Regulation Analyst

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First option

Job summary

SSEN Distribution is seeking a Regulation Analyst to help navigate a complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with licence obligations and industry requirements. You will support regulatory submissions, analyse policy developments and provide guidance to influence SSEN Distribution’s strategic positions.

The role requires a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, and excellent communication to work with internal teams, regulators

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience, combined with a solid understanding of regulated business environments, Ofgem requirements, and RIIO price control frameworks is essential.
• A good knowledge of both Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical and research capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and draw meaningful insights.
• Experience producing high‑quality reports, presentations and briefings for senior leaders, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple workstreams and delivering to challenging deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in preparing and submitting regulatory returns to Ofgem, ensuring compliance with licence obligations, price control commitments and wider regulatory requirements, while working closely with internal subject matter experts and regulatory stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess industry publications, policy developments, and code modifications, evaluating their potential impact on SSEN Distribution and providing clear recommendations.
• Develop and submit consultation responses to Ofgem, government departments, and NESO, using robust analysis to influence policy development and represent SSEN Distribution’s interests effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory obligations, interpreting licence requirements and supporting senior leaders with proactive advice to maintain compliance and manage regulatory risk.
• Contribute to the development of SSEN Distribution’s long‑term strategic direction through research and analysis of emerging industry trends, helping to shape regulatory positions and engage key stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Data interpretation

Excel

Word

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Glasgow, Perth or Reading.

Salary: £36,200 - £54,400 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Regulation Analyst, you'll help SSEN Distribution navigate a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with licence obligations and industry requirements.

Working closely with internal teams, Ofgem and other key stakeholders, you'll support regulatory submissions, analyse policy developments, provide regulatory guidance and contribute to shaping strategic positions that influence the future direction of the business.

You will

• Play a key role in preparing and submitting regulatory returns to Ofgem, ensuring compliance with licence obligations, price control commitments and wider regulatory requirements, while working closely with internal subject matter experts and regulatory stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess industry publications, policy developments, and code modifications, evaluating their potential impact on SSEN Distribution and providing clear recommendations.
• Develop and submit consultation responses to Ofgem, government departments, and NESO, using robust analysis to influence policy development and represent SSEN Distribution’s interests effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory obligations, interpreting licence requirements and supporting senior leaders with proactive advice to maintain compliance and manage regulatory risk.
• Contribute to the development of SSEN Distribution’s long‑term strategic direction through research and analysis of emerging industry trends, helping to shape regulatory positions and engage key stakeholders.

You have

• A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience, combined with a solid understanding of regulated business environments, Ofgem requirements, and RIIO price control frameworks is essential.
• A good knowledge of both Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical and research capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and draw meaningful insights.
• Experience producing high‑quality reports, presentations and briefings for senior leaders, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple workstreams and delivering to challenging deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.