Head of Economic Regulation
We are seeking a Head of Economic Regulation to play a key part of shaping our regulatory strategy and positioning the organisation for long‑term success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the organisation’s economic regulation strategy, monitoring, interpreting and influencing trends across the water sector, while developing long‑term approaches aligned to market reform and increasing competition.
* Lead critical elements of periodic price reviews, including the development of regulatory business plans and the design of associated incentives.
* Take ownership of charges policy and tariff strategy, including the delivery of pricing reforms, and build strong relationships with economic regulators.
* Coordinate responses to consultations, investigations and inquiries.
* Oversee regulatory reporting framework and supervision arrangements, ensuring compliance with licence obligations and merger undertakings.
* Work with Finance and Business Unit leaders to balance customer affordability with financial sustainability, bringing expertise in utility risk, return and economic valuation.
* Collaborate across Legal, Compliance, IT and Customer teams to ensure cohesive regulatory delivery.
* Support capability building by delivering training and developing internal expertise in economic regulation.
What We're Looking For
* Significant experience (7–10+ years) in economic regulation, ideally within the water or utilities sector.
* Proven leadership experience (minimum 3 years managing teams or strategic programmes).
* Strong track record delivering regulatory programmes, including price reviews.
Skills & Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions‑led mindset.
* Ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable insight.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
Qualifications
* Required
o Professional qualification in Economics and/or Finance (or equivalent experience).
o Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
* Desirable
o Leadership or management qualifications.
o Experience in data analysis, investigations, or project management.
What Will Motivate You
* Shaping the future of economic regulation within a critical national infrastructure sector.
* Driving innovation and change during a time of industry reform.
* Building and developing high‑performing teams.
* Working at pace on complex, high‑impact challenges.
* Influencing strategy at the highest levels of the organisation.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Bonus Plan
* Private Healthcare
* Company car or cash for car allowance
* Competitive contributory pension
* Share‑save scheme
* Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
* Group discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Financial support services
* Development and training opportunities
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