Non Executive Chair and Member – NI Authority Utility Regulation

Overview

Non Executive Chair and Member – NI Authority for Utility Regulation. Closes 17th May.

The Department of Finance is seeking to appoint new members to the Board of the Utility Regulator, the non-ministerial government department responsible for the economic regulation of the electricity & gas industries and water & sewerage services in Northern Ireland.

The Utility Regulator is currently the economic regulator for the electricity and natural gas industries; as the energy sector decarbonises its responsibilities will extend to other fuels and infrastructure such as heat networks. The value of the energy and water assets and businesses under regulatory scrutiny stretches to more than £3 billion, which may, over years, double. These roles are hugely important to the delivery of a healthier and more prosperous society.

The appointments come at an exciting time for the Utility Regulator which is central to protecting energy consumers in the transition from fossil fuels to achieving net zero emission targets and ensuring that business and domestic consumers alike pay a fair price for their energy.

The Chair and Board members contribute to the governance and oversight of the Utility Regulator, the body responsible for economic regulation of the electricity & gas industries and water & sewerage services in Northern Ireland, with a focus on protecting energy consumers during the transition to net zero and ensuring fair energy pricing for businesses and households.

How to Apply

For more detailed information on the role and person specification, please click on the ‘Candidate Information Booklet’ link below. To apply, click on the ‘Apply for this job online’ link below to register and submit an online application.

Alternatively you can request an application pack by contacting:

• All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC
  298505
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The application pack can also be requested in alternative formats by contacting HR Connect. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of those with a disability.

Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 17th May 2024
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Applicants invited for interview are eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travelling expenses incurred within Europe. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Belfast on the 24th and 25th June 2024.

Equality of Opportunity:
The Department is committed to the principle of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. The Department is also committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of religious belief, gender, race, political opinion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not they have dependents.

As women and those with disabilities are underrepresented on the board, applications from these sections of the community would be particularly welcome.