Market Regulation Manager

Market Regulation Manager
Salary from £65,678 (DOE)
Up to 15% bonus
Hybrid working model - with some additional travel to London & Solihull

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy and driving the transition to net zero? Do you thrive on navigating complex regulatory frameworks and influencing national change?

At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), we re not just preparing for the future, we re actively building it. As we move towards a low-carbon energy system, we need a strategic and forward-thinking Market Regulation Manager to help guide our response to industry code reform and ensure NGN remains a respected and influential voice in the energy sector.

As part of our Market Regulation & Compliance team, you will be at the centre of regulatory transformation, from interpreting and influencing changes to the Uniform Network Code (UNC), Retail Energy Code (REC), and Smart Energy Code (SEC), to supporting hydrogen innovation projects like East Coast Hydrogen. This is a unique opportunity to shape the regulatory landscape and support NGN s strategic ambitions.

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

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead NGN s engagement with industry code reforms and regulatory change programmes, including Energy Code Reform
• Represent NGN in industry forums and with stakeholders such as Ofgem, DESNZ, Xoserve, and NESO
• Interpret complex regulatory frameworks (UNC, REC, SEC, Licences) and provide clear, actionable guidance to internal teams
• Drive NGN-led code changes and assess the impact of external proposals on our operations and strategy
• Support Energy Futures projects by advising on regulatory pathways and compliance requirements
• Deliver timely, accurate responses to consultations and industry change proposals
• Build strong relationships across the industry to ensure NGN remains a respected and influential voice

What we are looking for

• Solid understanding of the regulatory environment NGN operates within
• Knowledge of key industry codes and contracts (UNC, REC, SEC, Licences, Energy Act 2023)
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and delivering change at strategic or operational levels
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex change into practical advice
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and industry
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for shaping the future of energy
• Willingness to travel to industry meetings and stakeholder events

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree-level education (preferably in business, regulatory, energy or finance disciplines)
• Proven experience in regulatory, legal or policy-related roles

Help shape the future of energy, apply now and be part of the change

Please include a cover letter as part of your application

What we offer you

• Salary from £65,678 per annum (DOE)
• 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, Diversity and Inclusion 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 mid November. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

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