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<h4>Job summary</h4>Do you want to be part of the fight to transform the UK’s energy system for a Net Zero future? Ofgem is looking for two Policy Managers to join us and help shape the regulation of energy networks at a pivotal moment in the UK’s decarbonisation journey.<br><br>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.<br><br>We’re offering two permanent positions that place you at the heart of one of our most vital policy areas. Working on future price controls and the regulation of energy networks, these roles offer a rare opportunity to influence how the UK balances cost-effective energy transition with consumer protection. You’ll contribute to work that enables the shift toward Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.<br><br>Joining a collaborative, cross-sectoral environment, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team where ideas are tested across electricity and gas policy areas. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile regulatory frameworks, work closely with a range of stakeholders, and help lay the groundwork for future policy across the energy sector.<h4>Job description</h4>We’re looking for people with excellent analytical and communication skills, combined with an ability to see the big picture and work confidently with complex information. You’ll be a natural collaborator who thrives on solving regulatory or policy problems and bringing forward innovative thinking in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>In return, you’ll benefit from our excellent civil service pension arrangements, generous annual leave, and a genuine commitment to flexible working options, including part-time and job-share. You’ll also be joining a purpose-led organisation that recognises your impact and supports a healthy work-life balance.<br><br>We have a critical purpose to regulate energy networks in a way that drives transformation, protects consumers, and secures long-term system resilience. By shaping price controls and supporting strategic regulatory design, your work will contribute to a cleaner, more affordable energy system.<br><br>Read on and find out more.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>Excellent analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with demonstrated ability to think critically, validate and analyse complex data, and to challenge and sense check results. (LEAD) </li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely and to work collaboratively to solve problems. (LEAD) </li><li>Understanding (and ideally experience) of regulation or public sector policy development. </li><li>Project management skills and ability to use these to successfully deliver work in challenging timescales. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>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.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test – guidance for this can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-service-online-tests" target="_blank">Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).</a> 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. </p><p>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. </p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Chloe Baily</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. 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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNjUmdmVyaWZ5PTJiMzYwNWU1YmU3OTg2ZTI0Njg5YjdiMWJjN2YzZTQ4" target="_blank">444079 Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 109kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNjYmdmVyaWZ5PTgwYWQ5Yzk0MjY4NzJlNTdhNWJiYzM0Yzg0ZGMxNmQ1" target="_blank">444079 Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 109kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNjcmdmVyaWZ5PTlmMzhiMzVhMDczMzIzZWE3Yjc2YjcxZmQ5NjA0MmYz" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

OFGEM

Policy Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<h4>Job description</h4><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li> Proven experience in network regulation, gained either through price reviews and/or related network regulation activities (LEAD)</li><li>Proven aptitude for leadership, with experience in building capability in diverse multi-disciplinary teams (LEAD).</li><li>Proven ability to make robust decisions at pace with significant financial and reputational implications.</li><li> 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.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p>More information about the role and recruitment process can be found in the attached Role Profile and Candidate Pack.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, OFGEM contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>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.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of Artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Sandra Segal</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should email The Head of Talent Acquisition at: <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxNzAmdmVyaWZ5PWJhNmQwNmZjOGNjYjE4YmViNTc0ODllMzVkZTlmYzBhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5MzgxLTc0MmIwNWUyMzUxYmQ2NjkyZGI2YmUzNjlkYzIzMmRiODk2YWQ0YjY=" target="_blank">DD Electricity Transmission Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 142kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcxNzgmdmVyaWZ5PTFhZDU1MmVkOWQ2NGE2OWYyNDZiMDFhOGFhZjlkNmJkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5MzgxLTc0MmIwNWUyMzUxYmQ2NjkyZGI2YmUzNjlkYzIzMmRiODk2YWQ0YjY=" target="_blank">DD Electricity Transmission Candidate Pack.pptx Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 793kB)

