Were looking for someone with authoritative knowledge of the GB energy landscape, strong policy judgement and the confidence to operate as a recognised expert in a complex environment. Youll bring credibility, analytical strength and the ability to influence across organisational and professional boundaries, translating complexity into clear, well‑balanced strategic insight.
In return, youll be part of a collaborative and inclusive organisation that values intellectual rigour and thoughtful challenge. We offer working that best suits your professional style, a supportive expert community, a generous civil service pension and a benefits package that reflects the seniority and importance of this role.
We have a critical purpose to shape Reformed National Pricing and ensure regulatory frameworks send the right signals for investment, innovation and system resilience, delivering a low‑carbon electricity system that works better for consumers.
If you want to work at the forefront of market reform and apply your expertise where it truly matters, read on and find out more.
Person specification
Essential:
* Comprehensiveand provenknowledge of energy markets and the influence of keyregulatory measures, including transmission access rights, network charging frameworks, andtheconnection regimes(LEAD)
* Experience ofleadingin a complex environment, acting as an internal expert advising and challenging senior leaders on strategic and operational performance related matters:effectively presentingthe risks, trade-offs, and wider commercial and economic considerations to decision makers (LEAD)
* Proven experience of managingpeople, directly or as part of virtual teams,and delivering projects against challenging deadlines with minimal supervision, and the ability toreact appropriately tofastchangingcircumstancesand unforeseen challenges
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability toeffectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences
Desirable:
* Demonstrated understanding and experience of analysing market behaviour of storage and demand side resources
* Familiarity with licensing and industry codes frameworks and change process
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Delivering at Pace
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
Benefits
Alongside your salary of 61,446, OFGEM contributes 17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits;hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office butthis is keptunderreview), flexible working hours and family friendly policies.Pluslots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets ofestablishinga Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal rewardidentifiescareer opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
When you press the Apply now button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.
You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word personalstatement evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure youdemonstrateclearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of thecriteria listed in the role profile.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [ https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn ].
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
* Name : Chloe Baily
* Email : Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.
In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.
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