Senior Policy Analyst
Company: EDF UK
Role summary
Senior Policy Analyst is a role at EDF UK in London, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-11-02. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Senior Policy Analyst
- Company
- EDF UK
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-11-02
You’ll have a real hand in shaping the UK’s energy future by tackling the complex regulatory challenges that define how we reach our low-carbon goals. It’s an impactful role for someone who enjoys navigating high-level stakeholder discussions and wants to see their policy recommendations turn into tangible change in the energy sector.
Job description
Job Description
Ready to influence some of the most significant policy and regulatory decisions shaping the future of the UK's energy sector? Do you enjoy analysing complex challenges, working with senior stakeholders and helping drive meaningful change? Here, Success is Personal, and this is your opportunity to help shape the policies that support a secure, affordable and low-carbon energy future.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Policy Analyst within the Markets & Nuclear team, you'll play a key role in supporting EDF's policy development and advocacy activities across a diverse portfolio of energy market, regulatory and nuclear policy issues. You'll provide strategic insight to the business, help shape EDF's policy positions and contribute to decisions that support the UK's journey towards An Electric Britain.
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and attend EDF offices across #London, #Gloucester and #Hove. Occasional travel will be required to support engagement with internal stakeholders, Government departments, regulators and industry forums.
Working at the centre of EDF's UK operations, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, policy specialists and commercial teams while building relationships with organisations including Government departments, Ofgem, NESO and industry bodies. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence policy outcomes, develop your expertise across key energy sector issues and contribute to some of the UK's most significant discussions around energy security, market reform, decarbonisation and nuclear generation.
Across smart meters, heating and electric vehicles, EDF's Customers business is helping to shape a smarter, energy-saving future. We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Top 10 Very Big Organisation for two years running and a Highly Commended workplace for disabled employees.
Who You Are
We're looking for a Senior Policy Analyst who can combine strong analytical thinking with the ability to influence decision-making, build effective stakeholder relationships and translate complex policy issues into practical business outcomes. To be shortlisted, you need to offer...
Experience working within a policy, regulatory, public affairs or similar professional environment
Experience conducting policy analysis and developing evidence-based recommendations
Experience developing policy positions, consultation responses, briefing papers or strategic recommendations
Experience influencing decision-making through analysis, insight and stakeholder engagement
Experience building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting policy development across energy market, regulatory and industry issues, including electricity market reform, security of supply and electrification
Analysing policy developments and providing evidence-based recommendations to support EDF's strategic objectives
Leading and coordinating responses to Government consultations, industry proposals and regulatory developments
Assessing the impact of emerging policy, legislative and regulatory changes on EDF's UK businesses
Representing EDF in working groups, consultations, stakeholder forums and industry meetings
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it's your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
Closing date:
#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid
Additional Information
Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
Shift Work?: No
Career area: Customers, Marketing & Business Solutions
Primary Contractual Location: Nova North
Term of Employment: Permanent