Deputy Director - Electricity Transmission

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is leading the fight to transform Britain’s energy infrastructure into a transparent, bi-directional and data-driven system that meets Net Zero goals and delivers for consumers. We’re now looking for three Infrastructure Strategy Experts to join us and help shape the strategic direction and delivery of a fairer, smarter, more resilient energy future.</p><p>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.<br><br>We’re offering three permanent positions with the unique opportunity to influence two of our most high-impact portfolios, Infrastructure Co-ordination &amp; Prioritisation, and Digitalisation &amp; Decentralisation. You’ll work on strategic energy system priorities at the heart of our mission, from long-term infrastructure planning to consumer participation in demand-side flexibility.<br><br>As part of a diverse and collaborative team, you’ll drive forward regulatory strategy that directly shapes the UK’s energy landscape. This is a highly visible expert role where you’ll help embed system thinking, challenge senior leaders constructively, and advise on critical policy direction that delivers tangible change.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for people with deep experience in the energy sector and regulation, who can act as trusted strategic advisors across the organisation. You’ll need the agility to lead complex cross-cutting work and the communication skills to influence high-level decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on sector-shaping initiatives and play a visible role in some of the most urgent challenges in infrastructure policy today.<br><br>In return, you’ll join a culture that celebrates expert thinking, supports flexible working, and fosters inclusion and trust. You’ll benefit from a generous Civil Service pension and annual leave allowance, plus access to a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle support schemes, all while using your expertise to shape the long-term success of our energy system.<br><br>We have a critical purpose to strengthen energy infrastructure strategy and enable a digital, decentralised, and consumer-centred system. As an Infrastructure Strategy Expert, your insights and leadership will support our system-wide transformation, creating a resilient, low-cost, low-carbon energy future.<br><br>Read on and find out more.</p><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of leading in a complex environment, acting as an internal expert – advising and challenging senior leaders on strategic and operational performance related matters; effectively influencing through convincing strategic storytelling; advising on trade-offs of big picture strategic challenges; and achieving buy in for new initiatives and ideas. <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><li>The candidate should have: <ul><li>a solid background in the regulation and the energy sector – ideally with breadth of experience working in or coordinating across different policy or strategic topics </li><li>a professional understanding of regulatory approaches, energy policy, generation and/or network businesses; <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li></ul></li><li>Proven aptitude for system leadership, with an ability to build effective working relationships with teams and a wide range of stakeholders that creates space for constructive, open, and transparent engagement contributing to a culture of inclusion. </li><li>Develops, plans and delivers work outcomes, including clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>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.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p><em>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 [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Rob Wilkins</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. 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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODgmdmVyaWZ5PWY4NDI5ZjIxYTc4YTY4ZjhiODgyZTMwYWVlYmI2MDVl" target="_blank">444165 Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 623kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyODkmdmVyaWZ5PTliYTY5Y2FiM2ZiZDcyOGQ1YjI2M2YxOWZmZTc5ZjZj" target="_blank">444165 Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 151kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyOTAmdmVyaWZ5PTdkZjcwODJiNzY2MGUyNGUzNGIwM2I5NDhkMGYyOGI2" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

