Regulatory Manager

Location: Hybrid 2 office days in Chandlers Ford
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits
Line manager: Head of Regulation
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Do you thrive on shaping and influencing regulatory policy in a fast-moving industry?

Can you turn complex legal frameworks into business-savvy strategies and solutions?

Are you ready to lead, mentor and drive compliance with purpose and precision?

If that sounds like you, then Utilita has an exciting opportunity to offer

About Us

At Utilita, we pride ourselves on being more than just an energy supplier, we're pioneers in smart technology, passionate about helping customers manage their energy usage while supporting fairer, greener practices. As a challenger brand, we've redefined the energy experience for over 800,000 homes and small businesses across the UK. Our people are the driving force behind our success: ambitious, innovative, and committed to doing the right thing.

Join a company where integrity meets opportunity and help us influence the future of energy regulation.

The Role

We're on the lookout for an experienced and driven Regulatory Manager to join our dynamic Policy and Regulatory Affairs team. You'll play a vital part in ensuring Utilita remains compliant with industry regulations, shaping strategic policy development, and influencing external stakeholders to help deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

You'll support our Senior Regulatory Manager and Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice across regulatory and compliance matters
• Monitor, test and report on compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Lead on identifying and resolving areas of non-compliance
• Analyse and communicate business impacts of evolving policy proposals
• Develop Utilita's policy positions and manage consultation responses
• Build strong relationships with external regulatory bodies and advocate Utilita's perspectives
• Manage data submissions and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Oversee external reporting and maintain regulatory documentation
• Train and support junior team members, allocating work and providing ongoing guidance

Who we are looking for

You're a confident communicator and strategic thinker with an analytical mindset and a solid background in energy regulation. You're not only capable of navigating complex compliance requirements but can also translate them into business-friendly solutions, helping us deliver fairness, transparency, and trust in everything we do.

What You'll Bring:

• Advanced understanding of electricity and gas market regulation
• Strong ability to turn legal frameworks into actionable business policies
• A proactive approach to identifying risk and ensuring mitigation
• Extensive experience in policy evaluation and regulatory decision-making
• Proven track record of developing and implementing compliance strategies
• A relevant degree with 3–4 years' regulatory experience (or 6–7 years' practical experience in the sector)
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Windows-based applications
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

The Important Things

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. Our structured bonus scheme rewards both individual performance and business success, aligned with our core values: smart, fairness, and sustainability.

Career development is a priority, with training and clear progression paths, earning us a spot in the UK's top 40 'Best Workplace for Development' 2024. Enjoy exciting perks like competitions for show and sports tickets, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to wellbeing resources via the Unmind App. Additional benefits include healthcare, a GP helpline, discounted Sky packages, paid volunteering days, pension contributions, and death-in-service cover.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we're fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.