Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Gas

Bring us your experience and desire to learn about gas markets and the regulatory framework for certificates for biomethane and we will give you the opportunity to join Shell Energy Europe and Africa (SEA), a fast-paced organisation focused on achieving Shell’s strategy to thrive in the Energy Transition.  This is a perfect opportunity for those that thrive in a fast-paced environment and wish to develop within an inclusive multinational company.

Where you fit in

Joining the Regulatory Affairs Team for SEA and Renewable Energy Solutions, you will join a team that scans the political, legislative, and regulatory landscape for trends and issues that can give rise to substantive value creation or destruction. Working closely with fellow commercial colleagues the team build a case to either pursue the opportunities or mitigate the threats.

Your role will focus on the market for gas and for voluntary and regulated certificates for biomethane in Europe with emphasis on opportunities in North European markets, particularly the Netherlands.

What’s the role?

As a Regulatory Affairs Advisor based in London, you will be working with our gas and biomethane traders and originators and be accountable for the researching and synthesising regulations to draw out key learnings to support country specific business strategies and commercial opportunities with respect to gas and biomethane in Netherlands.  Further, you will be responsible for influencing the further development of the regulatory framework for gas and biomethane in Netherlands to enable the gas energy transition in Netherlands and to protect protect/advance SEA’s interests.

Other accountabilities of the role include:

• Focal point subject matter expertise for traders and originators on NL gas and biomethane regulation to anticipate, develop insight and influence regulatory developments
• Establish & maintaining relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Trading & Supply Products team, Products Compliance team, Renewable Energy Solutions, Government Relations and Legal.
• Establishing strong working relationship with national authorities and agencies responsible for the regulatory framework of gas and for biomethane certificates.

This role will require occasional/regular travel to Netherlands and other locations as required.

What we need from you

We want to talk to individuals who have some knowledge of the regulatory framework for gas or biomethane and/or certificates for renewable sources (i.e. Guarantees of Origin, transport sustainability certificates) in NL. Dutch and English language skills are required for the role.

This position requires high commercial acumen and creativity allowing you to respond adequately (and in many cases under time pressure and in public fora) to challenges in negotiations with highly experienced and commercially astute regulatory professionals.

We’re keen to see as many of the following attributes on your CV:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written and spoken English essential with proficiency in the German language is a strong advantage.
• University educated, ideally with a post-graduate qualification having a strong analytical component with evidence of strong academic performance
• Project management/coordination skills
• Influencing skills; ability to inform & influence multiple stakeholders (internal & external)
• Experience reviewing/interpreting regulations, ability to synthesize relevant information from review of lengthy/complex regulations and draw commercial implications.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate opinions and advise on commercial impact to existing and/or regulatory feasibility of new commercial activities given evolving legislative landscape.
• Self-starter, able to initiate new opportunities from a broadly defined set of objectives, meet/exceed performance targets and motivate others to do likewise

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they do not feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

Flexible working

We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).

About Shell UK

Shell is an international energy company that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. It is one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries.

Shell has a global target to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050. This means that Shell aims to be net zero on all emissions generated by its operations and the energy needed to power them. The company is working with customers, business, and governments to address emissions across different sectors.

In March 2022, Shell UK announced an ambition to invest between £20 to £25 billion in the UK energy system over the next decade, more than 75% of which is intended for low and zero-carbon products and services including offshore wind, hydrogen, and electric mobility. These investments, which are subject to board approval, aim to propel the UK closer to net zero whilst intending to stimulate economic growth and jobs.

Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are one of the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.