Energy Policy Analyst

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, have 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 policy makers, regulators, government bodies, system operators and trade associations, across its Renewables, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions businesses.

This exciting new 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

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities

Day-to-day, here's what your new role would look like:

• 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 through technological advances and assisting our customers' aspiration to decarbonise.

• 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 change - 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 such as the Electricity Internal Governance Group, Gas Market Arrangements Retail Group, Electricity Association of Ireland Retail Committee.

• Develop and maintain a high standard of understanding of the Energia business, its strategic goals and its operating environment and apply this to all aspects of the role.

• Develop and maintain an awareness of best practice in the energy industry and related industries in Ireland, the UK and internationally and apply this to all aspects of the role.

• 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.

Our key criteria

These are the qualifications, experience, skills, or knowledge you must have:

• 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, cope with a changeable workload, and work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team.

• Ability to get to grips with 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.

Our desirable criteria

These help decide between talent who meet all the essential criteria:

• 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.

If you are enthusiastic about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent we're looking for.

Social opportunities

We have a number of social opportunities for employees to build peer to peer networks and provide feedback to the business including our Employee Connect Groups, Green Team and Women's Network - Women in Energy and of course not forgetting our Social Clubs.

Learning and development

At Energia Group we thrive best as a business when our employees are continually learning and developing core skills. In addition, we offer bespoke one to one mentoring for business skills via our in-house Mentoring Programme.

Our Values

TRUSTWORTHY

We're trusted to bring our best selves to work, treat our customers with care an 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.

Apply now

A reserve list will be held for six months in which you will be placed if you are suitable for the role. Energia Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 07/01/2025