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About the roleRole developing economic and statistical analysis and informationPotential for policy development with stakeholders, depending on the skills and motivation of the successful candidateWorking directly with leading experts in the industry, reporting to Energy Transition LeadCompetitive salary and excellent benefits, including six weeks of holiday and private medical insuranceLondon-based with the option of some home working, the level of which is flexible, dependent on successful candidates situation and experienceCandidates are asked to send CV, cover note and salary expectations by 28th April to chris.gould@fuelsindustryuk.orgFuels Industry UK is the trade association that brings together and represents the companies involved in refining, fuels importing, renewable fuel production, terminal operations and filling stations.Our members contribute significantly to the UKs extensive and resilient fuel supply chain today and they are preparing for the future by planning and investing in projects that reduce emissions for tomorrows net zero economy. Our mission is to support our members in leading the delivery of a flexible and resilient fuels supply chain for the UK, both today and in the low-carbon future of tomorrow.Fuels Industry UK offers a creative, collegiate and educational work environment that encourages flexibility, openness and collaboration and embraces views from across the team. Our shared values are: working together, integrity, excellence, professionalism. The role holder will benefit from working with authoritative and experienced team members, with decades of experience in the fuels industry, who can provide invaluable insights into the sector and its role in the energy transition.Job purposeFuels Industry UK is seeking to recruit an Energy Transition Analyst to develop robust economic and statistical analyses and information on the downstream sector, with particular interest in net zero scenarios and pathways. The role is part of the policy team which develops, shares, and promotes good practice and knowledge to ensure the sectors ongoing competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability in the context of a transforming energy landscape in the UK. The team works with member companies and across governments to influence the development of policies and regulations affecting the sector. It also generates Fuels Industry UKs authoritative and evidence-based technical guidance on fuel quality and supply resilience, air quality, climate change, environmental performance, petroleum product and process safety policies.The role holder will gain exceptional experience across the downstream fuel sector, which remains a vital industry underpinning the UK economy. There will be contact with a range of key stakeholders including those at a senior level.Main responsibilities:Monitor trends across the downstream sector to help in publishing insights, briefing papers, and articles. Work with counterparts across several government departments to develop appropriate statistical information on the sector and compile appropriate databases.Perform economic and statistical analyses to support policy messaging and advocacy plans, working. Draw logical conclusions from aggregated data and present sometimes complex findings in a clear, compelling and articulate manner to a range of stakeholders.Assist in the development of appropriate models to describe pathways in the Energy Transition to net zero, including through the use of the UCL UK TIMES model.Deliver Fuels Industry UKs annual statistical report, from concept to publication.Provide ad-hoc analytical support to the rest of the Fuels Industry UK team and committees as required.Be Fuels Industry UKs primary contact on the Oil Reporting Committee, which works jointly with UK Government, members, and other downstream sector stakeholders on matters relating to the collection and provision of sector specific data to government.With time and depending on strong performance and development on policy matters, take responsibility as primary contact to lead other committees such as the Compulsory Stock Obligation or Fuel Quality committees.Comply fully with Fuels Industry UKs team handbook, data handling rules, competition law and other policies and procedures.Competencies and experience:We are seeking an outstanding individual with the following attributes, competencies, and experience:A collaborative, numerate team player who can convey key messages effectivelyDistinctive analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail and an ability to think clearly, creatively, and decisively.Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. The with the ability to support and deliver conclusions to multiple audiences; technical and non-technical.Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a track record of delivery in a collaborative team setting.Strong modelling capability (most data is in Excel, but Python/SQL is useful), experience navigating and drawing conclusions from large data sets.Degree or equivalent in a STEM subject or related discipline (Masters desirable but not essential).Understanding of the UK energy sector preferable, although a background in refining, consulting, strategy, analytics, or research would also be applicable.Familiarity with role of trade associations/membership organisations would be desirable but not essential.In the case that the successful candidate is new to the workforce or the industry (e.g. graduate entry or career change), we would propose a three-year development plan to coach and support the successful candidate to progress as follows: Deliver sound analysis and evidence to support policy decisions while learning about the downstream fuels manufacturing industrial sector and fuels importingDevelop analytical techniques and the evidence base to inform policy decisions; provide policy support across increasingly complex, advocacy areasBecome an established energy transition subject matter expert.Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract. Fuels Industry UK does not offer visa sponsorship.