Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London, we are especially welcoming applications from people based in the Cardiff and Glasgow.
Hybrid working – on average, currently one day per week in the office, or approximately 20% of the month.
Job summary
Ofgem is at the forefront of shaping the future of energy, working to combat climate change, protect consumers, and drive economic growth. Our HR team plays a crucial role in ensuring we have the right people, skills, and culture to deliver on our mission. We're looking for an HR Co-ordinator to support key HR functions and help drive effective people processes across the organisation.
Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers -especially vulnerable people.
We're offering a 12 month fixed term opportunity where you'll be an integral part of the People & Estates team, providing essential HR support to ensure employees thrive. In this role, you'll work closely with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders, ensuring the smooth flow of people-related administration and supporting the development and performance of employees across Ofgem. You'll play a key role in collating and analysing data, co-ordinating performance management processes, and supporting key HR initiatives.
This role offers the chance to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced HR environment, working alongside experienced professionals to develop and enhance Ofgem's people strategy. You'll gain exposure to diverse HR functions, helping to shape employee engagement, performance management, and workforce development.
We're looking for someone with experience in HR administration, strong organisational skills, and excellent IT proficiency. You'll have a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams. A background in HR systems, data analysis, or performance management processes will be advantageous.
At Ofgem, you'll be joining a supportive and inclusive workplace where professional development is encouraged, and employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that drives meaningful change and supports employees at every stage of their careers.
We have a critical purpose to ensure that our workforce is equipped to deliver our strategic objectives and build a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of HR operations, making a real difference in how we support and develop our people.
Key Responsibilities
* To support the HR Business partners in their ad hoc day to day tasks
* Support HR team and line managers to ensure the smooth running of processes relevant to the development and management of staff within their relevant profession.
* Collate and maintain data and management information to allow for analysis and decision making – providing monthly management information and dashboards highlighting trends across the profession and wider Ofgem.
* Co-ordinating and supporting the performance management process, supporting key internal stakeholders in operating a fair and transparent performance management process.
* Support HR colleagues and other professions offices in their role and undertake tasks commensurate with their ability to facilitate the people agenda.
* Demonstrates effective diversity and inclusive team behaviour.
Person specification
Essential:
* Proven experience working within a fast paced HR administration role
(LEAD)
* Excellent IT skills including MS Office – especially excel.
* High degree of organisation and prioritisation
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
* Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues.
* CIPD Associate/working towards relevant qualification or qualified by experience
Desirable:
* Enhanced communication skills and attention to detail.
* Accountable for maintaining required data.
* Responsible for building credible robust relationships across the Profession and the wider organisation.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.
When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test – guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK ). The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the test, 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 'personal statement' evidencing how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile
. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.
Benefits:
Alongside your salary of £25,854, OFGEM contributes £7,489 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 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.