Regulatory Policy Lead

We are transforming our business, fixing the problems of today, and building greater resilience for tomorrow. How we are regulated will also change, enabling us to deliver more for customers, communities and the environment. This role will catalyse changes to how Thames Water, and the sector, is regulated in the years to come.

You will own and deliver discrete regulatory submissions and responses, and contribute to and support delivery of major business wide consultations and regulatory responses. You will also maintain, and communicate existing regulatory policy positions, co-ordinating a systematic review. You will track our progress in delivering change against our priorities, and support the business in responding effectively to emerging regulatory risks.

What you will be doing as Regulatory Policy Lead
Horizon scan – Make sense of external policy horizon scanning to understand legal, regulatory and related opportunities ensuring that the implications of these are communicated effectively and are acted on appropriately – including through risk management

Policy consultations - Lead discrete policy consultations, in collaboration with 3rd party subject matter experts (internally and externally); provide support on major responses

Regulatory policy - Establish new regulatory policy in response to new requirements (ensuring join up with the compliance /oversight functions within Strategy and External Affairs)

Policy Portfolio Management - Maintain and develop a forward ‘grid’ of policy consultation requirements, interventions, and tracking of these through , developing appropriate KPIs for delivery and external impact

What you should bring to the role?

• Previous experience in utility / infrastructure regulation, obtained in the water industry (company, regulator or advisor) or comparable infrastructure
• Experience in regulatory policy and strategy development, including advocacy of change in writing and orally as part of a range of interventions
• Strong attention to detail, and skilled in managing a portfolio of initiatives using cross functional subject matter experts as appropriate to underpin delivery
• A track record of building and maintaining effective relationships at different levels in the organisation whilst maintaining independence and tenacity of approach
• Able to convey complex subject matter simply
• Ability to build /extend existing knowledge of sector regulation and detect new regulatory issues and to translate that into risks and controls is desirable
• Credibility and personal impact with external and internal senior stakeholders would be beneficial

What's in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.

• Competitive salary £60,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays) 
• Car Allowance - £5,800
• Annual Bonus 
• Private Medical Health Care
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers daily relying on us to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.