Role
Operations Compliance Manager, Operations (OCT)
Reports to: Head of Operations Compliance & Transformation
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
* Leading engagement on the Grid Code and EU Network Codes for Northern Ireland within OCT, ensuring delivery of high‑quality implementation in line with expectations.
* Leading the development of robust processes, procedures and governance arrangements to ensure effective oversight of all Grid Code activities and adherence to licence conditions.
* Supporting Senior Management in leading a cross‑functional team with a broad range of skills in technical programme management and regulatory management.
* Managing high‑profile technical projects involving external consultants, where diplomacy and effective engagement with external stakeholders are essential to achieving positive outcomes.
* Leading the strategic development of Codes at Northern Ireland, all‑island and European levels, supporting technology enablement and implementation.
* Leading the rollout of governance arrangements for OCT, ensuring appropriate controls are in place relating to budgets, schedule, quality, risk, change management and activity monitoring.
* Supporting the development of regulatory submissions relating to modifications, derogations, reporting and business planning.
* Undertaking technical and commercial analysis of changes to the NI Grid Code and assessing wider dependencies on other codes.
* Engaging with stakeholders and customers as Distribution Code TSO Member and acting as a key liaison with the Utility Regulator.
* Applying skills, knowledge and experience to ensure effective delivery of processes and procedures.
* Working proactively to monitor relevant processes, ensuring compliance with procedures and applicable Codes and identifying complex issues.
* Supporting wider OCT team responsibilities as required.
* Managing customer and business queries through dedicated channels.
Essential
* Educated to degree level in engineering or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum of eight years’ experience working in an energy‑related business.
* Strong people management and leadership skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence effectively.
* Demonstrates a positive and adaptable approach when working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven leadership capability, with experience developing and communicating programme objectives, motivating teams and maintaining alignment with business strategy.
* Track record of leading major electricity sector programmes while balancing the perspectives of industry, statutory bodies and wider society.
* In‑depth understanding of EU, Ireland and Northern Ireland renewable targets and electricity market arrangements on the island of Ireland.
Desirable
* Experience of new technologies, policy development and review, regulatory and customer interface activity, interpreting study results and the use or development of tools and models.
* Experience in the development of technical reports or papers.
Benefits
* Play a vital role in shaping sustainable energy projects that benefit communities and the environment.
* Enjoy a competitive salary, performance‑related bonus, private medical cover, and pension matching.
* Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options (3 days office / 2 days home).
* Enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity leave and wellbeing days.
* Access salary sacrifice schemes (such as cycle to work, EV scheme), free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch.
* Access professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
* We offer an inclusive culture that values diversity, supports flexible working and empowers you to grow. We know flexible working means different things to different people. Contact us if you’d like to talk about how this role could work for you.
Equal Opportunity
SONI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can thrive. As a STEM organisation, we are continuing to strengthen gender diversity across our engineering and technology roles and welcome applications from women who want to build and apply their expertise to Northern Ireland’s energy system.
We have a duty to prevent illegal working and applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK. SONI is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
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