The primary purpose of the Head of Corporate Assurance role is to provide the CEO and the ARAC with an oversight view of assurance to inform robust governance, risk management and internal control arrangements across Ofgem. This will be achieved by leadership of a central team, supported by a network of colleagues embedded within business areas, to deliver a range of assurance products which the Head of Corporate Assurance will draw on when providing advice to the Chief Executive and the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC). Key Responsibilities Lead the awareness raising, development and implementation of an effective Business Assurance Framework for Ofgem, and support Ofgem directorates in implementing it. Provide regular evidence based reports and advice to the CEO and ARAC on governance, risk management and internal control arrangements across Ofgem. Challenge Ofgem directors to ensure that the right policies and behaviours are in place across the Department to ensure effective governance, risk management and internal control. Monitor their compliance in achieving this, and support them to strengthen practices and escalate where they are not. Challenge Ofgem policy owners across Corporate Functions such as Finance, Risk Management, HR, Information Management, Management Controls, Programme Management to ensure that the right policies and support structures are in place to enable strong governance risk management and effective internal control. Monitor their compliance in achieving this, and intervene where they are not. Lead the Control & Assurance team to provide a range of assurance products to support advice to the CEO and ARAC on assurance. Lead the development of the annual internal assurance and control testing programme. Take decisions on complex Conflicts of Interest cases. Provide an intelligent client role in the oversight of the outsourced Internal Audit function. Draft the annual Governance Statement for the organisation, using evidence gathered from the years assurance work. Engage across government on matters of assurance, for example with Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Cabinet Office, Government Internal Audit Agency and others. Key Outputs and Deliverables Regular reports to the Senior Executive Committee and ARAC, including a comprehensive Assurance Map Development and maintenance of a robust Business Assurance Framework Leadership of the Control & Assurance team, and associated evidence to support Assurance Reporting & Advice Governance Statement (draft) as part of the Annual Report & Accounts Person specification Role Criteria Essential: A formal risk management or business assurance qualification or extensive experience working in Assurance and/or risk management. (Lead) Experience of working with Executive and non Executive Directors, influencing and informing their decisions with a proven aptitude for leadership, championing risk and assurance at a senior level (Lead) Exceptional stakeholder management, extensive experience in fostering collaboration across diverse teams in a complex environment Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex subject matter into clear, relevant messages for diverse audiences including experience briefing senior decision-makers. A confident and inspiring leader with strong management skills to guide teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of excellence, inclusion and innovation. Desirable: Membership of professional body IRM, Accountancy/Audit Energy industry experience Knowledge of public sector assurance and risk management procedures and processes. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Leadership Communicating and Influencing 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, 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. Things you need to know 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 answer 3 Application Questions evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within these answers how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Ofgem take any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. 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