We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales.Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide.We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.Opportunities are available for a Regulatory Lead within the Regulation team.Preferably this role will be based out of NGED’s Bristol, Castle Donington or Tipton offices but other NGED locations will be considered. This role can be on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of being in the office around 2 days per week.Reporting to the ED3 Policy Manager and supporting the wider NGED Regulation Team to achieve an optimum outcome on price controls.Responsible for providing independent review and strategic challenge to a wide range of regulatory submissions to Ofgem including business plans, strategies and engineering justification papers.Supporting the compilation and writing of the ED3 business plan to a professional standard, ensuring alignment with Ofgem’s business plan guidance and NGED’s strategies.The role also involves representing NGED in industry working groups established by Ofgem, ENA, and other external bodies, striving to achieve optimal outcomes that align with both NGED and NG strategies.Additionally, the job holder will contribute to various alignment, reporting, and strategy-based activities within NGED and in collaboration with Ofgem and the NG Group.Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.Main ResponsibilitiesBe fully conversant with Ofgem’s Business Plan Guidance and any updates, in order to brief workstreams and SMEs as requiredWork with the Regulatory Team Supports to scope, plan and deliver workstream outputs in collaboration with business leads, SMEs, members of the NGED Regulatory team and third parties.Be a member of relevant workstream group(s) to provide regulatory expertise in order to assist in the creation of the ED3 business plan and associated documents.Foster a collaborative approach across teams and facilitate conflict resolution.Escalate risks and issues appropriately to the Executive Sponsors in a timely fashion, putting forward options and recommendations for consideration.Maintain strong interfaces with other inter-dependent workstreams within the NGED ED3 program.Draft and/or review a wide range of regulatory submissions documents (e.g., business plan documents, consultation responses, responses to supplementary questions) and liaising with and challenging departments throughout NGED and NG Group as required.Identify changes in regulatory policy and reporting requirements and liaise with departments throughout NGED.Ensure NGED’s business plans and policies are consistent with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Be accountable for analysing, interpreting and providing responses to relevant regulatory information requests.Monitor the regulatory environment, identify any emerging issues and work with colleagues in order to assess impact on NGED.Evaluate NGED’s performance relative to other DNOs.Engage with senior management across NGED, NG Group and other business units to ensure that NGED is able to incorporate relevant views.Undertake additional ad hoc work as and when required to meet the needs of the team and wider business.Provide support to the wider Regulatory team, as required.Candidate RequirementsIdeally you will hold a relevant qualification at Level 6 or higher, or equivalent experience. Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.To be successful in this role you’ll have a strong understanding of the electricity distribution sector’s regulatory environment, or the ability to quickly learn and adapt.You should be able to identify areas where value can be added, structure the necessary work, and proactively deliver this.You’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to clearly structure and manage complex issues and projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and extended teams.Excelling at breaking down problems into root causes and drivers, developing actionable plans and working with individuals to move forward at pace to address challenges.You’ll have effective people management skills with the ability to influence and manage individuals across multiple teams to collaborate effectively.You’ll be someone who can work independently and proactively under pressure, adapt to changing tasks in a regulatory environment and meet tight deadlines.You’ll be proficient at communication skills with the ability to convey key insights and recommendations effectively at multiple levels.You’ll also have experience of working closely with business executives and senior leaders and the ability to build strong relationships.You’ll have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with great attention to detail whilst also being familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Travel to other locations on an occasional basis forms part of the role and therefore holding a UK driving licence is beneficial. National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers.This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.About the CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous serviceCompetitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)Annual Share Save planContributory private healthcare scheme for you and your familySupport via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy servicesFree on-site parking at all our main sitesThings you need to knowAs an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.ukRecruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.#LI-HB1 LI-HYBRID
