Policy Lead Npower Commercial Gas Limited

E.ON Gruppe; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Policy Lead, where you'll influence energy policy and ensure compliance while collaborating with stakeholders. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a chance to impact the energy transition to net zero. With a focus on regulatory change, you'll manage consultations and advocate for customer interests. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the energy industry and compliance.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Proactive self-starter with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of policies.
• Act as regulatory subject matter expert.
• Represent nBS in external engagements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Here's what you'll be doing

npower Business Solutions (nBS) is the E.ON UK Industrial and Commercial (I&C) pillar and a market leader in the B2B energy retail sector. I&C is a £6 billion revenue business serving c60,000 customers and around 300,000 meter points with a view to becoming the number one B2B energy supplier in the UK.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Lead to join our team. Within this role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to navigate and influence changes in energy policy, regulation, and markets. You will analyse the operational and commercial impacts of these changes, ensure compliance, and advocate for customer interests in regulatory matters. The role involves leading regulatory change initiatives, managing consultations and investigations, and coordinating projects under tight deadlines. This role offers the hybrid working approach, where you will be working in the office (Solihull or Leeds) 1-2 days per week.

• Lead the development and implementation of nBS policies, aligning with regulatory requirements while assessing operational, commercial, and strategic impacts.
• Act as a regulatory subject matter expert, translating complex requirements into business strategy and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert advice and support on regulatory issues, both internally and externally (e.g. customer events, forums, consultations).
• Analyse regulatory and reputational impacts of Government, Ofgem, and industry proposals to balance compliance, reputation, and commercial goals.
• Collaborate with business units to embed compliant processes, ensure understanding of regulatory changes, and support audit readiness.
• Support and guide on data protection compliance and incident coordination within I&C, aligning with wider E.ON policies.
• Represent nBS in external engagements to influence regulatory outcomes and ensure business interests are protected and advanced.

What we need from you

• Strong knowledge of the energy industry, policy formation, compliance, and licence obligations.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to think strategically, appraise options, and take a long-term view.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, including experience engaging senior stakeholders up to director level.
• Proactive, adaptable self-starter with resilience and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• High level of trust, discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to handle sensitive business matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with excellent writing and presentation skills for business cases and reports.

It would be great if you had

• Experience working within large organisations, managing or contributing to multiple concurrent tasks or projects.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits : Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies : In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
• Inclusive Employer : As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants : As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities : With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a glance

Get in touch

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About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.