Regulatory Analyst - Energy Futures (Energy Efficiency)

Protecting Northern Ireland’s energy and water consumers today and tomorrow is what we do.

This is an exciting time to join us, as we are expanding as an organisation so that we can fully support Northern Ireland in meeting the challenges of climate change, the continued cost-of-living crisis and ensuring the continuity of energy and water supplies. 

Electricity, gas and water are essential services that support all homes and businesses in Northern Ireland. As an economic regulator, it is our role to enable, incentivise and hold energy and water companies to account for providing the very best levels of service and price for consumers both now and in the future.

Regulatory Analyst - Energy Futures (Energy Efficiency)  
Working as a Regulatory Analyst within the Utility Regulator, you will be responsible for providing analysis and advice on energy (electricity and gas) and water issues, as they relate to NI consumers, and to the companies we regulate. In addition, you will play an active role in supporting the organisation as it supports government initiatives as part of the climate change transition.  

This role is ideally suited for someone with good analytical skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain open positive stakeholder relationships. Alongside these interpersonal skills, any previous experience within a regulated sector, consumer protection/advocacy role, energy efficiency or energy efficiency scheme role or understanding of the legal and regulatory framework underpinning regulation would be an advantage.

General information
Northern Ireland continues to have an under-representation of women across STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries, we are proud to support women in STEM. We are an equal opportunity and ‘Disability Confident’ employer. As people with a disability and, people from ethnic minority communities are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would welcome applications from these groups.

We offer an attractive package including a competitive starting salary with stepped increases per annum, alongside a range of other benefits including hybrid working, NI Civil Service pension arrangements and 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after two years) and an additional 12 public and privilege days.

Contact us at recruitment@uregni.gov.uk if you would like to talk to someone about the work we do and what it’s like working here.