Job Description

Details

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Reference number

421843

Salary

47,895 - 62,699
National: 47,895- 58,519


London: 50,748- 62,699


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 - Retail - Retail Systems & Processes

Type of role

Policy

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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

Location

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Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.

About the job

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Job summary

Join Ofgem at the forefront of tackling some of the biggest challenges facing the energy industry, from combating energy theft to shaping the rules that keep the market fair and secure. We're looking for a Senior Policy Lead to head high-profile projects, influence industry codes, and drive forward policies that protect energy consumers and strengthen the industry.



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 full-time, flexible opportunity to work on some of the most pressing issues facing the energy industry today. You will gain invaluable experience across a wide range of policy areas, from smart metering to the regulation of industry codes, while playing a visible role in protecting consumers and ensuring market integrity. It's your chance to make a tangible impact on energy consumers and support the UK's transition to a more secure, low-carbon energy system.



Leading existing and new programmes to combat energy theft and strengthen engagement with the Smart Energy Code and Retail Energy Code, you will cover diverse areas such as gas, electricity, data, security, and consumer issues. Across a varied portfolio of engaging and vital project areas, your contribution will be central to delivering our objectives.

Job description

We're looking for someone with strong industry code knowledge and proven experience in policy development, as well as a track record of delivering projects to challenging deadlines. Whether your background is with an energy supplier, DNO, or even the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, you'll discover that this is the perfect chance to grow and develop at the forefront of the energy sector.



In return, we offer an environment where your expertise will be valued, and a rewards package that focuses on valuable benefits, the creation of a positive work/life balance (with flexible and hybrid working), and plenty of opportunities for ongoing professional development.



We have a critical mission to ensure the smooth and secure operation of the energy market while safeguarding consumers. By joining Ofgem, you'll help shape policy in high-profile areas, address current market challenges, and contribute to the industry's journey towards Net Zero.



Read on and apply today.

Person specification

Essential

Strong industry code knowledge (across all codes), specifically with the context of smart metering and associated theft and Radio Teleswitch licence obligations. You should have existing contacts and relationships within the codes policy environment and experience of attending code panel meetings, sub-committees and working groups. You should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of practices and challenges facing the industry, alongside a strong network of contacts in organisations such as SECCo, RECCo, and other UNC.

(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. Experience in analysing and drafting licence conditions and the associated processes. 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 communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage constructively and transparently with internal and external stakeholders, and to clearly convey complex issues to non-expert audiences.

Desirable

Strong energy system and markets knowledge.

Behaviours

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


Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together

Benefits

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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

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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 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.


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

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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

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Chloe Baily Email : Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

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 recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. 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.