the centre of some of the UK's most important energy policy discussions.
You'll collaborate with industry leaders, policymakers and regulators, helping to shape the future of the UK's offshore energy sector while developing your expertise in a dynamic and evolving industry.
We offer:
- The opportunity to influence discussions that shape the future of the UK's energy system.
- Exposure to senior political, governmental and industry stakeholders.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- The chance to work with passionate colleagues who are helping deliver a secure, sustainable and competitive energy future.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits include:
- Learning & development opportunities
- 27 days annual leave (pro‑rata)
- Hybrid and Flexible Working
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private medical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Ability to purchase/sell annual leave
- Life cover (4× salary)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].
Your covering letter should highlight your relevant experience and key achievements in energy policy and stakeholder engagement by Friday 4th September 2026.
For the full job description, please visit our careers page.
Pay: Up to £80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience developing policy positions, consultation responses or advocacy materials.
- Tell us about a policy issue you have helped influence. What was your role and what was the outcome?
- Please describe your experience working with UK Government departments, regulators, parliamentarians or industry stakeholders.
- What do you see as the biggest policy opportunities or challenges facing the UK offshore energy sector over the next five years?
- Why are you interested in joining OEUK as an Energy Policy Manager?
- Do you have experience working in a policy, regulatory, public affairs or government relations role?
- Do you have experience working within the energy sector or another regulated industry?
- Have you represented an organisation in external meetings, consultations, workshops or industry forums?
- Are you a commutable distance from either the London or Aberdeen offices?
Experience:
- Energy Policy: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC4N 6AE
