B2B Compliance & Regulation Advisor

If you are a highly organised person, with an eye for detail and experience of UK B2B energy regulation, this could be the role for you. You will play a key part in supporting Shell’s B2B power and gas retailer in the UK (Shell Energy UK), part of Shell integrated power business, by co-ordinating important regulatory compliance activities and providing first line regulatory advice and guidance to all levels of the business.

Where you fit in

Energy retailers in the UK are subject to significant regulatory obligations, your role will be to support stakeholders across Shell Energy UK to navigate the current, and evolving, regulatory compliance environment.

You will also play a key role in helping Shell maintain a strong reputation with regulatory stakeholders. This will be achieved by co-ordinating and delivering regulatory compliance obligations such as Requests for Information (RFIs) from the UK Regulator (Ofgem) and undertaking compliance assurance reviews.

You will be part of the Power North-West team and become a key part of our SE (Shell Energy) and RES (Renewables & Energy Solutions) Regulatory Team, a team of regulatory experts who are passionate about:

• delivering value for Shell by identifying key regulatory risks and mitigating strategies to protect Shell’s existing and aspired commercial positions
• developing opportunities to change existing regulations to enable business growth and
• actively pursuing and delivering regulatory change by playing a thought leadership role in external regulatory processes to enable a sustainable and investable energy transition.

What’s the role?

As a UK B2B Regulation & Compliance Advisor, you are going to:

• Provide first line support to Shell Energy UK on day-to-day regulatory queries.
• Monitor, review and co-ordinate relevant responses to the fast-paced industry small change (“industry mod”) for the integrated power business and work with Subject Matter Experts to undertake advocacy as necessary.
• Assist with reviewing and responding to wider regulatory change consultations and support with the implementation of necessary business change activity.
• Co-ordinate meetings with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure successful two-way communication between teams and effective delivery.
• Work with internal subject matter experts to co-ordinate high quality responses to regulatory Requests for Information (RfI) or external audits, and ensure all deadlines are achieved.
• Undertake regulatory compliance assurance to pro-actively identify opportunities for Shell Energy UK to improve its regulatory compliance performance.

What we need from you

We are keen to hear from candidates with the following:

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail
• Foundational understanding of energy and ideally B2B retail energy regulation.
• Degree level education in a relevant subject (e.g., law, economics, politics, etc.) We are also keen to hear from people with equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to work with internal stakeholders, including experience of co-ordinating internal discussions with peer group.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and succinct way.
• Understand the importance of providing high quality compliance information

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.

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• 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.