About the role: This role will report to the Regulatory & Compliance Director.The person will provide leadership and drive regulatory focus designed to support other teams in the business. The person also develops, monitors and analyses key areas of focus in the gas and electricity regulatory environment.The position is a key member and contributor to the achievement of Flogas Energys overall goals and objectives. This role offers an exciting career opportunity with a dynamic and ever-changing environment for capable and driven individuals. You will be responsible for creating and driving several regulatory projects as well as responding to changes in the regulatory environment. As the Head of Regulation and Compliance you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, for dealing with many types of people at all levels in a direct diplomatic way. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert interpretation of market regulations and evaluate the commercial impacts of regulatory changes. Keep up to date with the legal and political background influencing traditional utilities, including broad principles relevant to energy regulation. Clearly identify and define policy issues and then develops policy options relevant to the work of Flogas Energy. Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Influence key areas of the regulatory environment that can deliver positive benefits for Flogas Energy, our customers and the retail market. Lobby stakeholders and strengthen the relationship with various industries bodies including CRU, relevant Government departments, NIAUR, DfE, Ofgem to drive Flogas Energys agenda on specific issues. Rally support from peers on specific issues that deliver benefits for wider industry. Communicate with and impart knowledge to internal and external stakeholders on changes in the regulatory environment that will impact Flogas Energy, our customers or the wider market. Lead responsibility to respond to relevant consultation and other industry papers issued by energy regulators, government departments or other relevant stakeholders. Take advantage of Flogas Energys regulatory expertise in key areas of the market through regular engagement with customers on developments that will impact them. Identify, develop, and influence the introduction of new proposals to relevant codes that will drive additional benefits for Flogas Energy. Communicate regulatory challenges, both present and future to management team within Flogas and DCC in a timely manner, identifying implications for current and future business strategies, systems Additional duties as required. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in utility market regulation, preferably in the energy sector and should be degree qualified in business, legal or engineering discipline. This person should possess key knowledge base of existing approaches to regulation and their rationale in Ireland, Northern Ireland and other EU countries and a deep understanding of the commercial aspects of the Single Electricity Market, gas and electricity transportation, developing wholesale markets and retail energy supply. Role specific (technical) knowledge / skills: This person should have strong commercial acumen and sound knowledge of the retail and wholesale electricity and gas markets and models and enjoys complex technical materials. They will be highly skilled in leadership and project management, communication at all business levels working well with the wider business and on own initiative. About Flogas: Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic. Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series. As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Irelands leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard. Why work with us? Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and is continuing to grow, becoming a top provider in the energy sector, making it a very exciting time to be part of the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. Benefits: Competitive Salary Bonus Structure Defined Pension Contribution Healthcare Allowance Staff discounts Hybrid work options (role dependant) Health and Wellbeing Supports Learning and Development Opportunities Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business. Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Skills: Attention to detail leadership communication