Senior Regulation Lead – Contract to Market
Salary Competitive
Location: Manchester, London, Nottingham
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Background:
The Data and Communications Company (DCC) is delivering a once-in-a-generation programme to build a smart metering network for Great Britain. The programme will allow energy suppliers to roll out millions of smart electricity and gas meters to homes and small non-domestic properties. Funded by the energy industry, the network will connect smart meters to the business systems of energy suppliers, network operators and other authorised service users.
The smart metering network will help Great Britain become a global leader in smart energy and the development of smart grids. DCC (a licensed Capita company) is the programme and service integrator working on behalf of the energy industry to establish and operate the data and communications infrastructure that will enable all UK homes to have a smart meter.
DCC Vision:
The DCC has developed and launched a digital foundation for the GB energy industry, providing the infrastructure that will digitise domestic energy consumption and improve costs behaviours, initially changing behaviours to reduce energy demand and cost to the consumer.
The Regulation Directorate:
Smart DCC operates in a complex regulatory framework. The Regulatory Directorate plays a vital role in enabling DCC to navigate, comply with and benefit from the smart metering regulatory framework, including analysing regulatory requirements, industry codes and standards, and translating them into actionable advice for the organisation.
Role:
Within the Regulatory Support team, DCC is seeking a Senior Regulation Lead with a focus on providing advice into the Contract to Market phase of DCC’s delivery lifecycle.
This role is required to perform the following key functions:
- Day-to-day regulatory support: Provide expert guidance and interpretation of the regulatory framework to DCC programmes during the commercial and contract stage of the lifecycle.
- Commercial alignment with SEC and REC: Ensure alignment between commercial requirements DCC agrees with its Service Providers, and DCC’s obligations in the SEC and REC.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement: Proactive effective engagement in formal stakeholder meetings which govern DCC programmes.
- Strong project management: Managing regulatory input into a portfolio of DCC programmes, including proactively identifying resource needs, priorities and any risks and issues.
- Oversee the delivery of regulatory products: Oversee development of DCC regulatory products to support programmes.
- Team leadership: Line manage regulatory professionals and foster their development.
Skills and Experiences:
- Extensive experience in regulatory affairs, preferably within a regulated company or regulator.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and written skills.
- Excellent understanding of the smart metering sector, industry codes, and associated regulatory obligations.
- Strong financial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Company benefits:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Catia Pereira or complete your application.
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