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 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.
We’re recruiting a Head of Electricity Distribution Costs to lead the cost assessment for the next electricity distribution price control (ED3). This is a key programme that will shape how Britain’s electricity networks evolve to meet the demands of a decarbonised, secure and affordable energy system.
This high-profile role provides the opportunity to help reshape Ofgem’s network regulation to support a transformational expansion in Britain’s energy infrastructure. It will help achieve greater affordability, security of supply and a decarbonised electricity system, while continuing to protect consumers by keeping the overall costs of the net zero transition low.
You’ll lead the development and application of Ofgem’s cost assessment toolkit, managing a team of analysts and economists to assess electricity distribution network companies’ business plans. Your work will directly inform the sector methodology and the draft and final determinations that underpin ED3, ensuring proposed costs are efficient and evidence-based.
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in regulatory economics, cost modelling and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across Ofgem and with external partners including network companies, government departments and consumer groups to ensure our approach is transparent and aligned with long-term policy goals.
You’ll also support the development of internal capability, help your team grow professionally and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
If you’re looking for a role where your work will shape the future of energy regulation and deliver real value for consumers, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
Join us at Ofgem, where your skills and passion can make a real impact!
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 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.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 1st September 2025