Infrastructure Strategy Expert

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>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. </p><p>We’re looking for a Senior Analyst to join the Offshore Cost Assessment team within our Major Projects Directorate. This team plays a key role in assessing the costs of large-scale electricity transmission infrastructure projects, including offshore, onshore and interconnector developments, to ensure they deliver value for money for consumers. </p><p>This is a cost-focused infrastructure role, ideal for someone with experience in engineering economics, capital project delivery or infrastructure cost modelling. You’ll lead the scrutiny of detailed cost submissions from developers, benchmark costs across projects and help shape the regulatory decisions that guide billions of pounds of investment in the UK’s energy networks. </p><p>You’ll be responsible for managing the assessment of multiple major projects each year, working closely with internal colleagues, external consultants and project developers. Your analysis will directly influence how efficiently these projects are delivered and how costs are controlled. </p><p>Key responsibilities include leading detailed cost assessments, comparing and benchmarking submissions, and producing clear, evidence-based recommendations to support regulatory decisions. You’ll manage project timelines, oversee external consultants and coordinate work across the team. You’ll also engage with developers and stakeholders to test assumptions and challenge proposals, contributing to internal reports, consultations and impact assessments that shape how infrastructure investment is regulated. </p><p>We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills and experience interpreting complex cost or technical information. You’ll have a background in infrastructure project assessment, engineering economics or capital cost modelling, and be confident communicating technical findings in a clear and straightforward way. </p><p> You’ll bring proven experience managing projects or work packages to tight deadlines and be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders including industry, government and technical advisers. Experience managing people or working in a matrix team environment is also important. </p><p>Join us at Ofgem, where your skills and passion can make a real impact! </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The breadth of work ranges from technical analysis, cost and statistical/econometric modelling to report drafting and stakeholder engagement (eg. discussions with industry). Your management of people will also allow team members to play to their strengths or develop in new areas. </p><p>Typical outputs and deliverables include:</p><ul><li>Detailed and robust analysis of developers submissions to help determine the economic and efficient costs associated with the development and delivery of these projects. This will include comparing costs across different projects, undertaking detailed benchmarking analysis to inform and support our assessments, and helping to set appropriate incentives on project developers to manage their costs efficiently.</li><li>Creative but also robust analysis of complex information that supports policy and decision-making.</li><li>The ability to quickly review and draw conclusions from detailed cost and technical submissions.</li><li>Presentation of analysis and consequential clear and concise policy/decision proposals to senior managers and external stakeholders.</li><li>Produce internal management papers, external reports, consultations and impact assessments.</li><li>Lead assessment of two or more large (&gt;£100m) infrastructure projects at any time. This will involve project planning, analysis of issues, management of external consultants and their contracts, and management of work packages allocated to other team members.</li><li>Project plans and other project documentation (eg reports, risk/issues logs)</li></ul><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables</strong></p><ul><li>Accountable to Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO), Interconnector and Large Onshore Transmission Infrastructure (LOTI) teams for delivering cost valuations of transmission assets at the agreed time for each project.</li><li>Accountable to other teams for providing numerical/cost analysis as and when required.</li><li>Budget accountability if managing an external contractor, professional development lead for two or more members of staff, depending on specific role and experience of the successful candidate, as well as responsible for task managing other team members’ work and line management responsibilities.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Excellent analytical skills and an ability to assess and interpret complex cost information to highlight relevant trends and draw conclusions (LEAD)</strong></li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of stakeholder management;</li><li>A proven track record of effective delivery of work packages or projects in a commercial or public sector environment;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical details in a straightforward and concise way;</li><li>Good project management skills with a strong track record of delivery against challenging deadlines; and</li><li>Experience of people management, either directly or in a matrix working environment. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent understanding of economics, regulation, or commercial considerations relating to infrastructure investment and delivery; and</li><li>Understanding of the energy sector.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>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. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Buchanan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. 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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMDMmdmVyaWZ5PTVjMzg0NGM4NjNmMDJiOWQ1MTI3NzU3ZTM5YzU4MGFlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTQ1LTcxMjFlMWRjNjEzNzFiMzczYWVjYjVjNmJlNGI2NWNlZThjY2ZiMzg=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Senior Analyst, Offshore Cost Assessment 444096 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 660kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMDQmdmVyaWZ5PTFkOGM4ZjVjMjA4NDYzMDgwYTdhNDEwZDk2OWVmYTdiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTQ1LTcxMjFlMWRjNjEzNzFiMzczYWVjYjVjNmJlNGI2NWNlZThjY2ZiMzg=" target="_blank">Role profile Senior Cost Analyst – Offshore Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 153kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMDUmdmVyaWZ5PWNiZWRhMmIzN2FjM2MyZjgxZmIwNTFmZGIzNWU4ODcwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTQ1LTcxMjFlMWRjNjEzNzFiMzczYWVjYjVjNmJlNGI2NWNlZThjY2ZiMzg=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

