Job summary
Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth.
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, and is exceptionally organised with a passion for making a meaningful impact on society? We're looking for an independent thinker who is self-motivated, creative, and confident in solving complex problems while navigating a dynamic stakeholder landscape. You'll be part of a team that champions inclusion, celebrates diverse voices, and fosters a culture where innovation is driven by the richness of our experiences - ensuring we reflect and serve the communities and consumers who rely on us.
Job description
We are looking for a candidate who can play a proactive role in maintaining and building Ofgem's reputation through effective stakeholder engagement. You will be an essential member of a busy team with multiple projects and priorities with no two days being the same. You will be developing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans including managing stakeholder meetings and other engagement forums, organising webinars, overseeing site visits, producing communications material, evaluation and reporting. This role plays a proactive role in maintaining and building Ofgem's reputation through effective stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
* Build effective and proactive relationships
with key organisations to support Delivery and Schemes' objectives
* Deliver Delivery and Schemes strategic engagement strategy
. Pulling together multiple strands of policy into one coherent engagement strategy
* Develop
stakeholder handling and engagement strategies
for high-profile and often controversial issues.
* Ability to influence
senior internal and external stakeholders
* Create and manage appropriate stakeholder forums and events
, setting upcoming agendas, working with external stakeholders and developing material with relevant policy teams
* Identify stakeholders
via stakeholder mapping,
gather intelligence
and
analyse effectiveness
of external engagement to help inform current and future engagement
* Champion engagement principles
and best practice to improve the quality of stakeholder engagement across Delivery and Schemes
* Support
the Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager on other activities required to deliver the portfolio of work.
Benefits
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 but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots 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 of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.