Head of Market Policy (Energy Regulation)

Ecotricity Jobs; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy company is seeking an experienced Regulatory Policy Manager to lead regulatory engagement and ensure compliance with UK energy policy. Responsibilities include developing regulatory strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and providing insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate has strong experience in UK energy regulation, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This role offers a supportive environment with various perks, including healthcare, hybrid working, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Generous pension contribution

Holiday of 25 days

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK energy regulation or policy, in industry, consultancy, government, or regulator.
• Deep understanding of the UK energy regulatory framework and Ofgem processes.
• Ability to analyse complex regulatory proposals and translate them into clear business impacts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret UK energy policy and regulatory developments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators and government departments.
• Provide clear, timely advice to senior leadership on regulatory risks and compliance.

Skills

UK energy regulation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory analysis

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Policy Manager - Energy to lead engagement with UK energy policy and regulatory developments. The role will shape the organisation's response to changes in regulation, influence policy outcomes, and ensure compliance while supporting strategic objectives across the energy value chain. You will act as a key interface between the business, regulators, government departments, and industry bodies, providing expert advice on regulatory risk and opportunity in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Analysis

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret UK energy policy and regulatory developments, including Ofgem consultations, statutory instruments, and government initiatives led by DESNZ / Ofgem and related bodies.
• Develop and implement regulatory policy positions aligned with business strategy and net zero objectives.
• Lead responses to consultations, calls for evidence, and regulatory reviews.
• Assess regulatory impacts on existing and future business activities, including commercial and investment implications.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, government departments, and industry associations.
• Represent the organisation in external forums, working groups, and industry panels.
• Coordinate internal stakeholder input to ensure consistent and well-evidenced policy positions.

Internal Advisory & Governance

• Provide clear, timely advice to senior leadership on regulatory risks, opportunities, and compliance considerations.
• Support business planning, product development, and investment decisions with regulatory insight.
• Contribute to regulatory governance processes and internal policy sign‑off frameworks.

Market & Industry Insight

• Track wider energy market developments including electricity and gas markets, flexibility, networks, decarbonisation, and emerging technologies.
• Benchmark regulatory approaches and identify best practice across the UK and, where relevant, international markets.

Key Traits

• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Confident, credible, and able to operate autonomously in a complex regulatory environment.
• Collaborative and pragmatic, with sound judgement and integrity.

Skills & Experience Essential

• Strong experience in UK energy regulation or policy, gained in industry, consultancy, government, or a regulator.
• Deep understanding of the UK energy regulatory framework and Ofgem processes.
• Proven ability to analyse complex regulatory proposals and translate them into clear business impacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting consultation responses and briefing senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Experience working directly with or within Ofgem, DESNZ, or a major energy market participant.
• Knowledge of net zero policy, decarbonisation pathways, and energy market reform.
• Familiarity with price regulation, flexibility, low‑carbon technologies, connections.
• Experience supporting board‑level or executive decision‑making.

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

What's in it for you…

• Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Hybrid Working
• Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)
• Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
• Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

Equal opportunities employer

Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.