Market Regulation Manager – Energy Futures

Salary up to £78,815

Up to 15% bonus

Fixed Term Contract 24 months

Hybrid working model – with regular travel to Leeds, London and Solihull

Are you passionate about the future of energy and the road to net zero? Ready to influence regulatory change and shape the future of hydrogen in the UK? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), we’re not just talking about the future, we are building it. As we move towards a low-carbon energy system, we need a dynamic and forward-thinking Market Regulation Manager to make a tangible impact in guiding NGN through some of the most significant changes the industry has ever seen.

You will be at the forefront of navigating complex regulatory obstacles, helping unlock the potential of projects like East Coast Hydrogen, and ensuring NGN is prepared for a greener, cleaner future.

Our head office is in Leeds; however other working arrangements can be discussed at interview.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Lead the charge on regulatory changes required to support hydrogen and other low-carbon options within our network

Act as NGN’s key voice in industry forums and with key stakeholders like Ofgem, DESNZ and Xoserve

Interpret complex legal and industry frameworks and turn them into clear, practical advice for colleagues

Identify opportunities to influence code, reform, licence conditions and governance to support our net zero aspirations

Ensure that East Coast Hydrogen and other energy future projects stay on track from a regulatory perspective

What we’re looking for

A solid understanding of the regulatory environment within which NGN operates

Knowledge of key industry frameworks (UNC, REC, SEC, and Gas Transporter Licence)

Experience influencing at a senior level – both internally and externally

Sharp analytical thinking, with the ability to translate complex change into clear guidance

A confident communicator who can build strong relationships across the industry and within NGN

Curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for the future of energy

Qualifications & Requirements

Degree-level education (ideally in a business, energy, regulatory or finance discipline)

Experienced track record working on regulatory, legal or policy related projects

Ability to manage a varied workload, and work both independently and as part of a team

We’re building more than infrastructure; we’re shaping the energy future. Join NGN and help design the regulatory landscape for a hydrogen powered UK

What we offer you

Salary up to £78,815 per annum

Up to 15% bonus per annum

25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)

SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay

A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme

Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days... and much more!

An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!

We are... Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That’s around 6.7 million individual customers. We don’t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are… Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!

Our Equality, and culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps - Please apply by clicking 'apply' and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be in contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role end of August. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

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