Regulatory Affairs Officer (7 month Fixed Term)
Application Deadline: 2 March 2025
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Compensation: £34,000 - £38,000 / year
Description
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Be Good Energy's Regulatory "Eyes and Ears"! Join our Policy and Regulation team and play a key role in navigating the changing energy landscape. As a Regulatory Affairs Officer, you'll monitor industry trends, analyse their impact, and help shape Good Energy's response to new regulations. Contribute to policy development and represent our interests to external stakeholders. If you're passionate about energy policy and want to make a difference, then this opportunity is for you!
This fixed term opportunity will run from mid-March to November 2025.
Responsibilities:
* Monitor and analyse regulatory developments: Track proposed reforms and future developments, particularly from Ofgem, DESNZ, and code administrators, and communicate key implications to the business.
* Assess business impact and develop solutions: Collaborate with internal teams to understand the impact of reforms, identify risks and opportunities, and support commercial solutions.
* Shape and communicate Good Energy's position: Advise stakeholders on emerging policy issues, develop company responses to consultations, and represent Good Energy's views at industry forums.
* Support internal understanding and compliance: Contribute to research, engage with trade associations, and support the compliance team in embedding regulatory changes.
What you'll need to succeed
We’re looking for someone who is a proactive team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative. They should be comfortable navigating complex topics and clearly articulating company positions externally. A high level of personal integrity and a collaborative approach are essential, as is the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be a quick learner, capable of grasping detailed information while maintaining a strategic perspective. They should be comfortable working in a hybrid environment with occasional travel (mostly to London), be willing to appropriately challenge senior colleagues and defend their views, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Essentials:
* Energy sector knowledge: Familiarity with the energy industry, key stakeholders, and relevant organisations.
* Analytical and communication skills: Ability to interpret complex issues, extract key points, and communicate them clearly and concisely, both in writing and presentations to diverse audiences.
* Collaboration and organisational skills: Proven ability to gather information from stakeholders, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and build strong working relationships.
* Technical proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Desirables:
* Regulatory expertise: Experience in energy policy and regulation, with up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory environment and the ability to interpret proposed changes.
* Commercial acumen: Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory changes into business requirements and commercial priorities.
* Relevant qualifications: A post-graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Politics, Energy Policy, Economics).
* Specialised energy policy knowledge: Expertise in specific areas of energy policy, such as retail regulations, microgeneration, or low-carbon heating.
Benefits you can rely on
Great allowances for hybrid working:
£500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.
£500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.
£500 annual development allowance: to spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.
Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.
See more of our benefits here.
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