Regulatory Affairs Professional

Location: 3 days a week on site / 2 from home - Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or London

Why this job matters

Our Regulatory Affairs team is fundamental to delivering BT's strategy and achieving the best for its customers. Sitting within BT Group's Corporate Functions, the team partners across the whole of BT, providing individuals with the opportunity to work on projects across multiple aspects of the business. We perform a critical role in shaping the regulatory framework, supporting the business in its understanding and implementing its regulatory obligations, managing both risk and opportunity for the business. This helps enable the business to innovate, compete fairly and deliver better services for our customers and for wider society. You will be joining an excellent team recognised at both ExCo and board level within BT, forming a truly integral part in the delivery of our overall strategy.

What you'll be doing

• Provide analytical input and gather data and information to support BT's interests on regulatory issues

• Assist in the writing of responses to consultations, internal briefings and presentations on regulatory issues for both internal and external use

• Build a network of contacts with other functions such as legal, competition finance, regulatory compliance and public policy teams to understand and develop regulatory issues, and gather information to inform regulatory policy development

• Respond to statutory information requests from regulatory bodies

• Work with the wider team to co-ordinate and represent reg input on cross BT-Group work

• Communicate regulatory advice clearly to senior colleagues and other teams.

• Maintain attention to detail to understand and apply regulations precisely.

• Stay organized to track information and avoid missing details.

• Invest time to learn telecoms regulations set by Ofcom and related bodies.

Skills and Experiences

Key Skills

• Communication - Able to explain complex regulatory matters clearly across visual, written, and verbal formats to varied audiences
• Organisation & Attention to Detail - Delivering work reliably and accurately, managing tasks and deadlines effectively
• Influencing & Collaboration - Building networks and working effectively with internal teams, regulators (e.g. Ofcom), and industry stakeholders
• Problem Solving - Understanding complex subject matter and identifying risks and opportunities
• Continuous Improvement - Challenging existing processes and driving meaningful change
• Curiosity & Perspective - Engaging with the wider political and regulatory environment, seeking new insights and broader context

Relevant Experience

• Regulatory compliance, government policy, or influencing regulators
• Working with or within regulators (especially Ofcom)
• Background in government, consultancy, or telecoms would be desirable
• Representing Regulatory Affairs in cross-functional and external settings

Benefits

• Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Direct share scheme
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV'

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.