Senior Analyst, Offshore Cost Assessment

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our purpose is to protect energy consumers, especially vulnerable people, by ensuring they are treated fairly and benefit from a cleaner, greener environment. </p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Hub within the Engineering &amp; Technology directorate. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the UK’s energy future as we transition to a net-zero system. </p><p>You’ll provide expert engineering and policy support across Ofgem, working on critical areas such as network price controls, regulation of networks, industry codes, innovation projects, and the low-carbon transition. Your work will help ensure Ofgem has the technical capability to deliver its regulatory responsibilities effectively. </p><p>In this role, you will lead high-quality engineering analysis and provide clear recommendations to policy teams. You’ll take ownership of technical policy areas managed by the Engineering Hub, including network codes, and support delivery of electricity price controls such as reopeners or RIIO-3 and wider network regulation. </p><p>You’ll engage with network companies to explore smarter ways of developing networks, including smart grid technologies, and contribute to innovation projects while assessing technical aspects of code changes or derogations. Representing Ofgem externally at meetings, conferences, and events will be a key part of your role, as well as drafting public documents and presenting recommendations to senior management. </p><p>This role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to influence how we deliver engineering solutions that shape the UK’s energy future. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including licensees, NESO, DESNZ, UKRI, and HSE. </p><p>Join us and help shape the future of energy in the UK. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Responsible for high quality and timely engineering analysis of options and recommendations to policy teams. </p><p>• Lead on policy areas directly managed by the Engineer Hub, such as technical codes.</p><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables </strong></p><p>• Providing support in the delivery of the electricity price controls such as reopeners or RIIO3 and network regulation more generally </p><p>• Engaging with the network companies to find better ways of developing our networks – e.g., the deployment of smart grid technologies </p><p>• Providing support in the delivery of our network innovation competitions </p><p>• Providing the technical support necessary to consider and decide on changes to or derogations from network codes </p><p>• Assisting in the development of key areas of transmission and distribution policy </p><p>• Lead the delivery of key work streams and potentially manage staff input into the relevant areas of work </p><p>• Present policy and recommendations to senior management </p><p>• Act as a representative for Ofgem at external meetings, conferences and events explaining Ofgem’s position on particular issues </p><p>• Taking responsibility for drafting public documents or parts of documents. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><p>• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience, and Chartered Engineer (or working towards registration) </p><p>• Relevant experience in one or several of the following areas: Gas or Electricity Transmission or Distribution, network or system operations, system design and planning, network codes, smart grids and network innovation, asset management, performance and quality of service issues.</p><p>• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with good report drafting skills</p><p>• Ability to deliver key projects to challenging timescales</p><p>• Familiarity with key concepts of economic regulation </p><p>• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people. </p><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><p>• Demonstrable grasp of one of our key areas of work: policy development, economic principles, regulatory cost assessment, either through academic qualifications or previous posts </p><p>• Project Management experience and skills </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience, and Chartered Engineer (or working towards registration)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>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.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Buchanan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : N/A</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. 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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTMmdmVyaWZ5PTlkYzFjMzczNTAxNTY3ZWQ1ZGYzMTM0ZTc1Yzk3Y2Q2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTU1LWM5ODI0ZjlkNGQ4YzY0M2JkZDc2MmEwMDVhMjQ5NjFhNjhhZDU4YmM=" target="_blank">Role profile_Senior Engineer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 164kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTQmdmVyaWZ5PTc3NzhkMjcwMmYwMWJhNWI2MWViMzJmZjZkODVjNjZjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTU1LWM5ODI0ZjlkNGQ4YzY0M2JkZDc2MmEwMDVhMjQ5NjFhNjhhZDU4YmM=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Senior Engineer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 668kB)

