Regulatory Compliance Officer

Western Power Distribution Plc; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave + bank holidays (28 with

Pension scheme (double match up to 12%

Share Save plan

Life assurance x4 salary

Private healthcare for you and family

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Officer to join the Castle Donington team. The role involves training delivery, assurance checks, handling regulatory queries and disseminating policy updates across the organisation.

Travel to other locations is anticipated, with a hybrid office/home working arrangement after training. The ideal candidate will have substantial regulated environment experience, strong communication skills and an ability to translate

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment and understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly to different audiences.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Regulatory Compliance Team accountabilities.
• Deliver a programme of training for field teams, graduates, apprentices, central functions and contractors.
• Coordinate training requirements with procurement teams for contractors involved in regulatory works.
• Manage field compliance queries and provide feedback to improve information quality.
• Stay updated on regulatory policies and disseminate changes to teams.
• Update SharePoint as needed and assist with year-end regulatory reporting.
• Assist with handling Stage 3 and 4 complaints and provide regular updates to the Team Manager.
• Undertake other duties to support the Regulatory Compliance Team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

About Us

We're National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory Compliance Officer based at our Castle Donington office. Travel to other locations throughout the distribution business should be anticipated.

In this role you will report to the Regulatory Compliance Team Manager and will play a key part in training, assurance checks, managing queries, providing feedback and disseminating information to the rest of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Regulatory Compliance, and the Regulatory Compliance Team Manager, to support delivery of all Regulatory Compliance Team accountabilities
• Deliver a programme of training, including to field teams, graduates, apprentices, central functions and contractors
• Liaise with procurement teams to ensure training requirements are met by all relevant contractors involved in works subject to regulatory obligations
• Manage field compliance related queries
• Undertake programme of dip checks, and provide feedback to local teams to improve quality of information and evidence
• Continually stay abreast of regulatory policies applicable to NGED and coordinate and disseminate changes to regulatory obligations and guidance
• Update SharePoint, as needed
• Assist with managing year-end regulatory reports and coordinate collation of submissions from others, where required
• Assist with handling complaints at Stage 3 and 4 of the published process, when required
• Provide daily/weekly updates to Regulatory Compliance Team Manager on agreed reporting points
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade to support the wider Regulatory Compliance Team

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have significant experience in a regulated environment, and can demonstrate an understanding of regulatory compliance, RIIO ED2, and regulations relevant to electricity distribution, or a proven track record that shows the ability to quickly pick up the knowledge and apply as required.

You will have the ability to convey complex strategic ideas and proposals to a wide range of audiences in a structured and logical way. You will also have good communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical abilities and have excellent attention to details.

Due to travel across the distribution services areas, a full clean driving licence is preferred.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

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About The Company

Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Life assurance x 4 basic salary
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [e-mail]

In most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.