Job summary
Britain’s energy system is undergoing a profound transformation, and the electricity transmission network will play a critical role in enabling a secure, affordable and net-zero future. Ofgem is looking for a Deputy Director of Electricity Transmission to lead our work on regulation at a time of unprecedented investment and national importance.Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward a clean power system and adapting our critical energy networks to meet new demand whilst protecting energy consumers both now and in the future.
We’re offering a permanent, senior leadership opportunity at the heart of the UK’s energy transition. This role sits within our Infrastructure Group and will play a key role in shaping the regulation of electricity transmission, supporting the delivery of significant network investment while ensuring value for money for consumers.
Operating at the centre of a high-profile regulatory portfolio, you’ll influence decisions with major financial, delivery and reputational implications. You’ll help ensure the transmission network supports greater resilience and energy security, enables new generation and demand, and delivers real value for consumers.
Helping set direction, build capability and support a collaborative and inclusive culture, you’ll provide leadership across the electricity transmission portfolio, guiding a large, diverse, multi-disciplinary team and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
We’re looking for a credible and experienced leader with a strong background in network regulation and the electricity transmission sector. You’ll be comfortable making robust decisions in a fast-paced, changeable environment, applying analytical judgement and engaging with a wide range of senior stakeholders, all whilst communicating complex issues clearly and confidently.
In return, you’ll join a purpose-driven organisation working on some of the most important challenges facing the energy system today. You’ll discover the freedom to work how you do best, with the flexibility and benefits that come with public sector work, alongside the support, guidance and structure to develop as a leader.
We have a critical purpose to ensure the energy market is fair and resilient, with the costs associated with network investment efficient and distributed fairly. Join us and help shape decisions that will influence Britain’s energy future.
Job description
The Government’s energy policy is to move away from a dependence on imported gas for power generation and instead produce it in GB, using a range of technologies including renewables and nuclear. To enable this transition and meet new demands from industry and households while maintaining security of supply and controlling costs we need to significantly increase investment in the electricity transmission network and maintain the necessary regulatory arrangements to oversee efficient delivery.
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Director, Electricity Transmission to lead our network regulation of the electricity transmission sector, responsible for the implementation and operation of the new RIIO-3 price control starting in April 2026 and the development of future price reviews. The post-holder will lead the implementation of the new regulatory arrangements under RIIO-3, overseeing this transformational network investment programme while holding the electricity Transmission Owners (TOs) to account for their delivery against key performance targets.
A key part of the RIIO-3 price control for electricity transmission will be the effective management of all in-period funding mechanisms, overseeing the significant pipeline of investment expected during the 2026 to 2031 RIIO-3 period. This will be essential in facilitating the investment required to deliver new generation and demand, supporting the delivery of clean power targets while ensuring costs remain efficient and deliver excellent value for money for consumers.
You will also oversee and advise on Ofgem’s overall approach to onshore network regulation, preparing our approach to future price review processes. You will be an active member of the Network Price Controls and wider Infrastructure Group leadership team. You will directly lead a diverse team of around 30 multi-disciplinary professionals under the Electricity Transmission portfolio, while working closely across other specialisms including regulatory finance, engineering, major project delivery, legal and cyber.
We are keen to hear from a wide range of applicants from diverse backgrounds to underpin our commitment to a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and the consumers we protect.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in network regulation, gained either through price reviews and/or related network regulation activities (LEAD)
- Proven aptitude for leadership, with experience in building capability in diverse multi-disciplinary teams (LEAD).
- Proven ability to make robust decisions at pace with significant financial and reputational implications.
- Skilled in engaging, influencing, and collaborating across levels and with diverse internal and external stakeholders, while projecting credibility and confidence. Adept at communicating complex technical information clearly and concisely, ensuring understanding and alignment among varied audiences.
- Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to think critically, validate and interpret complex data, and to challenge and sense-check outcomes. Demonstrable experience in applying regulatory economics and/or conducting efficiency analysis and investment project appraisal.
More information about the role and recruitment process can be found in the attached Role Profile and Candidate Pack.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £81,000, OFGEM contributes £23,465 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; SCS1 holiday entitlement; 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 20% attendance 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
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.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), and upload a CV of no more than 2 pages.
You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential skills and capabilities.
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).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) (opens in a new window)
- 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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).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
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Job contact :
- Name : Sandra Segal
- Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk