Technical Compliance & Regulatory Manager

Connected Kerb; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension via Royal London

Hybrid working model

28 days holidays

Job summary

Connected Kerb is seeking a Technical Compliance & Regulatory Manager to ensure our EV charging products comply with UK and EU requirements, maintaining policies, risk registers and governance across Technology, Legal, Delivery & Operations. You will lead testing verifications, coordinate with test houses and external stakeholders, and drive regulatory readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in regulated product development, strong governance and communication skills, and a collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic engineering or equivalent course.
• Experience with IEC 61851 and related EV charging compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of UKCA, CE, EMC and Radio Equipment Directive principles.
• Professional compliance qualification or equivalent experience desirable.
• Minimum five years in product development on compliance/governance in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of EV charging regulations and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification of inhouse test methods against external regulations and standards.
• Coordinate items with external test houses and verify reports.
• Maintain compliance tracking and supporting materials like technical rationales.
• Provide regulatory guidance to the business and embed requirements into products.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and business readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain policies, governance controls and evidence.
• Produce management reports on compliance performance and risks.

Skills

Technical ability

Strategic thinking

Influencing & collaboration

Risk & governance mindset

Communication

Accountability & ownership

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Electronic engineering or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Of Role:

TheTechnicalCompliance & Regulatory Manageris responsible forensuring theCompanies Productsoperatein compliance with applicable UK(EU where applicable)legislation, regulations and industry standards whileanticipatingand responding to changes.

The role translates regulatory requirements into practicalrequirements,processes,controlsand guidance that support the safe,compliantand efficient delivery of the Company's EV charging network.

This is a specialist individual contributor role with significant cross-functional interaction. Working closely withTechnology, Legal, Delivery &Operations and third-party suppliers. The rolealsosupports compliance governance, regulatoryassuranceand business readiness for regulatory change.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Governance

• Monitorrelevanttechnicallegislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards relating to EV charging,electricvehicle supply equipment, energy,consumer protection.

• Develop andmaintaintechnicalcompliance policies,proceduresand governancecontrols.

• Maintaintechnicalcompliancerisk registers andsupportmitigationplanswithother cross functionalbusiness owners.

• Coordinatecompliance assurance activities, including audits,inspectionsand independent verification by internal teams and third parties.

• Maintaincompliance evidence anddocumentation todemonstrateregulatoryadherence.

• Supportstatutoryproductreporting and regulatory submissions.

RegulatoryMonitoring and Policy

• Monitor emergingtechnicallegislation,consultationsand regulatorydevelopments,highlighting potentialbusiness impacts.

• Support the preparation of consultation responses and regulatory submissions whererequired.

• Participate in industry forums, working groups and regulatory discussions to support the organisation's interests.

• Develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with regulators, industrybodiesand external stakeholders.

BusinessSupport&Integration

• Work withTechnology, Operations, Legal and Commercial teams to embed regulatory requirements into products,servicesand business processes.

• Support theimplementationof regulatory change initiatives and business readiness activities.

• Promotecomplianceawarenessthrough guidance,communicationandtraining.

Supplier Assurance & Reporting

• Support supplier compliance reviews and ensureappropriate evidenceismaintained.

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including DNOs, local authorities and service providers, on compliance-related matters.

• Produce management reports on compliance performance, emergingrisksand regulatory developments.

• Maintainaccuratecompliance records and documentation.

Key competencies/behaviours:

• Technical – Able to navigate complex and at times competing standards,regulationand guidance to advise on product development,changemanagementand cross functional business units

• Strategic Thinking – Anticipates challenges and opportunities arising from a changing regulatory environment.

• Influencing & Collaboration – Builds credibility and gains alignment across diverse stakeholders.

• Risk & Governance Mindset – Exercisestechnical judgementand promotes strong governance and accountability.

• Communication – Translates complex information into clear, practical guidance.

• Accountability& Ownership – Delivershighqualityoutcomes and follows through on commitments.

• Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to enhance processes,controlsand ways of working.

Requirements

Qualifications,Skillsand Experience:

• Degree in Electronic engineering or equivalent course

• Experience working withIEC 61851, IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, UKCA and CE compliance requirements, EMC and Radio Equipment Directive requirements, Low Voltage Directive principles, Electricalsafetyand product compliance standards,

• Awareness ofRED (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), Matter, ISO15115

• Professional compliance qualificationor experience(e.g. ICA or CCEP) desirable.

• Minimum five years' experience inproduct development working oncompliance, regulatorygovernanceor policy within a regulated industry such as energy, utilities,transportor EV infrastructure

• DetailedKnowledge of EV charging regulations, energy markets, consumer protection, GDPR and industryessential.

• Experience supporting cross-functional compliance,governanceor regulatory change initiatives.

• Experience managing supplier assurance or outsourced compliance activities highly desirable.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams,suppliersand external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skillsessential.

• Experience producing policies,reportsandmanagementbriefings.

• Competent inEnterpriseRiskManagementmethodology

Day to day:

• Lead the verification of inhouse test methodologies against externalregulationsand standards

• Lead open items with external test houses and verify test reports

• Maintainworking technical product compliance tracking including the creation of supporting materials such astechnicalrationales.

• Provide electrical standard,regulationsand compliance guidance to the business

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme - via Royal London
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• 28 days of holidays and generous Family Leave policies
• Central London location - Waterloo
• Lots of opportunities to socialise!

Why should you choose Connected Kerb as your next career move ?

• We are passionate about people and will work with you to define opportunities to develop your career
• Lots of opportunities to really develop your expertise.
• A flat organisation, where exceptional talents can make a real impact.
• A diverse and exciting work atmosphere, working with passionate and talented teams.

Connected Kerb is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Connected Kerb.