Regulation Analyst - Permanent

Working within Networks, you will provide analysis and policy advice relating to the regulation of the energy and water sectors. You will work across a variety of functions within a team-based environment and contribute to the delivery of Utility Regulator aims and objectives by analysing and advising on financial and operational issues relating to price controls, tariffs and the regulation of companies licenced to operate in the energy and water sectors.  This role is well suited to persons with good numerical and policy advice skills.  Any experience in an economic regulator or a regulated company will also be valuable.

Essential Criteria:

1. Working experience in a complex business or regulatory environment to include evidence of excellent analytical skills of written and numerical information from a wide variety of sources to:

• clearly research and evaluate policy issues;
• undertake financial analysis using spreadsheets and/or other modelling tools;
• undertake policy analysis using a mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques; and
• synthesize your analysis into complex technical, regulatory or commercial reports in order to design and evaluate solutions, policy options and/or advice to senior management.

2. Evidence of significant experience which demonstrates excellent verbal and communication skills such as:

• presenting policy analysis and advice to senior management;
• drafting comprehensive, well-structured and detailed policy documents/reports; and
• demonstrating confidence in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders such as government, private, voluntary and regulated companies.

3. Evidence of significant experience that demonstrates excellent organisational and project management skills, including a proven track record of working to tight deadlines with a high degree of individual responsibility.

4. Evidence of significant experience which demonstrates excellent teamworking, interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships in a challenging environment.

Interviews are expected to take place on the 26 February 2018 and 2 March 2018 in Queens House, Belfast.

A full application pack can be downloaded below.

The Utility Regulator is an Equal Opportunities Employer.