We are recruiting for a Regulatory Economist or Regulatory Analyst to expand the capacity of the regulation team, reflecting the impact and influence we have had with industry and wider stakeholders.

We welcome applications from recent graduates and/or candidates with up to three years of experience interested in learning how to influence public policy in a very high-profile area using robust evidence and analysis.

Water UK's Regulation team is a small but very high-performing team which leads the water industry’s work on economic regulation, securing investment and consumer policy.

Our work lies at the heart of work to implement wide-ranging reforms to the water sector, including by redesigning its economic regulation and introducing new customer policies like a new approach to customer charges and social tariffs for those struggling to pay. We are also responsible for managing certain industry data, including updating the Discover Water website.

The successful candidate will join Water UK at an exciting time. They will play an important role in delivering for customers and shaping future regulatory design.

Typical work could include, for example:

• Working with colleagues and companies to support major policy and analysis concerning reforms to the sector - such as the right role for competition, how to support economic growth, and how regulation should work.
• Leading discrete pieces of work across economic regulation and consumer issues. This would involve managing the overall process and drawing in expert input as necessary.
• Support colleagues in delivering high-calibre research, briefings, thought leadership, events and position papers. This could include compiling, analysing and communicating industry data (e.g. on performance or expenditure) to inform a recommendation. It could also involve analysing company documents to identify the most relevant issues, researching cross-sector experience and engaging with stakeholders.
• Helping prepare senior leaders for stakeholder, parliamentary and media appearances.
• Provide high-quality secretariat support to a range of senior groups, including meetings of industry’s Directors of Regulation and Strategy.

For more information about the role and Water UK download the job description: https://www.water.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us