Senior Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for a well-organised and detail-focused Finance and Procurement Administrator who enjoys supporting others and keeping essential processes running smoothly. You’ll bring a careful, methodical approach to financial administration, along with the confidence to work with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries and meet deadlines. This role suits someone who takes pride in accuracy, values good customer service, and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. If you’re motivated by public service and keen to build or develop your experience within finance and procurement, this is an excellent opportunity to make a valued contribution to Estyn’s work.</p><h4>Job description</h4><br><p>You will be responsible for processing purchase orders, supporting purchasing activities, maintaining supplier records, arranging staff travel, handling sensitive information securely, supporting audits, and providing general finance administration as required.</p><p><strong>Key tasks include:</strong></p><ul><li>Raise purchase requisitions/orders for goods and services, ensuring accuracy of supplier details, pricing, coding, and delivery information</li><li>Support budget holders and operational staff with purchasing processes, including PO creation and correct use of cost codes.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier records, including set-up/amendments (in line with control requirements).</li><li>Arrange travel and accommodation for inspection staff in line with organisational policies and cost guidelines.</li><li>Liaise with staff to confirm travel requirements, itineraries, and any changes at short notice.</li><li>Handle sensitive financial and personal data appropriately, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.</li><li>Support periodic checks by providing reports or evidence for internal review and external audit requests. </li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance function, including responding to internal/ external queries.</li><li>To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by Managers</li></ul><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p></p><p><strong>It’s essential that you have:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in an Accounts Payable/Finance role or similar.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise tasks, work accurately and with attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation to ensure the timely delivery of information and meeting of deadlines.</li><li>Experience of maintaining detailed records e.g. log’s, databases and spreadsheets.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive financial and personal data appropriately by maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.</li><li>Ability to use ICT effectively, including experience using a Financial/ Microsoft package e.g. Sage, Excel, Word, and Outlook.</li><li>Understanding on how to deliver a quality professional customer service.</li></ul><p><strong>It’s desirable that you:</strong></p><ul><li>Have experience of working in a service delivery or customer service environment.</li><li>Are working towards or willing to undertake a financial qualification.</li></ul><br><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £27,315, ESTYN contributes £7,913 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><br><p>In addition to a good work/life balance, job satisfaction, a supporting culture, ongoing learning and development opportunities and professional development, you can also expect other benefits, including the following:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and incremental points meaning that you will normally reach the maximum of the pay scale within two/three years of joining us.</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement – 41 days away from work each year (made up of 31 days of annual leave, plus 10 public/privilege holidays (pro-rated for those who work part-time).</li><li>Flexible working - We operate a flexi-time system, giving you the freedom to shape your working day in a way that suits you and meets business needs.</li><li>Support for your wellbeing – We provide an hour of wellbeing time per week (pro-rated) for staff. We also provide an employee assistance programme, free annual health checks, seasonal flu jabs, a free eye care scheme and access to Health Insurance Plans through Civil Service Healthcare.</li><li>Support for your family life – generous family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption leave.</li><li>Tax-free savings – Access to a cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Special offers and discounts – Access to a range of discounts and exclusive offers through the Civil Service Social Club – Sports and Leisure, the Civil Service Motoring Association, the Civil Service Insurance Society and the Charity for Civil Servants.</li></ul><br><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.<br><p>The selection process includes:</p><ul><li><strong>A sift of applications:</strong> The panel will consider all complete applications. The information you give us in your application is important in deciding whether we will invite you to the next selection stage. Candidates will be assessed at sift on all essential criteria as per the person specification. Desirable criteria will be assessed at sift where there is a strong field of candidates as a second stage after essential criteria have been considered. </li></ul><br><ul><li><strong>Assessment and Interview</strong>: Candidates invited to assessment and interview will be assessed on their skills, experience and behaviours in relation to the person specification. The assessment will consist of a range of tasks relevant to the role, as set out in the job description. Tasks will assess candidates’ numeracy, accuracy, communication skills and attention to detail. Full details of the assessment will be shared with candidates when they are invited to interview. The interview will consist of a panel interview and will take place <strong>5-6 February 2026 </strong>in Cardiff.</li></ul><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Guildford</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Lisa.Guildford@estyn.gov.wales" target="_blank">Lisa.Guildford@estyn.gov.wales</a></li><li>Telephone : 02920 446336</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@estyn.gov.wales" target="_blank">recruitment@estyn.gov.wales</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.estyn.gov.wales/working-us/current-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.estyn.gov.wales/working-us/current-vacancies</a><h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a>$(document).ready(function(){$('#print_button').show();});</li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Finance%20%26%20Procurement%20Administrator%20%28reference%20%3A%20443148%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983028.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983028.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Finance%20%26%20Procurement%20Administrator%20%28reference%20%3A%20443148%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983028" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1983028" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a>

