Regulation Analyst

Regulation Analyst – Corporate Affairs/ Retail and Consumer Protection (RA/CA/R/19)                                                                                                                           

Working across the Corporate Affairs and Retail and Consumer Protection directorates, you will provide written and numerical analysis and policy advice relating to the regulation of the energy retail sector (both electricity and gas), energy efficiency, sustainability and consumer protection.  You will work across a variety of functions within a team-based environment and contribute to the delivery of Utility Regulator aims and objectives. This role is well suited to persons with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills paired with excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of governance. Any experience in the energy sector either in the industry or in an organisation representing consumers, particularly vulnerable consumers or the fuel poor would also be an advantage.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience which demonstrates your ability to analyse complex quantitative and financial information.  Candidates should demonstrate in their answers their experience in the use of excel spreadsheets and/or other software packages to provide analysis and produce evidence-based written reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Proven experience which demonstrates your ability to analyse complex written information from a variety of sources in a regulatory environment.  Candidates should demonstrate in their answers their experience of interpreting information contained in complex reports, policy documents and legislation to produce written reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Proven experience of communicating with confidence and building trusted relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders often in high pressure situations.  This includes the ability to foster a climate of openness, respect and cooperation which enhances the Utility Regulator’s reputation.
• Excellent organisational skills and proven track record of working to tight deadlines and with a high degree of individual responsibility.
• Experience which demonstrates your ability to develop and maintain good control and governance procedures in a complex regulatory environment.
• Proven experience of analysis within either the energy or water sector or working in regulation.  This can be demonstrated by working within either a relevant government department, a regulator’s office, a third sector organisation that protects consumers, or an energy or water company.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 11 February 2019 or Monday 18 February 2019 in Queens House, Belfast.

Further information on the Utility Regulator can be found at www.uregni.gov.uk

The Utility Regulator is an Equal Opportunities Employer.