Government Affairs Advisor EMEA

Government Affairs Advisor EMEA

Job Title: Government Affairs Specialist, EMEA

Department: EMEA Government Affairs, Commercial Marketing and Community Engagement

Reporting to: Senior Government Affairs Manager

Location: London or Madrid

We are Lightsource bp– and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

Summary

In this role, you will support the Government Affairs function across European markets and Brussels, helping Lightsource bp position itself as a sector leader and advance our business objectives across the region.

Working closely with the Senior Government Affairs Manager, you will monitor regulatory changes, track policy and legislative developments, analyse their relevance to the business, and contribute to effective advocacy and stakeholder strategies tailored to each national context.

Gradually you will manage relationships with external stakeholders, trade associations, and consultants. You will facilitate collaboration between local market teams and regionals functions. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Government Affairs Specialist, EMEA, you will:

• Proactively support in intelligence gathering, monitor, analyse and report relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and policy development (national, regional, EU) affecting Lightsource bp’s activities.
• Inform and engage internal teams to ensure a shared understanding of policy and regulatory changes, contributing to the company’s positioning and supporting decision-making.
• Prepare and coordinate responses to public consultations.
• Draft, review and align position papers developed by Lightsource bp and its trade associations.
• Participate in trade association meetings and events to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and help define positions and strategies.
• Coordinate and execute advocacy strategies and engagement plans, and identify key stakeholders and support the preparation of institutional meetings.
• Coordinate and execute strategies for engaging project-focused institutional stakeholders, supporting project teams to advance project development, including advocacy or policy input as needed.
• Develop executive briefing and backgrounds materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Oversee and manage the work of external consultants and agencies, including scoping deliverables and tracking outcomes.
• Promote effective internal communication between regional and country teams to ensure alignment on policy priorities and advocacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with Commercial Marketing and Community Engagement teams to maintain consistent messaging and leverage the collective for greater influence.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the renewables and energy storage (BESS) sectors, with a solid understanding of both policy and commercial dynamics.
• Proven ability to navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align policy with commercial priorities and deliver value-drive decisions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed, global colleagues.
• Culturally adaptable and flexible, able to work across diverse operational and office-based settings.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline such as economics, law, engineering, political science, or international relations.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage (Polish, German, French)

• Office position based in Madrid or London, with regular travel required (approximately 40% of time).

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in regulatory analysis, policy or advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex workstreams, including policy monitoring, advocacy strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record of interacting successfully with policymakers and influencing policy discussions through trade associations or industry coalitions.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Strong commitment in Ethics & Compliance.
• Highly organised and proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple complex workstreams simultaneously and prioritising across markets and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Natural relationship-builder, confident in engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and forward-looking, skilled at assessing regulatory changes and anticipating business impacts.
• Curious and motivated, eager to learn and grow within the company.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

Why You’ll Want to Stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.