Low Carbon Fuels Technical specialists

Job summary

Are you passionate about sustainability and using renewable fuel policy to help shape the UK's journey to net zero?

Do you enjoy translating complex technical evidence into clear advice that influences government policy and industry outcomes?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work at the forefront of low carbon fuel policy, and influencing the UK’s approach to transport decarbonisation?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Low Carbon Fuels Policy & Delivery Division sits at the heart of the Department for Transport's work to decarbonise transport and support the UK's Net Zero ambitions. Our team develops and delivers policy for the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO). The RTFO reduces greenhouse gas emissions from surface transport by encouraging the supply of low carbon fuels for use in road vehicles, trains, other non-road transport and mobile machinery. . Working closely with colleagues across DfT, other government departments, industry stakeholders and international partners, we tackle complex and high-profile issues that shape the future of low carbon fuels in the UK. This is a fast-paced and rewarding environment where technical expertise, innovation and collaboration are essential. From setting targets for fuel supply and sustainability standards to assessing incentives and industry impacts, our work plays a vital role in delivering cleaner, greener transport for the future.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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Job description

Join the Department for Transport's Low Carbon Fuels Policy & Delivery Division as a Technical Policy Advisor and help shape the future of sustainable transport. Working on the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, you will provide technical expertise on low carbon fuels, sustainability and climate change. Collaborating with government, industry and stakeholders, you will help develop evidence-based policies that support transport decarbonisation and the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Support the development of DfT positions and policy on often complex technical issues facing the RTFO such as eligible low carbon fuels and feedstocks, sustainability issues or carbon accounting.
• Input to high-quality advice and briefing to Ministers, including by building on the evidence base.
• Drafting technical content, such as consultation or response documents.
• Work closely with the Low Carbon Fuels’ Delivery Unit to ensure that the RTFO is implemented in line with government policy.
• Work in partnership with modal, strategy, legal, analytical, commercial and corporate finance teams.
• Engaging with stakeholders in industry and other government departments.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Degree in Engineering, Science or Environmental Science, and/or relevant professional experience

• Knowledge of sustainable aviation fuels/biofuels/low carbon fuels and/or life cycle analysis/carbon accounting in relation to transport decarbonisation
• Gathering and organising evidence to inform recommendations or decisions, demonstrating attention to detail when interpreting technical information
• Being able to demonstrate resilience and how you have enjoyed working in fast-paced, sometimes uncertain environments and able to calmly forge a path through while taking others with you
• Communicating information clearly and professionally to a range of audiences
• A proven track record in managing multiple workstreams, competing priorities and delivering on time

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 32 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

The role may require occasional travel to other offices or sites, which may involve overnight stays.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

DfTc does not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Science and Engineering Framework - Applying Knowledge - Emerging
• Science and Engineering Framework - Interfacing with Policy - Emerging
• Science and Engineering Framework - Technical Adaptability - Emerging

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,090, Department for Transport contributes £10,744 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions