Senior Regulation Analyst (12 month contract)
About the Role
Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen or InvernessSalary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Transmission is experiencing significant growth driven by the need to connect considerable volumes of renewable generation onto our network to facilitate the pathway to Net Zero. Our regulation team is crucial in developing and delivering transmission infrastructure in the North of Scotland.
As a Senior Analyst in the Regulation Team, you will help the wider SSEN Transmission business understand the opportunities and barriers to delivering projects, new services, and consumer outcomes by translating existing policies and regulations and identifying upcoming reforms.You will be working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to achieve these outcomes and goals.
We place real value on thorough evidence and analysis to inform our decisions. Its essential that we continually evaluate the impact of current policies and regulations and ensure that decisions about future changes are well-informed and evidence-led.This means you will need a good understanding of UK energy system policy, network regulations, and the wider net zero environment.
Our Senior Analysts work across a range of policy areas including, price controls, industry reform and wider net zero policy. You will lead on developing and responding to consultations and industry working groups. You will support senior colleagues in the development and implementation of broader work packages, including the ASTI framework submissions and the enduring regulatory price controls.
The key duties & responsibilities will be:
- Securing Investment: Obtain necessary funding from Ofgem under the ASTI framework and broader Price Control Frameworks to achieve our strategic goals.
- Policy Development: Co-ordination and creation of regulatory policies through research and analysis, advocating for our strategic objectives.
- Project Management: Manage and coordinate regulatory projects to ensure timely and successful outcomes, providing support across the business and the SSE Group.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially Ofgem, by engaging regularly, responding to industry consultations, and representing SSEN Transmission at industry forums.
In meeting your responsibilities, you will be given unyielding support from your colleagues in the Regulation Team as well as from your wider SSEN Transmission colleagues.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems, determine causes, propose solutions, and implement them using logical and analytical reasoning.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication and writing skills to articulate complex issues clearly and accurately.
- Utility Regulation Experience: Experience in utility regulation, ideally with a degree in Economics, Business, Science, Engineering, or Law.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of the GB energy regulatory framework, the energy sector, key stakeholders, and the policy landscape, including political and policy impacts on regulated companies.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve.But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley-Anne on 01738 351976.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.