Policy and Economy Adviser (Net Zero and Energy)

The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024. We are led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland. 

Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.

We are looking for a dedicated Policy and Economy Adviser to help deliver our key commitments – to create a greener, fairer, successful North East. We have a huge opportunity to lead the way in delivering low carbon growth and responding to the climate challenge across all of our work. The new role will support collaborative partnership building and strategic positioning of interventions to take us towards a decarbonised North East.

The Policy and Economy Adviser will support the team to provide strategic direction and collaborative approaches to ensure the North East maximises the opportunities that decarbonisation and renewable energy bring. A particular focus of this role will be upon offshore wind, energy planning and heat networks.

The successful candidate will have strong background in policy and strategy development in the energy and net zero field, partnered with strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills. They will work closely with members of the team to engage national and regional stakeholders to seize key strategic and delivery opportunities. Flexibility and an ability to balance a varied and diverse workload is essential.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
• A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
• Progression and career enhancement opportunities.

If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you.  If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:

Lewis Evans by email lewis.evans@northeast-ca.gov.uk.

Lizzie Lunn by email elizabeth.lunn@northeast-ca.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications 17 February 2025.

To apply please follow the link below:

Policy and Economy Adviser (Net Zero and Energy) - North East CA - North East Jobs

For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.