Senior Policy Lead- Offshore Transmission Networks

Job summary

At Ofgem, enabling the continued growth of offshore wind is central to delivering Net Zero, and we’re seeking a Senior Policy Lead to help shape how offshore transmission assets are regulated and renewed for the long term.

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 a permanent opportunity in our Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) Policy and Investment team, which plays a critical role in developing the regulatory and investment frameworks that underpin the offshore transmission system.

Sitting at the centre of work that supports the continued operation of offshore wind transmission assets, you will support the delivery of around £20bn in offshore transmission investment over the next five years. You’ll lead policy that supports the renewal and evolution of the OFTO programme, helping maximise the life of offshore transmission assets, encourage new investment and maintain confidence in work that is fundamental to the UK’s renewable energy ambitions.

You’ll work cross-functionally to inform and question decision-making, engage with industry, government and internal colleagues and ensure risks are identified, trade-offs are understood, and policy decisions are robust and investable.

Job description

We’re looking for someone with some experience in policy development and delivery, and potentially a civil service background in the Treasury, or Department of Energy Security and Net Zero or Business and Trade. You’ll have exposure to commercial or regulatory challenges linked to large infrastructure projects and will bring strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, excellent communication capabilities and confidence in managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

In return, you’ll discover a well-established, welcoming and supportive team that plays a visible role in work across Ofgem. You’ll have the opportunity to shape policy at the heart of the UK’s clean energy transition, develop your expertise in investment and infrastructure regulation, and contribute to work of national significance.

We have a critical purpose to ensure the regulatory frameworks underpinning offshore transmission support investment, protect consumers and enable the UK’s renewable energy targets. Join us and help shape the future of offshore wind infrastructure.

Read on and find out more.

Person specification

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of policy development and decision making, with a strong track record of delivering a portfolio of policy work against challenging deadlines and demonstrating an understanding of investment drivers, business models, and market dynamics. (LEAD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences and to engage credibly on commercial issues with external stakeholders. (LEAD)
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and a proven ability to use these to analyse complex concepts, develop solutions and options, and present policy recommendations that consider trade-offs, risks, and dependencies to aid effective decision making.
• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple workstreams and multiple stakeholders, including interaction with internal and external teams (eg external legal, technical and financial advisers).
• Clearly identifies and communicates the relevance, interdependencies and strategic fit of their work to organisational priorities both internally and externally.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the energy and utility networks sectors, such as the Electricity Act and/or an understanding of the concepts and application of economic regulation.

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

Benefits

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

Artificial intelligence

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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 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 criteria listed in the role profile.

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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) (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

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Working for the Civil Service

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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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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Chloe Baily
• 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.

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449283 Role Profile Opens in new window (docx, 72kB)449283 Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 669kB)Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)