Regulatory Project Analyst 14 month FTC

SmartestEnergy Business Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartestEnergy Business Limited is seeking a Compliance & Regulation professional to provide regulatory insight, analysis and advice across business and IT/change initiatives. You’ll be the central contact for regulatory impacts in the UK electricity and gas sectors, ensuring changes are understood and managed across teams.

You’ll combine regulatory knowledge with strong analytics and stakeholder management to assess risks, support mandatory industry changes, and contribute to compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy regulation or utility sector.
• Experience delivering large market-wide changes (e.g., MHHS, Faster Switching).
• Experience implementing regulatory/compliance changes and analysing impacts.
• Strong stakeholder management and end-to-end process awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory insight, analysis and advice across business and IT/projects.
• Act as central point of contact for regulatory impacts in UK electricity and gas.
• Communicate regulatory changes clearly and help teams implement them.
• Engage with industry bodies, regulators and external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Energy regulation

Regulatory change programs

Regulatory compliance

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.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.