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Job description

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to do your part to support a secure and sustainable energy transition, then this role could be for you! Our Policy and Regulation Team is responsible for representing and promoting the interests of Energia Group with policy makers, regulators, government bodies, system operators and trade associations, across its Renewable, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions businesses. This exciting new opportunity will offer the successful candidate a chance to start, or further develop, their career in the energy industry, build their knowledge of energy markets, regulation and policy and advocate for the changes and improvements that will help shape the energy markets of the future. We are looking for someone who is commercially focused, well-organised, has a high attention to detail, and is an excellent communicator. .

Responsibilities

• Find opportunities to support the Groups strategy of profitably growing, diversifying and trading its renewable and flexible generation portfolio whilst providing exemplary customer service.
• Monitor market, regulatory and policy developments across the island of Ireland, GB and the EU that affect the interests of the business units. Provide timely and clear notification of these developments to the business.
• Review consultations, proposed market modifications, policy reforms and legislative change. Identify any possible impacts and draft clear, concise and robust responses and presentations.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on regulatory and policy matters.
• Represent Energia on external trade associations, industry forums and workshops.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of understanding of the Energia business, its strategic goals and its operating environment and apply this to all aspects of the role.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of best practice in the energy industry and related industries in Ireland, the UK and internationally and apply this to all aspects of the role.
• Manage the coordination of monthly Steering Group meetings across Customer Solutions, Flex Gen and Renewables.
• Prepare the Regulation and Policy Newsletter for the wider business.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years previous experience of working in a policy, economics, legal or advocacy role; however other experience will be considered if relevant to the role.
• Third level degree in a discipline that requires demonstrable skills in constructing cogent logical arguments e.g. economics; politics, law, history, or sustainability.
• Excellent IT Skills with sound knowledge of MS packages, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including high attention to detail and an ability to convey arguments that persuade and influence others.
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to cope with a changeable workload, prioritising the most important tasks to meet external deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• An understanding of the principles of economic regulation.
• Knowledge of renewables, electricity markets, and decarbonisation policy.
• Experience of drafting responses to government or regulatory consultations.
• Experience of coordinating work across a multi-disciplined team.

Further Information

This role is available based in either Belfast or Dublin.