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Compliance Manager

companyWindward Energy Group
locationCardiff, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 3 weeks ago
Business Compliance
About Green Gen Cymru

At Green Gen Cymru, we're acting now to build and operate a green energy network for Wales, that will make sure 100% renewable energy can flow to our homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities.

We're playing a pivotal role in providing a reliable and robust distribution network that will tackle the energy crisis, climate crisis, as well as the cost-of-living crisis. It will also empower rural communities through investment, jobs, and skills, enabling communities to live modern electric lives.

We want to make sure Wales has the energy it needs in a Net Zero world.

There's endless potential for renewable energy in Wales - particularly from the wind that blows across our hills and mountains. But the green energy is stuck in the windy areas of Wales, and we need to get it to the homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities that need it. To respond to this challenge and meet Welsh Government's target for 100% renewable electricity in Wales by 2035, we're developing a stronger, more resilient renewable electricity network that is greatly needed in Wales - distributing clean, green energy.

We want to build a positive, clean future for us all.

What you can expect as a Green Gen Cymru Colleague

  • Full flexibility with the option to work from home or in the office as needed.
  • Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
  • Fridays are allocated as 'no meeting' days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
  • Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%.
  • Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
  • Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech scheme - discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones ipads for personal use
  • Life assurance cover and income protection.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
  • Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.
The Role

REPORTS TO: Compliance and External Affairs Director

LOCATION: Cardiff, Wales (with flexible working options)

As the Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Green GEN Cymru's compliance strategy. We are a new Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) which gained its Licence from Ofgem in July of this year. As a key member of the Compliance and External Affairs Team, you will be responsible for developing and co-ordinating our regulatory and code compliance strategy and resulting outcomes. The role will involve internal and external compliance returns and audits. Your work will directly support our compliance requirements as a regulated IDNO.

Main Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Director of Compliance and External Affairs, support the Managing Director and the Executive team in providing Compliance assurance to the GGC Board
  • The development and delivery of the GGC Regulatory and Code Compliance programme
  • Drive and ensure compliance to the GGC IDNO licence
  • Engage with internal (GGC and possibly other Group companies ) and external auditors on compliance audits and investigations
  • Be responsible for the annual (and any other required) compliance reporting to Ofgem and other applicable bodies
  • Provide Compliance training and awareness throughout GGC
  • Monitor and track regulatory compliance through various channels within the organisation
  • Monitor and track Licence and Code modifications on behalf of GGC. Where appropriate lead and deliver GGC Licence and Code modifications
What we look for in return

Knowledge & Skills
  • Ability to develop and implement effective compliance strategies that align with organisational goals.
  • Ability to create Innovative approaches to problem-solving.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey compliance requirements simply and effectively.
  • Strong ability and character to implement approaches that prevent, detect and correct compliance issues.
  • Team player with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strategic thinker that can deploy and co-ordinate strategic solutions
  • Skills and experience to represent GGCat Senior Level internally and also with industry
Experience & Qualifications
  • Experience at a senior level leading Regulatory Compliance .
  • Proven experience in developing and executing Compliance strategies.
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate
  • Understanding of the renewable energy sector and the associated regulatory and political landscape in Wales.
  • Working with senior leadership teams
What does our culture mean to us and you?

At Green Gen Cymru, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Green Gen Cymru, to THRIVE.

Our culture and the way we do things is centered around 'belonging'. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Green Gen Cymru and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.

We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales' shift towards sustainable energy solutions.