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**Northern Ireland Base** Permanent role **Reporting to the Regulatory Framework Manager, the Northern Ireland Energy Transition Manager will be the pivotal person responsible for monitoring and influencing policy developments in Northern Ireland to the benefit of the GNI(UK) businesses as the NI Energy Strategy evolves into delivery model.The position will involve close collaboration with key subject matter experts across the GNI business on topics such as policy, biomethane and hydrogen, gas safety, operations and research and development as they relate to Northern Ireland.The Northern Ireland Energy Transition Manager will also work closely with key external senior stakeholders such as the Department for the Economy (DfE) who are responsible for delivering the energy strategy for Northern Ireland, and with the Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland (UReg).The Energy Transition Manager will be required to engage with UReg at a senior level on funding requests for specific activities required to enable the decarbonisation of the gas networks in Northern Ireland (including GNI (UK)’s network, and the Northern Ireland Gas Network Operators Energy Transition Group with whom GNI (UK) will coordinate our delivering of gas transition related activities in coordination with the other gas network operators in Northern Ireland.Duties and Responsibilities:Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to develop project, resource and deliver relevant energy transition projects which GNI(UK) wish to progress in Northern IrelandDevelop and manage a complex stakeholder engagement plan for Northern Ireland energy transition activitiesEngage with the UReg on requesting and allocating funding to support GNI(UK)’s delivery of proposed energy transition projects, in line with the procedures outlined in the Gas Transmission 2022 price control determination (GT22) decision by URegProgramme manage internal resources delivery, availability and time ensuring that GNI(UK) operates within budget and allowance for the respective energy transition projects, as requiredRepresent and lead GNI(UK) inputs into the Northern Ireland Gas Network Operators Energy Transition Group, who alongside the other network operators in Northern Ireland (Mutual, Phoenix, Firmus and Scotia Gas Networks), are working to advocate for and enable the delivery of a decarbonised gas network in Northern IrelandRepresent and lead GNI(UK) at other relevant energy for a including NI Gas Network Strategy Working Group, NI Hydrogen Industry Working Group, Hydrogen Ireland’s ‘NI Taskforce’ and Invest NI’s ‘Industrial Decarbonisation NI’ Advisory Board. All of which require senior management to executive levels of engagement.Lead and deliver GNI(UK)’s inputs into key policy position papers, consultation responses and energy transition activities relevant to Northern IrelandDevelop and Manage relationships with key senior stakeholders including Directors and Executives within UReg and DfEWork closely with key subject matter experts within the GNI business to deliver the energy transition projects required to support the decarbonisation of the gas network in Northern IrelandProgramme manage the delivery of a regulatory framework and operational and technical business readiness for the connection of biomethane in Northern Ireland, working closely with key internal stakeholders and subject matter experts as well as key external stakeholders including GMO (the Gas Market Operator for Northern Ireland), UReg, Mutual Energy on transmission specific issues and other gas network operators within Northern IrelandThe role will involve regular travel to Belfast for face to face stakeholder engagement with senior regulators and officialsDeveloping and managing the company’s interactions with key Northern Ireland Stakeholders in order to optimise relationshipsDeveloping key relations and working closely with the European Affairs and Policy team, Customer and Business Development functions, Future Networks team and other functions in Gas Networks IrelandWork across and support the Gas Networks Ireland organisation with other functions as appropriate on policy issues and opportunities.Monitor, review and communicate developments regarding Northern Ireland energy policy activities and considering the impact of any decisions on the businessEngaging with the GNI Executive team to ensure they are kept abreast of NI energy policy developmentsAssess the implications of modifications to relevant GNI (UK) contracts and licences and support the development of new contracts as requiredOther duties may be assigned from time to time.Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Relevant qualification such as Engineering, Law or Business Degree or equivalent.A minimum of 7-10 years post qualification experience.Previous responsibility in a Regulatory, Policy, programme management or business development role would be advantageousKnowledge of the Northern Ireland regulatory gas arrangements and policy landscape and key stakeholdersExtensive experience in building and maintaining relationships at senior level within the business across Government and Regulatory Authorities with excellent influencing and negotiation skills.Strong project management, budget management and resourcing skills, with previous experience of this within Gas Networks Ireland advantageous.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Previous experience with initiating and maintaining strategic relationships both internally and externally, using strong influencing skills to achieve business goalsProven track record of excellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills, across a broad range of regulatory, policy and technical areas, coupled with the ability to generate innovative technical solutions as requiredThe ability to work on their own and make key decisions as and when requiredA good understanding of business operations and the commercial viability and impact of technical / professional decisions on the performance of the organisationDriver of high standards for individual, team and organisational accomplishment and delivering desired resultsProven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.The ability to ensure professional responses to key policy positions and interact with other associations by building strategic relations.United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Irish and European gas industry knowledge, strategic planning and previous exposure or experience working within Northern Ireland policy activities will be an advantage.Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 24th of July 2025.Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. 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