Team Lead Regulatory Affairs Renewables - UK

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

This role leads all regulatory affairs activities in the United Kingdom for RWE’s renewable portfolio. The focus is on shaping and responding to UK policy and regulatory developments that impact offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV projects and BESS. This role acts as the main internal advisor on UK regulatory topics and coordinates RWE’s positions on electricity market design, auctions (e.g., CfD), planning reform, grid access, and environmental regulation.

About the role

• Monitor developments in UK regulatory frameworks and energy/climate policy
• Develop and align RWE’s regulatory positions internally and ensure effective communication to external stakeholders
• Act as the interface to UK government departments, regulators (Ofgem), and organisations like RUK
• Lead RWE’s contribution to industry associations, consultations, and bilateral policy engagement
• Provide briefings and risk assessments to senior management and project teams
• Collaborate with European and APAC Regulatory Affairs colleagues on cross-market themes
• Develop the team and competences in alignment with our career development paths

Job requirements and experience

• 7+ years of relevant work experience is required, e.g. at external advisors, developers, utilities, associations and/or local and national government departments and agencies
• Academic qualification Degree in Economics / Politics / Law / Business or comparable
• Stakeholder management experience with exposure to issues relevant to renewable energy development as well as general knowledge of energy regulation
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to persuade through consensus building
• Effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills which enable effective internal and external collaboration, with a keen ethical and moral consciousness along with relevant compliance management experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, highly skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously with different deadlines
• Proficient oral and written skills in English

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91543, application period: 21/01/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, sabrina.gale@rwe.com, Contact Business: Fredrik Andrén Sandberg

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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