Affinity Water are looking for an experienced Regulation Manger, this is an exciting high profile role within Affinity Water where you will have the autonomy to influence and be part of a high performing team

Reporting to the Head of Economic Regulation, you will become Affinity Water’s centre of excellence for regulatory matters relating to the implementation of our SRO (Strategic Resource Option) major projects. 

You will need to provide high quality advice, analysis, briefing and recommendations as the framework for economic regulation of SROs develops. 

You will need the think strategically, identifying, considering and managing corporate risk to protect regulatory and commercial interests of Affinity Water and its customers. 

You will proactively and collaboratively engage with colleagues and teams across the company, to ensure that Affinity Water responds effectively to regulatory requirements and shapes and influences the developing regulatory regime. 

You will be responsible for regulatory input to major projects regulatory submissions, consultations and business planning for the next price review.

What you need 

• Degree level qualification in analytical discipline
• Experience in economic regulation within the water sector, other regulated utility, regulatory body or consultancy. 
• Experience with water sector strategic resources options or major infrastructure projects an advantage. 
• Highly competent in analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking. 
• Experience in risk and mitigation management. 
• Able to work accurately, prioritise work and manage time effectively. 
• Excellent communication and people skills. 
• Ability to operate effectively with a high level of autonomy. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26-30 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident: if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

What is a disability?

A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone’s day-to-day activities.

What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Let the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert know – they’ll be able to help you.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

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