Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, rising by one day per year of employment
• An interest free “new starter” loan of up to £1,000 to help you prepare for taking on your new role – be it to support travel arrangements, or to help you get your home office set up in advance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Option to access private health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Pension contributions will be matched up to 8%

About us

As the leading trade association for demand-side energy and heat networks, we represent 160 interested parties from across the energy sector. The ADE works towards two functions, ADE Demand and ADE Heat Networks. This role will be focused on the Demand Function. The energy system needs a 21st vision for demand where every household, commercial business and industrial site should have a commercially viable path to decarbonisation. This work includes consumer-led flexibility and industrial decarbonisation.

Our office in Westminster is an exciting and dynamic place to work, our staff are passionate about making a difference. We work closely with decisionmakers at the forefront of energy policy to shape the future energy market in the UK.

About the role

As the External Affairs Officer (Demand), you will support the ADE’s work to create an energy system that works around energy users and their assets, where millions of users with automated energy provision play a major part in keeping the lights on.

You will be creating written communications, talking to journalists, driving political engagement, posting on social media, organising events and managing the website. Your fantastic communication skills will help ensure the ADE is visible, compelling and making a real impact.

About you

You must be:

• Comfortable in a deadline-driven environment, able to exercise project management skills and work independently.
• A self-starter with a proactive attitude
• Knowledgeable about energy policy – particularly demand side energy, flexibility or industrial decarbonisation - and the wider political context
• Connected with your own established professional network, ideally in energy, politics or the press
• Experienced planning, organising and running political site visits
• Experienced in a membership body, managing member feedback, expectations and priorities in a political setting
• Experienced drafting and editing high-quality written content, including short-form content such as press releases and briefings. As well as long-form political content such as parliamentary inquiry responses
• Happy working closely with colleagues across the organisation and building important interpersonal relationships
• Creative and able to generate new ideas, think on your feet and cope under pressure
• Experienced operating the backend of websites and online platforms such as Mailchimp
• Experienced in managing social media platforms, such as Linkedin
• A strong passion for UK Government, Parliament and Politics, with knowledge of its workings.
• Experienced in basic graphic design/content generation, through software such as Canva
• Passionate about, or experienced in any aspects of the energy system – particularly demand-side energy, flexibility or industrial decarbonisation

It would be desirable, but not essential, for you to be:

• Experienced in planning, organising and running events, either in-person or online
• Knowledgeable about energy policy – particularly demand side energy, flexibility or industrial decarbonisation - and the wider political context
• Connected with your own established professional network, ideally in energy, politics or the press
• Experienced planning, organising and running political site visits
• Experienced in a membership body, managing member feedback, expectations and priorities in a political setting

How to apply:

Send your CV, including your e-mail address and daytime telephone number, plus a covering letter explaining why the role outlined above is of interest to you and how your experience and skills fit the requirements, to Josie Miller at josie.miller@theade.co.uk

Please provide contact details of two professional referees and indicate whether you are happy for us to contact them in advance of interviewing you.

Applications will close Sunday 20th of April

You will be asked to complete a short exercise ahead of or after the interview. Details will be provided in due course.

Please note that you must have the existing right to work in UK.

We are actively seeking applications from every part of the community. The ADE is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.