Energy Policy Analyst
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COMPANY Energia POSITION Energy Policy Analyst LOCATION Generali Building, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 or Newforge Lane, Belfast This role will be offered on a hybrid working basis. At Energia Group, energy moves us to deliver careers that power a greener and fairer future. Across our two brands that serve the entire island of Ireland, Energia and Power NI, we supply hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses with positive energy solutions and innovative technologies leading Ireland's decarbonisation efforts. We’re looking for people with positive energy who want to transform their ambition into impact in our environment and communities. About the role Energia, part of Energia Group, has an exciting opportunity for an Energy Policy Analyst based in Dublin or Belfast. If you are passionate about 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 policymakers, regulators, government bodies, system operators, and trade associations, across its Renewables, Flexible Generation, and Customer Solutions businesses. This 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. What we offer
- 25 days holiday per year plus 10 statutory
- Annual cost of living salary review
- Performance-based bonus of up to 10% of your salary
- Pension scheme - A generous matching pension scheme
- Career progression - Great opportunities and year-round learning
- Fully paid private medical insurance
- Opportunity to buy extra holidays
- Employee assistance programme (Counselling Service)
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity pay
- Wellbeing / L&D calendars
- Membership of sports and social clubs
- Subsidised gym membership
- Car parking
- Cycle to work scheme options
- You will be part of a high-performing professional team that is always looking to find opportunities to support the Group’s strategy of profitably growing, diversifying, and trading its renewable and flexible generation portfolio whilst providing exemplary customer service.
- Horizon scan and 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 and maintain updates on shared channels such as MS Teams and SharePoint.
- Review and respond to consultations, proposed market modifications, policy reforms, and legislative changes; identify any possible impacts and draft clear, concise, and robust responses and/or presentations.
- Work with relevant internal stakeholders to understand implications of potential planned regulatory and policy changes, supporting implementation as required.
- 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.
- Support compliance with relevant licences, Supplier Handbook, and Codes of Practice.
- 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.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on regulatory and policy matters.
- 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 2.1 degree or masters in STEM, Economics, Business, or Law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including high attention to detail and an ability to convey arguments that persuade and influence others.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks and cope with a changeable workload.
- Ability to grasp complex and new topics in a relatively short space of time and use own initiative to consider how best to accomplish a task or goal.
- An understanding of politics and/or 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.
- Excellent IT Skills with sound knowledge of MS packages, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- TRUSTWORTHY: We’re trusted to bring our best selves to work, treat our customers with care, and empower people and communities.
- DYNAMIC: We’re adaptable and agile, always developing new ideas to improve our customers' lives, achieve our business goals, and lead on climate action.
- RESOURCEFUL: We’re creative and capable, countering everyday problems and committing our resources to developing the solutions that deliver the best service for all.
- COMMUNITY FOCUSED: We partner with charitable organisations, donating money, time, and expertise to benefit good causes.
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