Vacancy Number: *****
Category: Commercial
Job Type: Full-time
Position Description
Electric Ireland is the primary customer facing business unit of the ESB Group and is the leading energy supplier in Ireland.
With c.1.4 million customers in both the Republic and Northern Ireland and an annual turnover of more than €2bn.
Our product offerings include electricity, gas and energy home services.
The role of the Senior Regulation Specialist Role is to manage the forward looking / strategic energy regulatory environment facing Electric Ireland.
The Senior Regulation Specialist will provide the regulatory team with expert interpretation on market and policy regulations and changes, and assessment of impacts and opportunities created.
The specialist will lead specific projects and work activities driven by regulatory changes, across the Electric Ireland business involving Residential, Business, Operations and Trading teams, as well as working with the wider Customer Solutions business and corporate teams.
Key Responsibilities
Review regulatory and other industry consultations and assess impact on the business.
Coordinate development of energy policy positions for ESB Customer Solutions, including the Electric Ireland business, liaising with key teams.
Develop policy and response papers.
Support ESB Customer Solutions to implement regulatory and industry rules as efficiently as possible, through development of strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate collaboration and knowledge sharing across ESB Customer Solutions in relation to regulation and policy positions.
Represent ESB Customer Solutions, including the Electric Ireland business, at Industry Fora and discuss and present changes that meet the needs of the policy owner and the business.
Support regulatory and licence compliance within ESB Customer Solutions
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
A third level qualification or equivalent work experience
A minimum 7 years' experience in the energy or wider utilities industry, ideally with previous experience interacting with Regulatory Authorities and representing at industry fora.
An appreciation of the regulatory environment and markets that ESB operates in as well as good understanding of government and European energy policy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting of response documents to Regulatory Authorities, industry bodies, Government Departments etc.
Excellent analytical capability, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Proven ability to form relationships at all levels and have strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, including presentation of material to senior management, industry fora etc.
Ability and flexibility to work outside office hours as required by the nature and location of some events.
Travel will be required.
Desirable
Business experience in the Energy Retail sector would be of significant benefit.
Location
This position will be based in Swift Square, Santry.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working.
The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least
two
anchor days per week.
All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting To
Regulation Manager
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€69,500 - €81,800 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing Date
11th September ****
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by ****.
ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy.
Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.