Electricity Supply Board
Northern Ireland Regulatory Affair Manager
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Northern Ireland Regulatory Affair Manager
Northern Ireland Regulation Manager
At Electric Ireland – the leading energy supplier in Ireland with 1.4m customers and an annual turnover of over €2bn – we’re seeking a Northern Ireland Regulation Manager to shape our future in a dynamic regulatory landscape. This role focuses on managing the regulatory environment for Electric Ireland in Northern Ireland while supporting the broader regulatory team across the island.
You’ll lead strategic policy responses to regulatory consultations, liase with authorities like the Utility Regulator (UR) and Department for the Economy (DfE), and drive business-aligned initiatives across residential, business, and operational teams. Building strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally will be key to ensuring compliance and seizing opportunities in a decarbonised future.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft detailed response documents and policy proposals for the Utility Regulator and Northern Irish government departments.
- Forge and maintain strategic relationships with the Utility Regulator (UR), Department for the Economy (DfE), and the Consumer Council NI.
- Analyze regulatory consultations, assess business impacts, and provide expert guidance to the wider Electric Ireland regulatory team.
- Work collaboratively with Residential, Business, Operations, and Trading teams to implement regulatory changes efficiently.
- Represent ESB Customer Solutions and Electric Ireland NI at key industry forums.
- Ensure full regulatory and licence compliance for ESB’s customer solutions business.
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Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in energy or utilities (Ireland-based, ideally with Northern Irish influence). Ukraine sector knowledge is advantageous.
- Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks, Irish/EU energy markets, and government/regulator engagement.
- Proven ability to craft precise documents for regulatory authorities, policy bodies, and political departments.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Relationship-building mastermind with proven ability to influence at multiple levels (from management to industry forums).
Desirable
- Specific experience in Northern Ireland’s energy retail sector.
Work Environment
Your work will normally alternate between:
- Electric Ireland Belfast office – 1 Cromac Quay, The Gasworks, Belfast CF4 2PQ.
- Electric Ireland Dublin office – Swift Square, Northwood, Santry.
We offer smart working, allowing flexible hours with at least 2 in-person days per week as operations demand. All arrangements align with ESB’s hybrid work principles, balancing collaboration with connectivity.
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Reporting Structure
Reports to: Electric Ireland Regulation Manager.
Why Join Us?
Back our mission to lead Ireland’s net zero revolution while building a future-focused, inclusive culture:
- Career growth through mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities.
- Support corporate social responsibility efforts.
- Join active team networks, clubs, and wellness programmes.
- Benefit from pension flexibility, parental leave, and ESB’s staff credit union.
- Shape decisions in a positive, values-driven work environment rooted in Courage, Care, Drive, and Trust.
Salary
£57,600 – £72,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
Application Process
Applications will be held on reserve for 6 months for future hiring. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Behavioural Interview exploring these critical ESB core behaviours:
- Accountable and Ethical
- Collaborative
- Growing and Adaptive
- Proactive
- Respectful and Supportive
Learn more about our approach to people from the Our People Promise.
Closing date: 16th July 2026
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