Analyst

Working within the Retail and Consumer Protection directorate, you will provide written and numerical analysis and policy advice relating to the regulation of the energy retail sector (both electricity and gas). You will work across a variety of functions within a team-based environment and contribute to the delivery of Utility Regulator aims and objectives by analysing and advising on issues relating to the regulation of the energy and water sectors in Northern Ireland. This role is well suited to persons with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills paired with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Any experience in the regulated energy sector and/or in utility regulation either in the industry or in an organisation representing consumers, particularly vulnerable consumers, would also be valuable.

Essential criteria

1. Proven experience which demonstrates your ability to analyse complex numerical and written information from a wide variety of sources in a complex environment to include:

- challenging assumptions contained within the numerical and written information; and
- extracting key information and data to support recommendations on business or policy objectives.

2. Proven experience which demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, such as:

- drafting comprehensive, well-structured and detailed documents/reports;
- presenting policy analysis, recommendations and advice to senior management; and
- demonstrating confidence in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders such as government; private and regulated companies; and community and voluntary sector organisations.

3. Proven experience that demonstrates ability to build trusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders and work collaboratively on projects to ensure optimal outcomes, particularly in circumstances where stakeholders have competing aims and needs.

4. Proven experience that demonstrates project management skills, with a high degree of individual responsibility for an innovative approach, delivery of objectives, working to deadlines, and prioritising workload within a busy environment.

5. Proven experience that demonstrates excellent team working, interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 5 October 2020 in Queens House, Belfast.

Further information on the Utility Regulator can be found on our website.

The Utility Regulator is an Equal Opportunities Employer.