Policy Officer (Industry Codes and Charging)

London Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year
  • Work at the home of the largest decarbonisation project in Europe.
  • Play a major part in the UK reaching its net-zero 2050 target.

About Our Client

My client is committed to enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future through engineering, technology and innovation.

The Policy Officer (Industry Codes and Charging) will be key to doing this.

They have 4 offices: London; Ipswich; Northampton; and Selby.

Job Description

The Policy Officer (Industry Codes and Charging) will be responsible to:

  • Ensure all future industry changes/code modifications are successfully delivered within the required deadlines
  • Lead on responses to RFIs, Consultations, Calls for Evidence, etc.
  • Project manage the completion of RFIs and reports (as required) within timescales and to suitable quality
  • Proactively identify regulatory risks and opportunities and develop risk management strategies and tactical responses pertaining to:
      • Industry Governance changes, and Network and industry charging arrangements, make recommendations, develop innovative solutions and drive them through to resolution
      • Industry Code modifications, make recommendations, develop innovative solutions and drive them through to a successful conclusion
  • Effectively communicate key regulatory, charging and code governance information across all levels of the Group and provide interpretation and advice as requested
  • Proactively track and monitor industry updates for changes to specific codes and charging arrangements, participating in industry work groups / forums and communicate to the business as appropriate
  • Industry Code Contract Management, as required
  • Support the Group Market Analysis (GMA) and Strategy team as required to ensure the current and prospective regulatory and industry governance landscape is included in the assessment of market/strategic opportunities and charging arrangements.
  • Work collaboratively across the Group Regulation & Compliance functions to ensure alignment on interpretation and external positioning, as appropriate, and to ensure resources are used efficiently.
  • To support the Group Regulation and Compliance function with regulatory matters as required.

The successful post holder can be based anywhere in the UK, as long as they can access the following offices for c. 2 days a week:

London; Ipswich; Northampton; and Selby.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Policy Officer (Industry Codes and Charging) will have:

  • Ability to interpret and simplify complex information to various audiences across the Group
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills and a confident approach as the role will require working with all levels across the Group
  • Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent written skills for preparing industry responses
  • In depth understanding of the energy sector and associated industry code, charging and governance arrangements
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Confident influencer when engaging senior leaders
  • Project management skills and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Knowledge of the energy sector, or understanding of regulated sectors, is desirable.

What's on Offer

Work at an organisation which is committed to enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future through engineering, technology and innovation, and play a key role in enabling them to do so.

Contact
Amy Cox
Quote job ref
JN-112023-6239875
Phone number
+44 207 269 2214

Job summary

Job function
Policy
Subsector
Regulation
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Cox
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2214
Job reference
JN-112023-6239875