Finance & Procurement Administrator

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for an exceptional Head of Programme to head up Ofgem’s delivery of the government’s ambitious Warm Homes Plan. This high-profile role will oversee a complex, multi-disciplinary programme designed to make homes warmer, greener, and more affordable to heat. You will provide strategic programme management leadership across multiple workstreams, ensuring clarity of direction, robust governance, and effective prioritisation. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and senior leadership, you will manage programme risks, resources, and critical decision pathways. Alongside this, you will champion inclusive leadership, foster professional development, and embed Ofgem’s values throughout the team. This is a unique opportunity to shape a transformative programme that supports consumers and accelerates the UK’s journey to net zero.<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li> Input, and co-ordinate input into business case as required;</li><li> Grow and manage a high performing programme team;</li><li> Identify and manage stakeholder relationships, highlighting the need for senior level engagement. Manage relevant internal and external relationships;</li><li> Communicates the vision and translate it into delivery objectives for the team;</li><li> Provides direction and guidance on development to the team;</li><li> Identify, secure, schedule and manage programme resources;</li><li> Oversee risk and issue management, and ensure mitigations are in place</li><li> Ensure realisation of benefits for customers;</li><li> Put in place and maintain effective programme controls, governance, reporting and assurance frameworks ;</li><li> Works with project leads and other stakeholders to ensure that dependencies are actively managed. Resolve issues between various programme elements;</li><li> Lead the programme to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.</li></ul><p>In line with the Government Project Delivery capability framework – <a href="https://projectdelivery.gov.uk/pdcf/programme-manager-g6/" target="_blank">Programme Manager G6.</a></p><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Implement and promote Government Project Delivery Profession best practice, and engage with the wider Ofgem project delivery profession to support sharing of best practice and improved ways of working.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables </strong></p><ul><li> Set up, maintain and improve, a framework for the management, monitoring and evaluation of the programme, including strong links with the wider Ofgem and DESNZ;</li><li> Produce updates, report and other programme documentation to agreed content and deadlines;</li><li> Input into drafting of communications, briefings, process and governance materials relevant to the programme;</li><li> Establish, and keep under review, clear responsibilities and ways of working, within Ofgem and with DESNZ. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li> Robust experience of leading significant change or transformation programmes <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><li> Strong track record of engaging with and influencing stakeholders at senior level <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><li> Experience of leading a change team</li><li> Skilled collaborator and strong communicator, able to work across a wide range of teams</li><li> Programme management, transformation, change Management practices qualification (or equivalent experience), for example: <ul><li>PRINCE2 Practitioner</li><li>Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner</li><li>Management of Risk Practitioner</li><li>Managing Portfolios Practitioner</li><li>Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner</li><li>APM Chartered Project Professional</li><li>Project Leadership Programme</li></ul></li><li>Leading and Managing Project Workstreams</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li> Proven aptitude for leadership through management of others (line/project/matrix management)</li><li>Understanding of the energy sector</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>You will also be asked to prepare presentation. Full details of the ​presentation will be included in the invitation to interview.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>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.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), and upload a copy of your CV anonymising all details where necessary.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p>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 [ <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>].</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lucy Dowding</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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.<br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. 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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTAmdmVyaWZ5PTU5YzdlODI4NGE5Njc2YjJiZjcwZTgxOWZlOTcyMmM2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NzcwLTdjZTdlMTZiOThiNjJmOWYyNThmOTVhZDQyYTA1MGYxZDMyYmRlODA=" target="_blank">Role Profile_444171 Head of Programme Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 159kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTEmdmVyaWZ5PTJmMGIxNmUyNDA4ZDkyYTFjNDc4NWVkMTNmNjhlMzZjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NzcwLTdjZTdlMTZiOThiNjJmOWYyNThmOTVhZDQyYTA1MGYxZDMyYmRlODA=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_444171 Head of Programme Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 653kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTImdmVyaWZ5PWZhYmY0MDQ4MmVjOGZjMWQwMzFiYjNjMjVmM2NlOTVjJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NzcwLTdjZTdlMTZiOThiNjJmOWYyNThmOTVhZDQyYTA1MGYxZDMyYmRlODA=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions Apr25 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

