Job title
Senior Strategy Manager at Ofgem
Base pay range
This range is provided by Ofgem. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Location and working pattern
Successful candidates may be based in Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
Hybrid working – on average, currently one day per week in the office, or approximately 20% of the month.
Job summary
At Ofgem, we shape a smarter, fairer, and greener energy future for Great Britain. We’re looking for a Senior Strategy Manager to join us and drive high-impact projects that will influence the future of our organisation and the UK energy system.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We drive change across the energy sector, aiming for Net Zero while protecting energy consumers, including vulnerable people.
This is a permanent role at the strategic heart of Ofgem, delivering challenging work with visibility across the organisation. You will work with a close-knit, high-performing team to influence decision-making at the highest levels, shaping cross-cutting strategies, analysing sector-wide challenges, and guiding the regulator’s response to critical energy system questions.
The role is high-agency and fast-paced, offering breadth. You’ll work with senior leaders and external stakeholders across government, industry, and academia, turning strategic insight into action. It offers a mix of rigorous thinking and creative problem-solving, with recommendations that influence Ofgem’s direction for years to come.
We’re seeking someone with strong analytical skills, excellent judgement, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. You’ll bring a strategic mindset, interest in solving complex policy challenges, and the confidence to deliver in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that values insight, care and curiosity. Benefits include flexible working options, Civil Service pension arrangements, and the opportunity to influence decisions that support a smarter, more secure, and sustainable energy system.
Person specification
* Strategic thinking: A track record of translating strategy into delivery and understanding the work of the team and Directorate in a wider, strategic context; identify and pursue opportunities to develop this knowledge over time. (Lead)
* Analysis and evidence: strong ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative information, identify issues, synthesise diverse sources, and develop options and recommendations across a range of issues. (Lead)
* Stakeholder engagement: track record of building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with influencing skills to secure desired outcomes.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple, concurrent priorities and projects.
* Communications: ability to communicate effectively to varied internal and external audiences, both in writing and presentations, and to convey complex issues clearly and concisely.
* Energy expertise: knowledge of the energy sector and understanding of the energy transformation needed to reach net zero.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering at Pace
Benefits and terms
Salary plus Civil Service pension contributions are provided. The organisation offers 30 days annual leave after 2 years, training and development opportunities, flexible working hours, hybrid working, and family-friendly policies. The position supports a Net Zero energy system target by 2050.
Additional information
This vacancy uses Success Profiles and will assess Behaviours and Experience. When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be directed to Civil Service tests. The test is not timed and can be completed at your own pace. You will be asked to provide personal details, career history, and qualifications, followed by a 1250-word personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile. Plagiarism and misrepresentation policies apply.
Note: Your personal information may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other conduct issues. Details of data use are available at the Civil Service and Cifas guidance.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy
Industries
* Utilities
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