US Director, UK Senior Manager, Regulatory Strategy and Regulatory Affairs in London

The UK Regulatory Strategy team works to shape and influence key energy market policy and regulatory issues to enable a secure, clean, affordable and investable energy transition. We are looking for a Senior Energy Market Manager. In this key role, you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment to develop National Grid's thinking on future energy market design. National Grid plays an essential role in delivering government priorities (e.g. economic growth, affordable energy and Net Zero) and it is essential that we play our part in shaping the future of the energy system.

Examples of current key topics/projects are:

• How electricity market design should evolve to support government policy including delivering net zero, supporting economic growth and reducing energy bills.
• The interaction between markets and strategic planning (e.g. SSEP, RESP) and how these should be complementary tools for achieving policy goals.
• Potential reforms to wholesale and balancing markets in GB as well as reforms to market mechanisms such as CfDs and the Capacity Market.
• Assessing the way in which wider energy sector developments will impact on energy markets including: negotiations over the EU's Internal Energy Market; the increasing uptake of distributed generation and the role of consumer led flexibility; the way in which cost of living and affordability concerns are impacting on policy choices over energy market design.

What's in it for you:

• Salary between £85,000 p.a. and £105,000 p.a. depending on experience.
• A bonus based on personal and company performance of up to 40%.
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Private medical insurance and the option to a full EV company car or cash alternative.
• Access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving.

What you'll be doing:

• As part of a team, develop National Grid positions on the future of energy markets including but not limited to wholesale and balancing electricity markets, market mechanisms such as the CfD and capacity market as well as gas markets.
• Develop National Grid's position on the balance between a planned energy system and one where markets play a key role in determining outcomes.
• Horizon scanning to evaluate emerging opportunities and threats in the policy and regulatory landscape.
• Analysis of policy and regulatory developments to guide strategic decisions.
• Translate insights into high-quality presentations/briefing for the Board and Executive teams.
• Manage and coordinate positions on key reform projects.
• Lead on consultation responses and external briefings, ensuring alignment with business goals and leveraging insights from internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a broad network of internal and external contacts, including Ofgem, NESO, Government, and industry stakeholders, to influence regulatory reforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in policy and regulatory positions across National Grid businesses.

About you:

• Experience of developing and interacting with energy market, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• A strong strategic thinker, with the ability to see the big picture, but also address shorter term more tactical issues.
• Ability to challenge entrenched thinking in a constructive manner; a willingness and openness to receiving similar challenge.
• An excellent communicator who can translate complex, technical concepts into easily digestible plain English, and work well with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with and influence board, executive level and senior leaders within an organisation, and engage effectively at all levels across an organisation.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don't match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

The closing date for this position is Friday 27th January - please ensure we have received your application by this date.

National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.