Head of Programme

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>You will lead the Campaigns and Voter Materials Team, a specialist team combining expertise in public communications, marketing, and accessibility .</p><p>The team works collaboratively across the Commission and with external partners to deliver campaigns and materials that are evidence-based, inclusive and trusted by voters and stakeholders.</p><p>The culture is professional, supportive and outward-looking, with a strong focus on learning, innovation and continuous improvement.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>This is a senior leadership role with national impact.</p><p>As Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials, you will lead the design and delivery of the Commission’s high-profile public awareness campaigns, ensuring voters across the UK have clear, accurate and timely information about elections and how to take part.</p><p>You will also oversee the Commission’s voter forms function, ensuring all materials meet legislative requirements, are accessible, and support both voters and electoral administrators.</p><p>Key aspects of the role include:</p><ul><li>Setting the strategic direction for UK-wide public awareness campaigns, adapting content in response to legislative change, so that voters have accurate, up-to-date information.</li><li>Leading the delivery of high-profile, multi-million-pound campaigns that drive voter registration, participation and engagement.</li><li>Acting as the senior client for creative and media buying agencies, ensuring strong performance, evaluation and value for money.</li><li>Overseeing the development and maintenance of accurate, accessible voter forms.</li><li>Managing significant budgets, forecasting spend, and ensuring campaign activity remains within statutory limits.</li><li>Providing inclusive, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>This role plays a critical part in helping voters confidently participate in elections and in supporting the resilience of the UK’s democratic system. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>This role would suit an experienced senior communications or campaigns leader who is motivated by public impact and complex national delivery.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li>Significant experience leading large-scale public awareness or marketing campaigns, including paid-for advertising.</li><li>Strong understanding of applying behavioural science and insight to improve campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Proven experience managing agency contracts and complex supplier relationships.</li><li>Confidence managing substantial budgets and operating within statutory or regulatory constraints.</li><li>A track record of inclusive leadership, developing high-performing teams through change.</li><li>The ability to interpret legislative or policy change and translate it into clear, effective public communications.</li></ul><p>Experience working in a regulated, public sector or politically sensitive environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £71,618, The Electoral Commission contributes £20,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li><p>This is a rare opportunity to shape national media campaigns seen by millions of people across the UK and to make a direct contribution to democratic participation.</p><p>We offer a strong total reward package, including:</p><ul><li>Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)</li><li>28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)</li><li>Study support for professional qualifications</li><li>Ongoing learning and development opportunities</li><li>Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.</p><p>When applying, please <strong>provide an anonymised CV</strong> which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:</p><p>Do not include:</p><ul><li>Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details</li><li>Your date of birth or age</li><li>Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers</li><li>A photo of yourself</li><li>Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age</li><li>There is no requirement to include your primary education details.</li></ul><p><strong>Do include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your employment history including employers and dates of employment</li><li>Explanation for gaps in your history</li><li>Your duties, responsibilities and achievements</li></ul><p><strong>If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.<br><br></strong></p><p>Supporting disabled applicants</p><p>The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.</p><p>There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.</p><p>If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.</p><p>Key dates</p><ul><li>Application deadline: 21st January 2026 (23:59)</li><li>Interviews (1st stage): 30th January 2026</li><li>Interviews (2nd stage): 6th &amp; 9th February 2026</li><li>Anticipated start date: 4th May 2026</li></ul><p>Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>Open to UK nationals only.<h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process<br><br>At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.<br><br>If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.<br><br>How to Make a Complaint<br><br>If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:<br><br><a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br>Please include the following information:<br><br>The job title or reference number<br><br>A clear explanation of your concern<br><br>Any relevant supporting information<br><br>Your preferred contact details<br><br>We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.<br><br>Our Commitment<br><br>All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.<br><br>If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwNDEmdmVyaWZ5PWM4ZTYyN2YxMzg0MDFjYzU5MzhkMWRlMDJhNTZjZGZiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzE2LWJmN2E3NjAxMWE4YTc3NDIwYWZhMTJiZWM2MzNjODY4M2UxODAyM2M=" target="_blank">Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials JD 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwNDImdmVyaWZ5PWIwNTUxZjBmMDJiMmEyZWQ4ZTU3ODhhMDhkMGVhMDM4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzE2LWJmN2E3NjAxMWE4YTc3NDIwYWZhMTJiZWM2MzNjODY4M2UxODAyM2M=" target="_blank">How to anonymise your CV Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 191kB)

