Job Title
Policy Analyst
About us
Future Energy Networks (FEN) represents those in the energy industry seeking to understand and enact the changes needed to deliver the energy networks of the future.
FEN’s current members include the owner and operator of the GB gas transmission network, National Gas, and the four Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) – Cadent Gas, Northern Gas Networks, SGN and Wales & West Utilities. Five networks with operations in Northern Ireland – Evolve, Gas Networks Ireland, Kinecx Energy, Mutual Energy and Phoenix Energy – became associate members of FEN in summer 2025.
We believe in an equitable and affordable transition to Net Zero for all, with the energy networks playing a fundamental role in enabling this to happen. FEN is leading this change through bringing together industry expertise to build the evidence base in support of decision-making, while our member companies invest in the infrastructure required to transport low carbon energy from producers to consumers.
Job Summary
Do you want to be part of a moment in history, supporting the UK’s critical national infrastructure to deliver a once in a lifetime transformation?
The country is on an unprecedented journey to decarbonise our energy system. At FEN, our job is to represent the intrinsic value our world class gas network can make to that transition and to ensure our members are at the heart of the debate.
This is a high-impact policy role at the intersection of research, policy development and innovation. You will:
- Work across all areas of policy relevant to the decarbonisation of gas
- Keep up to date on all of the latest research and policy announcements in the UK and Europe linked to gas and decarbonisation
- Facilitate technical industry working groups to ensure effective, action orientated collaboration and engagement
- Support the development, programme management and dissemination of the sector’s Innovation Strategy
- Support FEN’s bi-annual corporate events
Your work will input directly into:
- Policy positions and consultation responses on behalf of our members
- Strategic narratives used with government, regulators and the media
- Cross-industry thinking on the future role of energy networks
- Innovation activities, strategy and governance for the sector
The role is ideal for someone who wants real influence, not just technical output. Your work will be used by senior leaders and external stakeholders to shape decisions with long-term consequences.
We are looking for a Policy Analyst to support turning complex evidence, sector reports and industry thinking into informed policy positions which can be inputted to decision-making at the highest level. You will research energy topics, evaluate options and outcomes, produce evidence-based briefing notes and position papers, as well as champion innovation to inform strategic decisions across the energy sector.
You will work with policy, regulatory and innovation experts and be expected to do your own research into these areas to support the Head of Policy, Innovation Senior Manager and FEN’s members to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and innovation activities which will inform consultation responses, discussions with government and regulators and stimulate public debate. You will also support member technical working groups, helping to coordinate meetings, document discussions, and track progress on key actions.
You will work in the FEN Policy team, reporting to the Project Manager, while collaborating closely with our Head of Policy as well as the Research & Innovation and Communications teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, analyse and evaluate subjects which directly impact FEN and our members across a range energy sector topics
- Create briefing notes, reports and presentations to develop and share policy thinking, including government and industry updates, new evidence and related qualitative and quantitative data
- Keep a watching brief of UK and European energy policy
- Support the programme management of innovation strategy and initiatives for our members
- Support the organisation of, and attend, relevant energy events
- Collaborate with subject matter experts through convening and facilitating working groups, ensuring on time, high quality outputs
- Support the delivery of FEN corporate biannual events with the Comms Team
- Provide excellent support to FEN and its members through delivery of admin, logistics and organisation of business activities
Who You Are
You are motivated by and passionate about decarbonisation of the energy sector and enjoy turning research into insight that drives real-world decisions. You want to develop your policy experience and use your skills to support strategic decision-making and contribute to a fair, cost effective, low-carbon energy transition.
What You Bring:
- A degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
- An interest in energy / energy networks and a passion for the low-carbon transition
- Strong research and evaluation skills and experience working with qualitative or quantitative data in a technical area (academic, professional, or internship)
- The ability to translate complex technical topics into evidence-based position papers which educate and inform
- Excellent time management, coordination and organisational skills
- A passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly to others
- A desire to collaborate and be able to handle multiple priorities independently
What we offer
- Full-time, permanent contract in London with hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- Salary £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
- 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- An exceptional pension contribution up to 12%, death in service cover (x3 salary) and annual BUPA health check
- Based in London with flexible working, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Birthday leave – take the day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Loveelectric Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
If this role sounds exciting to you but you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. We value judgement, potential and mindset as much as experience.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, FEN actively encourages applications from people with disabilities.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to . Applications close on 4th May 2026.
Please note, applications via LinkedIn “Easy Apply” will not be accepted, only applications via the email address above are valid.
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