Regulatory Affairs Officer (7 month Fixed Term), Chippenham

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Regulatory Affairs Officer (7 month Fixed Term), Chippenham

Client: Good Energy

Location: Chippenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: aebf90738b9b

Job Views: 7

Posted: 20.02.2025

Expiry Date: 06.04.2025

Job Description:

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights. Be Good Energy's Regulatory "Eyes and Ears"! Join our Policy and Regulation team and play a key role in navigating the changing energy landscape. As a Regulatory Affairs Officer, you'll monitor industry trends, analyse their impact, and help shape Good Energy's response to new regulations. Contribute to policy development and represent our interests to external stakeholders. If you're passionate about energy policy and want to make a difference, then this opportunity is for you!

This fixed term opportunity will run from mid-March to November 2025.

• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments: Track proposed reforms and future developments, particularly from Ofgem, DESNZ, and code administrators, and communicate key implications to the business.
• Assess business impact and develop solutions: Collaborate with internal teams to understand the impact of reforms, identify risks and opportunities, and support commercial solutions.
• Shape and communicate Good Energy's position: Advise stakeholders on emerging policy issues, develop company responses to consultations, and represent Good Energy's views at industry forums.
• Support internal understanding and compliance: Contribute to research, engage with trade associations, and support the compliance team in embedding regulatory changes.

What you'll need to succeed

We’re looking for someone who is a proactive team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative. They should be comfortable navigating complex topics and clearly articulating company positions externally. A high level of personal integrity and a collaborative approach are essential, as is the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be a quick learner, capable of grasping detailed information while maintaining a strategic perspective. They should be comfortable working in a hybrid environment with occasional travel (mostly to London), be willing to appropriately challenge senior colleagues and defend their views, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Energy sector knowledge: Familiarity with the energy industry, key stakeholders, and relevant organisations.
• Analytical and communication skills: Ability to interpret complex issues, extract key points, and communicate them clearly and concisely, both in writing and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration and organisational skills: Proven ability to gather information from stakeholders, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and build strong working relationships.
• Technical proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Regulatory expertise: Experience in energy policy and regulation, with up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory environment and the ability to interpret proposed changes.
• Commercial acumen: Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory changes into business requirements and commercial priorities.
• Relevant qualifications: A post-graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Politics, Energy Policy, Economics).
• Specialised energy policy knowledge: Expertise in specific areas of energy policy, such as retail regulations, microgeneration, or low-carbon heating.

Benefits you can rely on

Great allowances for hybrid working:
£500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.
£500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.

£500 annual development allowance: to spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.

See more of our benefits here.

We’re Good Energy. Our aim is to help one million homes and businesses to cut their carbon by 2025 – by becoming a one stop shop for everything green…

If you’re ready to make combatting the climate crisis your job, and believe in our values of being, fair, straightforward, focused, and inclusive; then we want to hear from you. Let’s power a cleaner, greener future together.

Find out more about what makes us different here.

Our Commitment
We're a Committed Member of Inclusive Employers and value people’s differences - we recognise the strength that they give us. We work hard to be a supportive community where everyone has equal opportunities and we encourage applications from people irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Where are we?
Our office is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire and is conveniently located near the train station, providing green travel options for travel, as well as fast connections to Bristol, Bath, Swindon and London. The office is fully accessible, allowing everyone to participate fully in their working lives regardless of any mobility challenges.

We promote work-life balance and flexibility through hybrid working, which combines both remote and office work. It provides our people with the opportunity to tailor their work schedules to suit their individual needs and preferences while maintaining productivity and engagement.