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Department for Energy and Climate Change

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Deputy Director, Senior Energy Economist - Energy Strategy and Futures Directorate
SCS payband 1
London, salary in the region of £80k

The Role:

  • You will lead the energy economics team for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), providing a sound evidence base to enable large-scale transformation of the energy system.
  • As the most senior energy economist in DECC, you will shaping energy policy at a time when DECC is leading on wide ranging reforms of the electricity market.
  • It is a challenging and high profile role involving both domestic and international energy economics.

The candidate:

  • Outstanding and experienced economist.
  • A proven understanding of energy markets is highly desirable.
  • Highly motivated with excellent communication skills. Able to engage and influence stakeholders both within government and externally at the highest levels.
  • You will have a flair for managing people, projects, and budgets.
  • A successful track record operating at a senior level with excellent leadership and project and programme management skills.

About us
This is a very exciting time to join DECC. DECC leads the way in tackling two of the biggest environmental and economic threats we face today; the risk of climate change and the security of UK energy supplies. Addressing these challenges will require major changes to how we produce and use energy both here and abroad.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to use your talent and expertise to make a difference to current and future energy policy.

This is a fixed term appointment for two years with the possibility of extension. Secondments are welcome.

For a candidate brief containing further information and how to apply, please visit http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/about/work_decc
/recruitment/recruitment.aspx

Closing date: Friday 17 June 2011.

DECC values equality and diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of society. The recruitment for this role is regulated by Civil Service Commissioners.

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