Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3 billion, 14,781km national gas network, supplying reliable energy to more than 720,000 homes and businesses. The network delivers more than 30% of the country’s total energy and 40% of its electricity generation.
We are dedicated to achieving net zero and advancing the energy transition through integrated planning and collaboration with the energy industry. To realise our vision and to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy future, we are committed to transforming our network to achieve net zero carbon emissions onboarding biomethane and green hydrogen.
We have a proud legacy, and our values guide how we work every day - drawing on our experience, doing what’s right for each other and our communities, and staying energised for the change ahead.
When you join Gas Networks Ireland, you become part of an organisation that invests in its people. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing in a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
If your application is successful, your starting salary will be determined within the pay range based on your skills and experience. The market reference point (midpoint) of the range typically represents the higher end of the initial offer and reflects a level at which an individual is considered fully proficient in the role. This structure also allows scope for ongoing salary progression as the employee continues to gain experience and develop in the position.
To apply, email your application, including your CV, to recruit@gasnetworks.ie, quoting the job title and reference number in the subject line.
The Role
The Regulatory function within Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for the delivery of Market Operations, Market Development, implementation of EU Energy Market Regulations and Directives and both EU and Irish policy initiatives, as well as the strategy to deal with ongoing Regulatory compliance.
Reporting to the Wholesale Market Manager, this position will involve the delivery of key business reports and market analyses to support internal and market facing business processes in accordance with the relevant regulatory obligations, contractual framework and appropriate gas industry standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of key reports to support internal business and market facing processes and assist with the provision of data to maintain regulatory compliance, ensuring completeness, relevance and accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and procedures to effectively serve the business, interacting with other functions to deliver.
- Engage with industry stakeholders as required to help ensure the smooth operation of the wholesale gas market.
- Support business continuity planning across key regulatory processes.
- Assist in ensuring compliance EU regulatory requirements, in particular those which refer to the provision of data to market participants.
- Participate in the development of gas market arrangements via the Code Modification Form arising from modifications to the contractual and legislative framework.
- Participate in key EU and national industry technical working groups as required.
- Support the delivery of regulatory projects and programs with respect to the delivery and scale up of renewable gas projects.
- Build up a deep understanding of business and wholesale market processes, and keep up to date with all relevant regulatory obligations and gas industry standards.
- Other duties as maybe assigned from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification such as an Engineering, Data Science or Business Degree or equivalent.
- A minimum of three years relevant post qualification experience required.
- Experience with identifying business process improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions.
- Excellent IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word – in particular familiarity with data and analytics tools e.g. Microsoft Power BI would be a distinct advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey messages in a clear and succinct manner.
- Proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others.
- Ability to set up and document ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed.
- Driver of high standards for individual and team accomplishment and delivering desired results.
- Proactively identify new areas of learning and use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey messages in a clear and succinct manner.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Through our ibelong framework, we work to ensure that everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute.
We welcome applications from all suitably experienced candidates, regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the Traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or disability.
We also value diverse career journeys and warmly welcome candidates returning to the workforce or bringing non-linear experience, including transferable skills gained through life and professional pathways.
If you require any reasonable accommodations at any stage, please contact us at recruit@gasnetworks.ie and we will support you to ensure a positive and equitable candidate experience.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life, and to support you in bringing your best to the organisation.
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Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.