Regulatory Project Analyst 14 month FTC

SmartestEnergy UK; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

SmartestEnergy UK is seeking a Regulatory Compliance professional to provide regulatory insight, analysis and advice across UK electricity and gas sectors. You will act as the central contact for regulatory impacts on business and IT projects, ensuring risks are identified and communicated to relevant teams.

The role involves assessing regulatory risks, supporting mandatory industry changes, and contributing to compliance monitoring, with opportunities to engage with regulators and industry

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy/utility regulatory sector.
• Experience on large-scale market-wide industry change programs (e.g., MHHS, Faster Switching, TCR, P272).
• Experience in regulatory/compliance implementation or business analysis.
• Holistic vision and end-to-end process awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory insight, analysis and advice across UK electricity and gas sectors.
• Act as central point of contact for regulatory impacts on business and IT projects.
• Assess regulatory risks, support implementation of changes, and monitor compliance.
• Engage with industry bodies and regulators to stay ahead of evolving requirements.

Skills

Energy regulatory sector

Regulatory program experience

Regulatory/compliance implementation

Stakeholder management

Job description

You’ll play a key role within our Compliance & Regulation team, providing regulatory insight, analysis and advice across current and upcoming business and IT & Change projects. You’ll be the central point of contact for regulatory impacts across the UK electricity and gas industry, helping teams understand and respond to changes in industry codes, legislation, licences and regulatory requirements. Working closely with colleagues across IT & Change, Finance, Operations, Pricing and other areas of the business, you’ll ensure regulatory considerations are identified early, clearly communicated and effectively managed.

This is a varied role where you’ll combine technical regulatory knowledge with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. You’ll assess regulatory risks and impacts, support the implementation of mandatory industry changes, contribute to compliance monitoring and provide practical advice on day-to-day regulatory queries. You’ll also have opportunities to engage with industry bodies, regulators and external stakeholders, helping us stay compliant and prepared for an evolving regulatory landscape.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Experience in the energy/utility regulatory sector;
• Experience working on large-scale market wide industry change programs (e.g., MHHS, Faster Switching, TCR, P272);
• Experience in regulatory/compliance implementation/support or business analysis;
• Holistic vision and end-to-end process awareness.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.