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Jo Hargreaves

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, policy development and quality assurance. Committed Manager, with exceptional leadership, organisational and communication skills who has an impressive track record in leading, collaborative cross functional teamwork within high pressure environment's. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and a strong understanding of governance frameworks and internal controls. Proven ability to handle service level agreements, regulatory reporting, and tight deadlines while leading teams effectively. Adept at data analysis and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Committed, loyal and driven with 25 years experience in the down stream energy market. Dedicated to improving customer outcomes, underpinned by regulatory obligations in an ever changing environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Regulatory Analyst

British Gas /Centrica
06.2021 - 03.2025
  • Provided 1st Line regulatory advice and support and oversight
  • Facilitated internal reviews & requirements to ensure Impact Assessments, RFIs & Consultation responses submitted within deadline
  • Representative at external meetings & forums contributing to discussions to help shape solutions for industry raised modifications & change proposals
  • Successfully supported Business Units reduce internal costs by reducing volume of escalations received

Conduct Analyst

British Gas/Centrica
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Provided 2nd line support acting as a critical friend, highlighting gaps and potential customer impacts recommending courses of action to take and promoting honest and open conversations
  • Facilitated client meetings to discuss and interpret analysis findings
  • Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff
  • Conducted studies focused on analysing current strategies and evaluating feasibility and potential results of proposals

Customer Fairness/Compliance & Risk Manager

British Gas/Centrica
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for ensuring all operational risks and issues are managed efficiently and that the appropriate mitigation controls are in place
  • Communicating with stakeholders and the operation to ensure that our people clearly understand the importance of adhering to company values and principles
  • Embedded controls and processes to monitor, report & minimise vulnerabilities

Team Manager

British Gas/Centrica
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managing, leading and developing both existing and new starter advisors to deliver world class customer service to our customers
  • Coached and developed agents using my knowledge of VAK and the GROW model to tailor development to suit everyone
  • Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement.
  • Provided consistent leadership to maintain high levels of team performance and satisfaction

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas/Centrica
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Assisting customers with general enquiries and resolving any escalations/complaints in an efficient manner
  • Guided customers through troubleshooting process with patience and clarity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing queries and complaints.
  • Managed complex customer issues to successful resolution

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Service level agreement handling
  • Compliance understanding
  • Team Leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Internal controls understanding
  • Governance frameworks

Qualifications & Training

  • RSA Level One in Word Processing and Excel.
  • NVQ Level One in Call Handling Operations.
  • Competent knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point.
  • Certificates achieved after attending and successfully passing in house courses, training sessions and workshops within British Gas for; Commercial Acumen, Courageous conversations, Stakeholder Management, Presenting with Style, Gas Metering obligations webinar, Electricity Metering obligations webinar, Regulatory Change in the Energy Industry workshop, and Effective Meetings course.
  • Training, webinars & workshops attended relating to Regulatory Codes

Accomplishments

  • Twice awarded 'Team Leader of the year' (2010 & 2012)
  • Runner up in 'Sales Agent of the Year' award category in 2009
  • Selected to deliver the new 'Expression of Dissatisfaction training on site for our offshore colleagues in Cape Town South Africa]
  • Received 32 in house recognitions commending me for demonstrating the value 'Care'
  • Received 22 in house recognitions commending me for demonstrating the value ' Collaboration'
  • Received 17 in house recognitions commending me for demonstrating thee value 'Courage'
  • Received 13 in house recognitions commending me for demonstrating thee value 'Agility'

Timeline

Regulatory Analyst

British Gas /Centrica
06.2021 - 03.2025

Conduct Analyst

British Gas/Centrica
01.2017 - 06.2021

Customer Fairness/Compliance & Risk Manager

British Gas/Centrica
01.2014 - 01.2017

Team Manager

British Gas/Centrica
01.2008 - 01.2014

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas/Centrica
01.2004 - 01.2008
Jo Hargreaves