Who we are

We Are Orchard is a management agency for associations that actively contribute to the development of an environmentally friendly circular economy. We are a group of dynamic and passionate people active within the circular economy industry, located in central London, just a stone’s throw from the lively Southbank and its foodie and cultural surroundings. We are a small business with a big impact, working effectively to build key stakeholder relations and leverage the membership of the associations we manage, namely the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA).

Orchard’s Mission

Our mission is to ensure we can live on this planet sustainably and to achieve this, we need to effect change much faster than we are now. Focusing exclusively on industries that will help us meet this objective, notably anaerobic digestion and biogas, we provide management support to organisations that drive these game-changing sectors forward.

We assist our clients in communicating their sector’s value, winning government support, accessing new markets, attracting investment and amplifying their R&D programmes. We offer strategic advice, a full range of management services (policy, technical, market analysis, membership, events, publications, sales, marketing, PR and finance) and practical support to enable our partners to be as effective as possible.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Policy Analyst to work within our policy team to help us develop a strong evidence base for the policy strategy in our associations, ADBA and WBA, and build momentum for the adoption and rollout of technologies (Anaerobic Digestion, biogas and complementary technologies) which support the creation of a more circular economy in the UK and globally. The Policy Analyst will work in a specialised team where they will get the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in several different areas, including identifying new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis and reporting, policy development & project management.

Essential skills/experience required:

· A 2:1 or above in a relevant analytical subject such as economics, social research, mathematics, environmental studies, science or related field

· Strong quantitative analysis skills, including experience manipulating, analysing and interpreting complex data sets, including advanced proficiency in Excel.

· Experience of gathering and analysing information from various sources, such as reports, studies, and policy documents, and effectively summarising and presenting findings.

· Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data and be able to draw meaningful insights and conclusions from the data.

· Good understanding of the policy process, ideally gained within the renewable energy, waste management or sustainability sectors.

· Good communication skills

· Ability to work independently as well as in a team and prioritise work effectively to deliver quality output to tight deadlines

· Demonstrable commitment to sustainability, renewable energy and/or the green economy

Desirable

· Familiarity with Policy Tools: Experience with policy analysis tools, such as cost-benefit analysis, SWOT analysis, or stakeholder mapping.

· Experience of Programming languages such as SQL, Oracle and Python (desirable)

· Project management experience

· Experience of working with senior internal/external stakeholders

· Knowledge of, or work experience in the waste, agriculture or energy sectors

Key Responsibilities

· Developing the evidence base to inform policy making around biogas and anaerobic digestion

· Conducting analysis for quarterly market and policy reports

· Feeding into the design of and responding to consultations

· Preparing reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools

· Creating data dashboards, graphs and visualisations

· Provide sector and geographical benchmarking

· Responding to ad hoc requests from ADBA and WBA members for market analysis and statistics

· Requesting and coordinating market information from members, relevant to ADBA and WBA policy development

· Providing high-quality policy and market information and insight to ADBA and WBA members through blogs and weekly emails

· Presenting analysis at working groups and external events, to promote the work of our organisations and the wider interests of the AD and biogas industry

· Working closely with the editorial team to provide key figures/data for the high profile reports we produce, articles for AD & Bioresources News and wider trade press, as well as reviewing content to ensure all figures are used appropriately and in context

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