Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
Job Summary
Ofgem is working at the forefront of the fight to deliver a cleaner, fairer and more secure energy future, helping combat the complex challenges facing Great Britain’s energy system. We’re looking for Senior Policy Managers to join us and lead influential work that will help shape the future of electricity markets and system operation across the UK.
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.
Skills
In particular, we are looking for experienced Senior Policy Managers to lead policy development across strategic workstreams in high profile and high impact areas. The successful candidate would be deployed to either of the following teams depending on their skills, experience and interests:
- The Markets and Operational Reforms team: we are responsible for delivering balancing and settlement reforms under the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme, working closely with DESNZ and NESO to deliver a fair, affordable, secure and efficient electricity system. We also own and lead on electricity wholesale market policy, ensuring markets work effectively and adequate consumer protections are in place.
- The System Operation team: we are responsible for policies related to system operation, balancing cost and operational dispatch, restoration, NESO markets and the development or arrangements for dedicated network service provision.
You’ll lead policy development across strategic workstreams in areas that are attracting significant attention across government, industry and the regulatory landscape. Working alongside major stakeholders, you'll help tackle some of the most important challenges facing the energy sector, contributing to reforms that support energy security, consumer protection and the transition to a low-carbon future. The scale and visibility of the work provide a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a sector undergoing unprecedented change.
Job Description
We’re looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the energy sector, excellent analytical and policy development capabilities, and the ability to navigate complexity while balancing competing priorities. You'll be a collaborative and influential communicator who can build effective relationships and translate complex issues into clear, evidence-based recommendations.
In return, you'll join an inclusive and supportive organisation that values diverse perspectives and empowers colleagues to make a genuine difference. Alongside flexible working arrangements, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experts from across government, industry and regulation, building your profile while contributing to nationally important priorities that affect millions of consumers.
We have a critical purpose to shape the future of electricity markets and system operation. Join us in helping combat the challenges of affordability, security of supply and decarbonisation while supporting the delivery of a resilient, efficient and consumer-focused energy system.
We’re looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the energy sector, excellent analytical and policy development capabilities, and the ability to navigate complexity while balancing competing priorities. You'll be a collaborative and influential communicator who can build effective relationships and translate complex issues into clear, evidence-based recommendations.
In return, you'll join an inclusive and supportive organisation that values diverse perspectives and empowers colleagues to make a genuine difference. Alongside flexible working arrangements, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experts from across government, industry and regulation, building your profile while contributing to nationally important priorities that affect millions of consumers.
We have a critical purpose to shape the future of electricity markets and system operation. Join us in helping combat the challenges of affordability, security of supply and decarbonisation while supporting the delivery of a resilient, efficient and consumer-focused energy system.
Person specification
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential criteria. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.
Essential Criteria
- Sector knowledge or experience: Knowledge or experience working in electricity regulation, electricity system operation or electricity wholesale markets, particularly GB and/or EU energy markets. [Lead criteria]
- Analysis / policy development: the ability to gather data from a variety of sources, analyse and interpret large data sets, develop evidence-based insights, assess costs and benefits, and present robust policy recommendations that highlight risks, trade-offs, and wider impacts. [Lead Criteria]
- Organisational skills: the ability to identify and scope appropriate project/research work, plan ahead, prioritise activities (or resources), manage multiple priorities to successfully deliver at pace.
- Collaboration skills: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills that effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences in written documents and orally. Ability to frame policy options and present appropriate analysis to support senior decision-making.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Alongside your salary of £49,452, OFGEM contributes £14,326 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
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.
