2026_AE Grad Scheme JD - DESNZ

Locations: Salford, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff 

Salary: National: £34,815 London: £38,295 (pro-rata for part-time hours) 

Please note that a pay award for this role is pending, and final salary details will be confirmed once agreed. 

Number of positions available: 4 

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work at the forefront of current policy making decisions?  Do you want to be part of the Government analytic profession and have an impact on the UK and beyond?  

If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.  

The DESNZ analysis community represents around 13% of the Department's workforce, and we are one of the largest analysis functions across government. We are home to a community of 600 analysts, driven by data and evaluation, providing evidence to inform government policy on some of the greatest challenges we face today. 

We are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK’s journey to net zero. Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.   

Our work is varied, interesting, and most importantly it is impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department, we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive. 

Making the UK a clean energy superpower is one of the five missions of this government.  

Our department's mission statement is to:  

Make the UK a clean energy superpower by achieving clean power by 2030 and accelerating to net zero 

The Mission is supported by six departmental priorities. 

Our Inclusive Environment 

We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice, and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions. 

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support, and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive. 

We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. We will fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process. Candidates who have a question about the role or who are not sure whether the role is for them should get in touch.  

Find Out More 

We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/departmentforenergysecurityandnetzero? 

You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/ 

Opportunities for Development  

DESNZ offers a varied L&D programme for AEs, focussed on expanding technical skills and experience. You will rotate roles within department every 12 months as part of your development journey. 

Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) 

Office attendance: A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need. 

Eligibility Requirements:   

Candidates must hold the right to work in the United Kingdom and meet Civil Service Nationality Rules. 

Contact point for further details 

For further information on working as an Assistant Economist in DESNZ, please contact the Analysis Professional Support Team: analystsprofessionalsupport@energysecurity.gov.uk