Regulatory Lead

Pontoon; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the energy sector is seeking a Regulatory Lead to drive strategic outcomes in price control and regulatory planning. The role involves independent review and strategic challenge to regulatory submissions, shaping the business plan in alignment with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and an understanding of the UK electricity regulatory environment. The position offers hybrid working with travel to UK locations required.

Benefits

Disability-confident employer

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK electricity regulatory environment or ability to learn quickly.
• Proven experience managing complex issues and projects with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft persuasive arguments.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft regulatory submissions and business plan documents.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Understanding of the UK electricity regulatory environment

Experience managing complex issues with senior stakeholders

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Ability to work independently under pressure

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Relevant Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Regulatory Lead

Location: Bristol or Tipton or Castle Donnington (Hybrid - approx. 2 days onsite) Travel required

Contract: 6-month initial term (potential to extend)

Are you ready to influence the future of the UK's energy sector? We're seeking an experienced Regulatory Lead to join a high-impact team driving strategic outcomes in price control and regulatory planning.

About the Role

As a Regulatory Lead, you'll provide independent review and strategic challenge to regulatory submissions, including business plans and engineering justification papers. You'll play a key role in shaping the business plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidance and company strategy. This role also involves representing the organisation in industry forums and working groups, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and draft regulatory submissions, consultation responses, and business plan documents.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategies.
• Participate in industry working groups and represent the organisation externally.
• Identify risks, elevate issues, and propose solutions to executive sponsors.
• Support governance and reporting activities across multiple workstreams.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of the UK electricity regulatory environment (or ability to learn quickly).
• Proven experience managing complex issues and projects with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft persuasive arguments.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Relevant Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in utilities, regulatory policy, or business planning (Ofgem/Ofwat knowledge desirable).

Travel to UK locations required; a driving licence is beneficial.

Pontoon is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Pontoon is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.