Do you have experience in developing policy by analysing evidence and balancing multiple objectives? We work with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods moving around the country. 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 and a privilege day for the King’s birthday ~ Versatile working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Find out more about what it's like working at DfTc Policy The Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Fuels directorate leads strategy, policy and operational delivery work to promote the use of low carbon fuels – such as those used in road vehicles and aircraft – and support transport decarbonisation. This role sits within the team responsible for the policy design and implementation of the SAF Mandate, the Government’s flagship policy to reduce aviation emissions.
We are seeking a commercial policy specialist with understanding of the aviation industry and fuel supply chains to support the implementation of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate and wider decarbonisation policies. The post involves working across government and with industry stakeholders to diagnose complex and high-profile issues, develop and implement policy, support compliance with SAF Mandate obligations, and ensure low carbon fuels and other decarbonisation policies effectively deliver towards net zero targets.
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DfT positions and policy on high-profile, complex issues Providing high quality advice and briefing to Ministers, other Government Departments and senior officials Flexible resourcing Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Senior Policy Advisor Government Recruitment Service Salary: £44,241 - £44,241 Hours: Full-time Location: Permanent Posting date: 24 Aug 2026 Closing date: 4 Sept 2026 #