Policy Advisor (Carbon Capture & Storage and Nuclear)

Job summary

Ofgem is working at the forefront of the fight to combat climate change and transform how energy is generated and delivered, driving the shift toward low-carbon infrastructure that will power the future. We’re looking for a number of Policy Advisors (Carbon Capture & Storage and Nuclear) to join us and help shape and influence the regulatory frameworks that will underpin some of the UK’s most critical energy projects.

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.

We’re offering three permanent opportunities to work on high-profile, nationally significant programmes that are central to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. You’ll be part of work that directly supports the development of new and evolving low-carbon sectors, helping to shape how these markets operate now and in the future. Operating within a fast-paced and high-impact environment, you’ll contribute to work that influences both current regulatory approaches and long-term system transformation.

These roles sit within the Low Carbon Regulated Asset Base team, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of new regulatory regimes. Whether supporting Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) or Nuclear frameworks, you’ll play a visible role across industry and government, contributing to the development of critical infrastructure and helping to ensure these sectors deliver for consumers and the wider economy.

Job description

We’re looking for candidates with experience in economic regulation, energy infrastructure or policy development, combined with strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate multiple priorities with confidence.

In return, you’ll join a collaborative, agile and purpose-driven environment, working alongside experts across Ofgem, government and industry. You’ll have the opportunity to engage widely, influence key decisions and be part of a team that is shaping the future of low-carbon energy systems in the UK.

We have a critical purpose to enable the development of Carbon Capture & Storage and Nuclear infrastructure. Join us in driving forward innovative regulatory approaches that combat reliance on fossil fuels and secure a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in economic regulation or energy infrastructure such as nuclear or Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), policy development within the public sector, or in a relevant technical, engineering, or economic discipline. (LEAD)

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make evidence-based recommendations. (LEAD)

• Strong organisational skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering against deadlines.

• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to maintain effective relationships.

• An ability to communicate issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,232, OFGEM contributes £10,206 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

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), your career history and qualifications.

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 criteria listed in the role profile. 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.

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].

At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.

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) (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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Rob Wilkins
• Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

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.

Attachments

460104 - Policy Advisor CCSN - Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 658kB)460104 - CCSNRAB Role Profile_ 2A Policy Advisor Opens in new window (pdf, 167kB)Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)