Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager

E.ON Next; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a seasoned regulatory leader in Nottingham to drive compliance outcomes. This role involves providing guidance on regulatory obligations, leading a team, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in retail energy regulation and exceptional communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to influence regulatory practices within the organization.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension and life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail energy regulation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Strategic thinker with analytical capabilities.
• Inclusive leadership style with mentoring experience.
• Resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior advisor on regulatory matters.
• Lead regulatory submissions and responses.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and identify risks.
• Embed a culture of compliance across the organization.
• Oversee and develop a high-performing regulatory team.
• Represent the company in formal settings.

Skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Leadership and mentoring

Resilience in fast-paced environments

Job description

We\'re seeking a seasoned regulatory leader to drive compliance outcomes across E.ON Next. In this high-impact role, you\'ll provide expert guidance on regulatory obligations, shape our engagement with key industry bodies, and lead a small team to deliver best-in-class compliance outcomes. Your work will span consumer protection, environmental and social schemes, commercial regulation, and industry codes ensuring our approach is coherent, consistent, and future-ready.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior advisor on regulatory matters, ensuring alignment with licence conditions and strategic objectives.
• Lead regulatory submissions and responses, synthesising cross-functional insights into clear, high-quality outputs.
• Cultivate strong relationships with Ofgem, DESNZ, Energy UK, Citizens Advice, and other stakeholders to enhance E.ON Next\'s regulatory reputation.
• Anticipate and interpret regulatory developments, identifying risks and opportunities for the business.
• Champion regulatory awareness across the organisation, embedding a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Oversee and develop a high-performing regulatory team, fostering talent and strategic alignment.
• Represent E.ON Next in formal consultations and compliance engagements, ensuring our voice is clear, credible, and impactful.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail energy regulation, with deep knowledge of supplier licence conditions.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to distil complexity into clarity for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and sound judgment.
• Inclusive leadership style, with a track record of mentoring and team development.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Desirable

• Engagement with key regulatory bodies and industry forums including Ofgem, DESNZ, Energy UK, and Citizens Advice.
• Background in policy development, regulatory change, or strategic compliance.
• Experience in energy, utilities, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Passion for sustainability, social impact, and purpose-driven work.

What you need to know

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.
• Competitive salary
• Location - Nottingham or London with travel to our other sites when required.
• Award-Winning Workplace - We\'re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We\'re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We\'re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We\'re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year-recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We\'re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we\'ll support your growth every step of the way.