Senior Compliance Officer

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring Northern Powergrid remains compliant with current licence conditions and regulations during the delivery of connections operations. You’ll support the preparation of accurate and timely regulatory returns, track our compliance against licence conditions, and help resolve issues by implementing process improvements based on customer feedback.

• Track regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
• Support the preparation of regulatory submissions and responses to audits or information requests
• Support GDPR breach investigations and reporting
• Assist the DSO Assurance Manager and Reporting & Insights Manager
• Mentor the compliance analysts within the team
• Investigate customer issues and support process improvements
• Track, measure, and report performance against licence conditions and guaranteed standards
• Manage compliance of all Connections Systems, including the website
• Prepare material for price control reviews and business plan submissions
• Deliver training on connection legislation and regulations
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments across business functions
• Monitor and assess compliance with regulatory requirements, licence conditions, and internal policies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure awareness and understanding of compliance obligations

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked in a compliance role within a regulated industry or has experience of legal frameworks on how to ensure a business remains compliant.

• Experience supporting compliance reviews and operational improvements
• Familiarity with the UK regulatory framework for the industry
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Skilled in preparing management information and performance metrics
• Comfortable working across directorates and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to deliver training and support legislative interpretation
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in regulatory reporting
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent in a relevant field such as law, business, economics or risk management
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret and apply licence conditions and guaranteed standards
• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in compliance management tools
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant field such as law, business, economics or risk management

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth