Head of Future Energy Regulation

Job Description:

Cadent Gas Ltd

Shape the Future of Energy Regulation with Cadent

 

As the UK’s largest gas distribution network, Cadent is central to the UK’s transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system. This role is your opportunity to be at the forefront of that change - shaping the frameworks, policies and regulatory relationships that will define the future of gas, biomethane, hydrogen and energy transition.

 

We’re seeking a Head of Future Energy Regulation who is not only analytically sharp but naturally engaging, influential, and comfortable being the visible face of Cadent across the regulatory landscape. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high‑impact conversations, builds strong relationships with ease, and enjoys partnering with senior leaders, external stakeholders and customer groups.

 

This is a position for a strategic communicator  - someone who can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, through written work and verbally, articulating Cadent’s position confidently, and bringing people with them.

Please note: This is a hybrid working role between our head office in Ansty Business Park, Coventry (CV7 9JU) and home working. To be effective in this role, regular presence at the Ansty site (2–3 days per week) is required.

 

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Regulatory Strategy: Shape Cadent’s long‑term approach to future regulation, including regulatory frameworks for price controls, incentives, hydrogen regulation, biomethane, future charging models and whole‑system market design.
• Policy Influence: Lead the development and drafting of consultation responses, strategic submissions and regulatory positions that set out Cadent’s thinking with clarity and credibility.
• Horizon Scanning: Monitor emerging trends across energy systems, utilities, competition policy, consumer protection, sustainability regulation and future markets by turning insight into action.
• Customer Challenge Group: Lead and engage with Cadent’s CCG to ensure customer perspectives and lived experiences shape our regulatory strategy and decision‑making.
• Thought Leadership: Create compelling written content, presentations, briefings and external commentary based on a deep understanding of regulatory principles that strengthen Cadent’s profile as a forward‑thinking voice on future energy regulation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Cadent in discussions with Ofgem, Government, industry bodies and customer groups. Build trusted relationships and ensure constructive, informed dialogue that supports better outcomes for customers and communities.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in energy/economic regulation, utilities, infrastructure or similar regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of market regimes, price controls and incentive frameworks, ideally with experience working with regulators.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confident engaging senior stakeholders, Boards and regulators.
• Comfortable being outward‑facing, presenting and contributing to external discussions.  
• Ability to develop and draft high‑quality regulatory submissions, business plans and thought‑leadership content.
• Creative and analytical thinker who can challenge assumptions and shape new opportunities.
• Degree in economics, social sciences, policy or equivalent experience (desirable).

 

If you’re passionate about shaping policy, enjoy engaging with people, and want to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the UK’s energy system, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply today and help build a smarter, fairer and more sustainable future.

 

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date has concluded. 

 

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy! 

 

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

 

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

 

What’s In It for You

 

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
• A company car allowance
• 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
• An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 20% of your salary
• A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
• A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely confidentially
• Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
• Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!

 

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

 

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

 

 

What’s next?

 

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home | Cadent ((url removed))

 

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.