Could you provide the technical expertise behind some of Ofgem's most significant policy decisions? We're looking for a Senior Policy Manager to lead on specialist charging policy within one of our most strategically important programmes.
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.
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.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to play a leading role in one of Ofgem's highest-profile policy programmes, helping shape the future of how energy system costs are allocated and recovered across Great Britain.
You'll be joining a fast-paced project with regular exposure to senior leaders across Ofgem, Government and industry, where your expertise will directly inform nationally significant policy decisions. Working alongside a supportive and collaborative team, you'll help tackle complex challenges with clear links to Ofgem's long-term strategic vision and the potential to deliver meaningful benefits for consumers.
Job description
We're looking for someone with strong policy and regulatory skills, alongside an understanding of the GB energy system and the economics of investment. You'll also bring experience managing delivery, the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to a range of audiences, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners. Knowledge of electricity network charging, energy markets or related regulated sectors will put you in a strong position to succeed.
What's more, you'll operate at the centre of one of Ofgem's most strategically important policy programmes, and have the chance to apply your expertise to complex issues with far-reaching implications for consumers, industry and the future of the energy sector.
We have a critical purpose to ensure the costs of Great Britain's energy system are recovered fairly, efficiently and in a way that supports consumers and the transition to Net Zero. Join us and help shape the policies that will support that mission.
What's more, you'll operate at the centre of one of Ofgem's most strategically important policy programmes, and have the chance to apply your expertise to complex issues with far-reaching implications for consumers, industry and the future of the energy sector.
We have a critical purpose to ensure the costs of Great Britain's energy system are recovered fairly, efficiently and in a way that supports consumers and the transition to Net Zero. Join us and help shape the policies that will support that mission.
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:
- Policy and regulation skills: Identifying, analysing, and articulating complex problems; working with other professionals (for example analytical, technical, and legal) to develop solutions and options, and presenting policy recommendations that consider the trade-offs, risks, and dependencies to aid effective decision-making. (LEAD)
- Energy Systems: Understanding of the GB energy system and the economics of investment. This may include energy markets (wholesale and retail), network charging, or specific energy policies and their costs. (LEAD)
- Managing delivery: Set clear goals and priorities, supports others to solve problems, overcome challenges, seeking feedback and means of continuous improvement.
- Communication: Clearly identifies and communicates the relevance, interdependencies and strategic fit of their work to organisational priorities both internally and externally.
- Working collaboratively: Demonstrably identifies and understands the value/contribution of internal and external partners and effectively creates open, creative, constructive, timely and inclusive engagement.
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
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 24th August 2026
