JOB TITLE: Energy Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Knowledge, Insight, and Research
REPORTS TO: Senior Energy Analyst
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a dynamic, committed Energy Analyst, who thrives on achieving clear outcomes on important research projects. Key responsibilities are data analytics, and stakeholder information within the energy sector, creating succinct, timely outputs based on key insights for a range of audiences, and supporting the fulfilment of the EI’s strategic aims, in particular informing energy decision making through convening expertise and advice.
Who we are
The EI is the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy. Our purpose is creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. We do this by attracting, developing and equipping the diverse future energy workforce; informing energy decision-making through convening expertise and advice; and enabling industry and consumers to make energy lower carbon, safer and more efficient
At the EI we endeavour to find talent that will live and breathe our values. Our employees, and our extensive network of volunteers, pursue their work in line with a set of values reflecting the culture of the organisation: we are inclusive by treating each other with care and respect; we build trust through open and professional collaboration; and we are passionate about making a difference.
A registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter in 2003 but with a heritage dating back more than a century, the EI is licensed to offer professional registration as Chartered Energy Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and, uniquely, Chartered Energy Manager status. It is also home to a range of collaborative initiatives, including the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, SafetyOn and POWERful Women. We host the annual International Energy Week, International Energy Awards, publish the annual Statistical Review of World Energy, the Energy Barometer, weekly New Energy World Magazine, and provide the Toolbox web app helping the energy workforce learn lessons from incidents and get home safe.
What you will doThe role will provide the opportunity to contribute to some of our most important projects and collaborations:
- Be integral to producing the Statistical Review of World Energy (previously published by bp), a comprehensive annual report covering all aspects of energy, from primary energy resources through to energy conversion and consumption. You will be involved across the entire end-to-end process of planning, sourcing, maintaining, validating the data as well as report writing and presenting results. Crucial to this role is the ability to translate data into engaging insights.
- Supporting the delivery of the annual Energy Barometer, which draws on quantitative and qualitative research to articulate the views of energy professionals. You will be involved from question set formulation through to analysis and final publication, ensuring the end product delivers leading insight to internal and external stakeholders.
- Developing reference materials used in the EI’s Energy Fundamentals training course delivered by EI Fellows each quarter to UK civil servants, ensuring data is up-to-date and topical issues represented in an evidence-based manner.
- Take a leading role in researching and generating content for other outputs, including our Essentials Guides on key technologies, Country Transition Tracker or articles for New Energy World on topical issues, and responses to government policy consultations.
- You will be expected to maintain an up-to-date understanding of trends and developments in the field of energy, as your advice will be sought by colleagues across the EI engaged in developing its services such as conferences, training, editorial content, and publications.
You will be expected to meet individual key performance indicators and maintain standards and objectives for the team in line with EI values. This includes producing timely outputs, participating in appraisals and team meetings, and identifying and meeting your self-development needs. You will also occasionally undertake other duties as delegated by the Head of Knowledge, Insight, and Research.
The knowledge, experience, and qualifications you need:
As Energy Analyst, you will work with information and people across all parts of the energy system, in the UK and around the world. Your focus will be the development, provision and maintenance of high-quality energy information and insights for EI members and wider stakeholders.
You should be able to process and interpret data, identify key trends, and produce content such as reports, briefing papers, and content for infographics to communicate complex issues in clear and intuitive ways. You will also work with the team to maintain, update, and expand its knowledge resources through gap analyses, identification of key information sources, influencers, and thought leaders.
Essential:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Demonstrable interest in energy, climate change, and sustainability.
- Proficient in quantitative and/or qualitative research and analysis.
- Proficient in working with data and statistics.
- High numerical and analytical accuracy, with forensic attention to detail and an ability to translate that quickly into key insights.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, for a variety of audiences.
- A self-starter with ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Inquisitive, eager to learn, and constantly looking for improvements across the board.
- Educated to degree level, in science, engineering, mathematics, science communication or other relevant subject.
Desirable
- A second degree in energy or equivalent energy experience will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of one or more statistics software packages.
- Good project management and organisational skills.
- Experience maintaining a website.
Salary and benefits
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Compressed working scheme – extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off
- A mix of office (central London) and home working
- Participation in industry events, including attending conferences and lectures
- All-company/team socials
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Great office culture
- Free Membership to EI (once passed probation)
Salary: £27-30k per annum depending on experience, plus benefits
The EI cannot sponsor visa applications.
To apply please send your CV and a 1-page max covering letter to [email protected] by 12 September 2025. Part-time or flexible work arrangements will be considered.
Updated August 2025