Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Glasgow, Perth or Reading.
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As a Regulation Manager at SSEN Distribution, you’ll be at the heart of our most critical work guiding the business through the delivery of our ED2 commitments while helping to craft a bold, future‑focused strategy for the next price control, ED3. This is a pivotal moment for the industry, and your expertise will help ensure we make the right decisions for our customers, communities and the transition to net zero.
You will
- Support the business in shaping a strategy that delivers strong customer and business performance for the current price control period, while contributing to delivering strong outcomes in the next price control period.
- Oversee progress against regulatory commitments and outputs, monitor spend against allowances and work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to maximise commercial value from the regulatory settlement.
- Shape SSEN Distribution’s position on new policy areas, undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis to support that position, and communicate it in industry working groups and formal responses to Ofgem and Government.
- Represent SSEN Distribution at GB‑wide industry forums and working groups and engage with wider stakeholders as required.
- Offer expert guidance on key regulatory issues and trends affecting the business.
- Oversee internal processes and governance to maintain licence compliance, interpret new licence requirements, and work with operational teams to implement the necessary internal policies.
You have
- Experience working within electricity distribution, transmission networks, or other utility sectors, with a strong understanding of statutory, regulatory and licence requirements.
- Experience of price control regulation, either within a regulated utility or a regulatory body.
- A proven ability to lead and manage multi‑disciplinary projects to successful outcomes, and to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior stakeholders.
- Experience conducting economic analysis on regulatory risk/reward or cost–benefit assessments for long‑term infrastructure investments (advantageous)
- The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders outside the organisation (such as Ofgem), alongside strong policy and regulatory skills to develop robust, evidence‑based policies.
- Excellent critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to turn detailed analysis into clear insights and effectively test and challenge the analysis produced by others.
- The capability to manage expectations across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, combined with a flexible and resilient approach to working under pressure, tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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