This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and 11% pension after one year of service. Salary £42,000 - £48,000 per annum Location: London/Hybrid minimum of 6 days a month in the office Which? is the UK's consumer champion. As an organisation we're not for profit - a powerful force for good, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. We're the independent consumer voice that provides impartial advice, investigates, holds businesses to account and works with policymakers to make change happen. We fund our work mainly through member subscriptions. We're not influenced by third parties – we never take advertising and we buy all the products that we test. About the role Are you passionate about uncovering consumer harm and driving change that will support consumers? Do you have the ability to think strategically and come up with evidence-based, innovative policy solutions? As part of the policy team at Which? you will have the opportunity to get to grips with the challenges facing consumers, work with teams across Which?, as well as a broad range of UK and international experts and stakeholders and shape the way that governments and businesses support consumers navigating complex choices. Currently the role has a focus on how consumers will access and use energy in the years ahead and the EV charging infrastructure, but may change to focus on other consumer issues in the future. The policy team is part of the Advocacy Group that includes a multidisciplinary group of experts including economists, researchers, data scientists, campaigners, external and public affairs experts. The advocacy group also works closely with other experts across Which? including investigative journalists. You can find examples of our policy and analytical work in our Policy and Insight website (https://www.which.co.uk/policy-and-insight). We are also members of BEUC and Consumer International that give us access to the experience and knowledge of experts in other jurisdictions. What you'll be doing: As an experienced Senior Policy Adviser, your policy work will underpin and support Which? ‘s advocacy and campaigns, working with committed colleagues across the wider organisation to deliver change that will make a real difference for UK consumers. We want you to think differently to get to the heart of complex issues, to understand the policy agenda and offer evidence based impactful solutions that consumers care about This role is currently focused on the changes needed to support consumers in the transition to net zero, including changes in how we access and use energy and the EV charging infrastructure but may change over time to focus on wider consumer rights issues. About you: Creativity, enthusiasm, inquisitiveness and the ability to quickly get to grips with issues and problem solve A passion for solving the challenges people face and the drive to work with colleagues to make change happen Experience and enthusiasm for developing evidence based policy recommendations that effectively address consumer needs. A confident team player who can build effective internal and external relationships and who enjoys working in cross-disciplinary teams A passionate and skilled communicator and influencer who can clearly share complex information with a wide range of audiences, developing effective networks to support your work The ability to think strategically, take ownership of your work, establish yourself as a recognised expert and manage your own workload, An understanding of consumer issues, sustainability and /or energy markets Our interview process usually involves: An interview on Google Meet (approximately 45-90 minutes) consisting of a short prepared presentation and values and experience-based competency questions Benefits We also have these benefits for you to consider: 35 hour working week Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.) Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance) Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months) A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price. Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy About Which? We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at resourcing@which.co.uk Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. Read all about us on our website. At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List and currently ranking 3rd. We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers. As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email recruitment@which.co.uk. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here. Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. Role Profile Consumer rights and sustainability (2).pdf