Job Description

Details

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Reference number

429225

Salary

61,446 - 86,547
National: 61,446 - 80,425


London: 65,835 - 86,547


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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other
Level 3

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Major Projects

Type of role

Policy

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Cardiff, Glasgow, London

About the job

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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.


Leading the charge to secure Britain's energy future, and we need powerful ideas, bold leadership and resilient systems to get us there. We're looking for a Head of Policy - LDES (Long Duration Electricity Storage) Delivery to join us and help drive forward one of Ofgem's highest-profile policy areas, ensuring that the UK can store and deploy clean power when it's needed most.



We're offering a permanent opportunity in an exceptional and high-performing team working on a fast-paced, nationally significant programme. This is a unique chance to shape a new regulatory regime that will support large-scale energy storage solutions that are crucial to decarbonising the grid and delivering Clean Power by 2030. The programme is already underway, and you'll step into a leadership role where your decisions and influence will help deliver lasting infrastructure and consumer benefits.



Taking the reins within a collaborative and forward-thinking policy environment, you'll co-ordinate the delivery of a programme that supports investment in innovative energy storage technologies. You'll be a leading figure within internal and external stakeholder groups, solving complex problems and helping make critical decisions on a project that is shaping the future of the electricity system.



We're looking for someone with proven experience leading complex policy or infrastructure programmes - someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can influence, motivate and deliver at pace. You'll bring strategic insight, a sharp policy mind, and the ability to see across workstreams and navigate change with confidence.



This is your opportunity to lead in a space that's moving quickly, where new technologies, regulatory models, and government ambitions intersect. Based in London, Cardiff or Glasgow, you'll benefit from the opportunity to work openly with high-profile partners like DESNZ, NESO and a diverse range of energy stakeholders.



We have a critical purpose to deliver the Long Duration Electricity Storage programme, enabling the shift to renewable energy while protecting consumers and strengthening energy security. Join us and help ensure the lights stay on and the bills stay fair.



Read on and find out more.

Job description

As the LDES team grows, we are looking for a new team manager to work alongside the existing Head of LDES Policy. This role would have overall responsibility for delivery and coordination across the whole LDES programme. In practice there will need to be close collaboration between the two team heads to ensure overall outputs and delivery are aligned.

Expected specific areas of focus:

Working across all policy areas of the programme to identify potential gaps or inconsistencies, developing solutions to any problems identified, and supporting workstream leads on specific policy areas as required Overall programme governance and reporting, including developing relevant materials for e.g. GEMA and making sure decisions are made in accordance with Ofgem's delegations framework. Ensuring all relevant decision-making process run effectively and efficiently, balancing input form a range of different sources to enable effective decision making. This role will also lead the process for decision making around Project Assessment for LDES window one, working closely with the Head of LDES Policy. Managing a diverse and large pool of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring programme dependencies are effectively managed and reflected in the team's work priorities. This will require managing a number of difficult conversations with stakeholders to be managed alongside the DD and head of LDES policy. Sharing responsibility for line management of team members with the head of LDES policy, including setting objectives etc. Ensuring Ofgem's priorities are reflected in the team's work and priorities on an ongoing basis.

Key Outputs and Deliverables:

Setting-up and leading high-performing team based on effective resource management, ongoing support and professional development.

Manages effective and inclusive team resourcing and staff onboarding through close engagement with relevant Deputy Director, Workstream Managers, Heads of Professions, and HR Staffers to ensure best talent match to work needs. Helps team members deliver by building supportive, inclusive team environment based on trust-based relationships, transparency and inclusivity. Takes ownership for own and team members professional development by: + Providing ongoing coaching and identification of development opportunities in regular performance conversations
+ Supporting team members performance evaluation through honest, fair, high quality 360 degree feedback to PDLs.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

Internal

Other senior leaders across Ofgem Experts / technical specialists Other strategy and policy teams, especially in the Infrastructure group

External

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero LDES project developers Potential investors in LDES Other Government Departments Relevant trade bodies and other stakeholders

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

Proven track record of effective collaboration across diverse teams and professional backgrounds

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Demonstrated expertise in professional specialism, evidenced by a strong track record of high performance and significant achievements in previous roles. Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects and programmes effectively. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and people management skills, with experience directing resources across all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with senior internal and external stakeholders. Strategic thinker with the ability to identify connections across organisational workstreams and develop coherent policies and cross-cutting messages. In-depth understanding of electricity storage, project financing, and/or large-scale procurement, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities that deliver better outcomes for consumers.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

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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; up to 30 days annual leave. Excellent training and development opportunities. The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. Flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Restaurant and subsidise gym (London only). Interest free season ticket loan.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test - guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the test, 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 criteria listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.


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.


Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

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
Further information on nationality requirements

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 .
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 .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Chloe Bailey Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk