We’re an organisation with a relentless focus on making society fairer. Each year we help 2.7 million people to solve their problems face to face and see over 40m visits to our website. This data and our reputation give us unparalleled influence. We have a unique insight into emerging trends and issues affecting people, and we use it to work with government, regulators and industry to improve people's lives.

Principal Policy Manager
£44,137 plus £3,520 London Allowance (if applicable)
200 Aldersgate, London
Full time
Fixed term contract 7.5 months (Must be able to start immediately)
Job Ref: 18\236

We are looking for an outstanding person to recruit to a Principal Policy Manager role in our energy policy team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the big issues facing people across Great Britain today, joining a team with a track record of achieving change.

You will lead a research programme, working closely with colleagues in our data, public affairs, campaigns and media teams to maximise impact for our clients. The role will lead either a programme of work focussing on supplier performance and monitoring or on energy retail markets policy.

You’ll work across policy areas and support junior members of the team to reach their potential. Our strong brand will give you unique opportunities to engage with those who have the power to make change. You’ll influence regulators, industry, civil servants, Assembly Members, MPs, on behalf of the people who rely on us.

We are looking for people with a wide range of skills, from exceptional judgement and excellent stakeholder management to the personal authority required to be a leader in a large organisation.

Equality

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce and are committed to the following actions:

1. if you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled people please indicate this within your cover letter. Also let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments to the shortlisting process or please provide information you wish us to take into account when considering your application. 
2. We are offering candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds the option to be considered under rules which ensure we always interview at least one BAME candidate. All candidates shortlisted  for interview have to meet our minimum criteria for the role, which is 60 percent of the shortlisting score across all essential criteria. To be considered under these rules please confirm if you are from a BAME background within your cover letter.

To Apply and for more information, please click on the Apply button to be redirected to our website, where you can upload your CV and covering letter to our recruitment page.

Closing date: 23rd November 2018

Interview date: 29th November 2018