Details
Reference number
410383
Salary
£47,895 - £62,669
London: £50,748 - £62,699
National: £47,895 - £58,519.
Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.
National: £47,895 - £58,519.
Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Level 2b
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
OFGEM - Energy Systems Management and Security
Type of role
Policy
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available
2
Contents
- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know
- Apply and further information
Location
We especially welcome applicants from Glasgow and Cardiff.
About the job
Job summary
The future of Britain’s electricity market is being rewritten and this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping it. Join Ofgem in a Senior Policy Lead role at a pivotal moment for the energy sector, where your expertise will help deliver major reforms that support a secure, low-carbon and affordable electricity system.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving towards Net Zero while protecting energy consumers, especially those in vulnerable circumstances.
This is a rare opportunity to influence one of the most significant reform programmes in the energy system. You’ll join a highly skilled, collaborative team working on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), helping to shape the future of how electricity is traded, balanced and delivered across Great Britain. The work is fast-paced, intellectually challenging and highly visible, giving you real impact on decisions that affect millions.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving towards Net Zero while protecting energy consumers, especially those in vulnerable circumstances.
This is a rare opportunity to influence one of the most significant reform programmes in the energy system. You’ll join a highly skilled, collaborative team working on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), helping to shape the future of how electricity is traded, balanced and delivered across Great Britain. The work is fast-paced, intellectually challenging and highly visible, giving you real impact on decisions that affect millions.
Job description
You’ll have the chance to lead complex, strategic policy development, contribute to national debate and work closely with government and key system stakeholders. The role offers stretch, visibility and purpose, with plenty of variety and opportunities to develop and grow.
We’re looking for someone with strong energy market knowledge and experience of shaping complex policy. If you bring strategic thinking, excellent judgement and a collaborative approach, you’ll thrive in this role and be well positioned to progress.
We offer flexible working, a culture built on trust and inclusion, and a clear focus on your wellbeing and development. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organisation that values your contribution and gives you the platform to make a difference.
We have a critical purpose to deliver market reform that supports the future of energy in Britain and focuses on better outcomes for consumers and a more stainable, resilient marketplace. Join us and help shape a system fit for the future.
We’re looking for someone with strong energy market knowledge and experience of shaping complex policy. If you bring strategic thinking, excellent judgement and a collaborative approach, you’ll thrive in this role and be well positioned to progress.
We offer flexible working, a culture built on trust and inclusion, and a clear focus on your wellbeing and development. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organisation that values your contribution and gives you the platform to make a difference.
We have a critical purpose to deliver market reform that supports the future of energy in Britain and focuses on better outcomes for consumers and a more stainable, resilient marketplace. Join us and help shape a system fit for the future.
Person specification
Essential
- Deep understanding of energy markets and the economics of investment and operation in those markets, including Wholesale Market, trading, balancing services markets, CfD scheme and network charging and access.(LEAD)
- Proven experience and strong skills in policy development, including identifying, analysing, and articulating complex problems; working with analytical, technical, and legal professionals to develop solutions and options; and presenting policy recommendations that consider the trade-offs and risks, and dependencies that help senior colleagues reach a decision. (LEAD)
- Proven ability to think strategically and produce and use quantitative and qualitative evidence to develop a thoughtful and independent viewpoint
- Proven experience of managing and delivering projects against challenging deadlines with minimal supervision, and the ability to react appropriately to fast changing circumstances and unforeseen challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 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.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
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)
- 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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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 .
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Chloe Baily
- Email : [email protected]
Recruitment team
- Email : [email protected]
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s 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 [email protected]. 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.
In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via [email protected]. 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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