Regulatory Engagement Manager

Regulatory Engagement Manager with Smart DCC

London 12-Month FTC

Competitive Salary plus benefits

The Role:

The Regulatory Engagement team has overall responsibility for managing engagement with DCC's regulatory stakeholders (Ofgem, DESNZ, Ofcom and DSIT) and helping to shape DCC's regulatory framework.

This role is required to perform the following key functions:

1. Manage DCC's interactions at Smart Meter Implementation Programme governance groups to support programme decision-making including planning, risk and issue management and change control.
2. Support DCC Subject Matter Experts to engage and influence regulatory stakeholders to achieve the delivery of DCC's wider business strategy and growth ambitions.
3. Build a deep understanding of DCC's regulatory stakeholders, and the individuals within these to help DCC shape and influence in key identified areas.
4. Manage and plan for key stakeholder engagement activities.
5. Ensure DCC's senior leadership team are informed of key stakeholder issues and that emerging themes are identified and reported, including via briefings for key senior meetings.

What will you be doing?

1. Manage engagements with Government, Regulators and influence the decision making for regulatory issues in conjunction with internal stakeholders.
2. Build close working relationships and co-ordinate with internal key stakeholders to ensure DCC's points of view are presented in a well-evidenced and compelling manner.
3. Implement methods for information sharing, to encourage the pooling of stakeholder intelligence within DCC and to ensure alignment in our messaging.
4. Horizon scan and work with Government, Regulators, and customers to understand their priorities for systems enhancements and delivery of new policy interventions and provide briefing for the Board and ExCo on potential implications for DCC.
5. Identify, escalate and report on, material issues arising in DCC's work with Regulators, including within the Strategy and Regulation function and to relevant senior management.

What are we looking for?

1. Educated to degree level in a relevant area and/or equivalent experience.
2. Proven track record of building relationships and collaborating across organisations.
3. Possess high quality facilitation and organisational skills, with experience of engaging (and where necessary challenging) a wide range of internal and external representatives up to and including senior executives.
4. Demonstrably strong written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to prioritise across conflicting demands.
6. Proven record in supporting subject matter experts with communications to explain complex issues concisely and clearly.
7. Experienced at working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and in collaborating with multi-functional teams.
8. Experience working with or in a Major Projects in government (desirable).

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn't be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we'll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it's doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we'll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain's energy system and helping the country's fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC's continued success depends on our people. It's important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. 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 Steph Owen - or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you'll hear from us regarding its progress.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

What to do now:

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