Head of Campaigns

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The postholder will have responsibility for setting and delivering our vision for the policy, system and retail market changes needed to drive a significant increase in consumer-led flex and defining Ofgem’s role within that. They will oversee a programme of work to facilitate the significant growth needed in consumer-led flex, and deepen our understanding of the implications of this growth for the retail market and all consumers, surfacing key strategic questions and policy trade-offs that can be difficult to identify at the individual workstream level.</p><p>In line with Ofgem’s vision for the retail market, the postholder will need to ensure that policy environment enables and facilitates the innovation and investment we need in the market such that it is attracting new entrants and new products and services, whilst at the same time ensuring that consumers are able to participate and benefit.</p><p>This will involve cross-team and multi-disciplinary working to oversee and deliver a number of significant programmes of work on time, on budget and to a high standard through effective management and support of multiple teams. The postholder will need to demonstrate exceptional inclusive people and enterprise leadership, ongoing professional development and commitment to Ofgem values.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Deliver a programme of work that responds to the Government’s consumer flex ambitions, managing and co-ordinating successful outcomes across teams, Ofgem and professions.</li><li>Take responsibility for setting and delivering our vision for the policy, system and retail market changes needed to drive a significant increase in consumer-led flex and defining Ofgem’s role within that. Develop, plan and deliver work outcomes, including clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics.</li><li>Accountable for agreeing and delivering on budget and resource requirements.</li><li>Encourage and support development of colleagues within teams and create a positive work environment, supporting individuals to do the best that they can and to develop in role.</li><li>Provide strong leadership to create an inclusive culture which values diversity and takes an evidence-based approach to embedding D&amp;I considerations in all decision making and delivery.</li></ul><p>Key Outputs and Deliverables</p><p>Delivery</p><ul><li>Work with and across existing teams to ensure delivery of existing consumer-led flexibility commitments and assess whether these activities are sufficient to meet CP2030 ambitions and what is needed to fill any gaps.</li><li>Develop and deliver the long-term programme of work, including assessing ongoing resource requirements and governance arrangements for Ofgem to deliver our retail flex ambitions, beyond the flexibility roadmap.</li><li>Deliver specific market and policy interventions that further Ofgem’s vision for the retail market with regard to flexibility, including ensuring fair prices, consumer protection, and an efficient, low-cost energy transition.</li><li>Work with external stakeholders to deliver targeted interventions in the market where necessary.</li><li>Effectively advise GEMA, Senior Leadership Team, and the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) on the regulatory and policy decisions and risks which impact upon consumers, stakeholders, and the organisation.</li><li>Portfolio management <ul><li>Build a high performing, high morale, set of teams.</li><li>Ensure strong project management tools and practices, including prudent management of the associated budgets.</li><li>Developing organisational capacity to deliver.</li><li>Establish robust governance processes ensuring a balance between strong oversight and ability to respond in an agile fashion.</li></ul></li><li>Relationship management <ul><li>Lead senior engagement with Government, other regulators, and relevant external stakeholders, building strong relationships, and identifying situations in which escalation is necessary.</li><li>Be a visible and accessible representative of Ofgem, providing effective and intelligent input to relevant stakeholders.</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>A strategic and inspirational leader within the Energy Industry - significant and proven senior leadership experience. Comfortable managing a team within a complex policy environment, motivating and inspiring staff to deliver strategic priorities and setting the required direction. (Lead)</li><li>Ability to deliver through others – experience of delivering through cross Organisation teams. Driving delivery through critical contributions from several partners to deliver complex Programmes successfully.</li><li>A strong communicator – highly credible communication skills, with experience of building strong stakeholder relationships, high emotional intelligence and the ability to engender trusted relationships that achieve buy-in and commitment from senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.</li><li>Understanding of retail market dynamics and different actors in this space –Knowledge of policy impact on retail markets dynamics from all areas of contribution</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £90,000, OFGEM contributes £26,073 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>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.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>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. </p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1000 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. </p><p>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. </p><p>Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of Artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><p><br><br></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Jon Townley</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should email The Head of Talent Acquisition at: <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4NjgmdmVyaWZ5PTI4YjM2ZGUyYWIyZTYxMTA3ODFkNTVkMWNlN2JlMDY2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0Njc3LTNiZmQyMDYzOWNmNmJiYWU5YjM5NTdiYmVjMDAzYjRmZGZhNjU4MmE=" target="_blank">Deputy Director – Retail Flexibility and Consumer Experience Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 675kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4NjkmdmVyaWZ5PWU2N2UwODhkODQ0MjZlZjk4MDU4N2MyMWI4N2E2ODEzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0Njc3LTNiZmQyMDYzOWNmNmJiYWU5YjM5NTdiYmVjMDAzYjRmZGZhNjU4MmE=" target="_blank">Role Profile- DD Retail Flxibility and consumer experience Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 152kB)

Deputy Director- Retail Flexibility and Consumer Experience

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Administration Officer - Cardiff Magistrates Court (Ref: 12808)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About the Electoral Commission </strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process. </p><p>As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the role </strong></p><p>We are currently seeking a number of full time, or equivalent, lawyers to join the Commission’s Legal Team. </p><p>As a UK-wide organisation, we welcome applications from lawyers qualified in any of the jurisdictions in the UK (England &amp; Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) to join our Legal Team. </p><p>For this recruitment round we are particularly keen to encourage applications from lawyers based in Scotland, but applications from across the UK will be equally considered and the ultimate appointments will be based on merit. </p><p>As a statutory body, the Commission relies on its Legal Team for high quality legal advice to advance its objectives and ensure it exercises its functions lawfully. </p><p>You will provide high quality legal advice and assistance to the Commission including: </p><ul><li>advising on electoral law including during major political events such as UK Parliamentary General Elections, local elections, PCC elections, mayoral elections, referendums and elections for the devolved parliaments, </li></ul><ul><li>advising on regulatory decisions and enforcement action affecting political parties and campaigners, </li></ul><ul><li>working on proposed legislation and the implementation of new legislation, and </li></ul><ul><li>advising on the Commission’s wider legal obligations as a public body. </li></ul><p>Since the Commission operates in a niche area, we do not require or expect candidates to have experience of electoral law but experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and public and administrative law will be essential. </p><p>You will be supported by one of the Senior Lawyers and receive training in role. </p><p><strong>bout the team </strong></p><p>You’ll be joining the Legal Team, part of the Devolution and Law directorate. </p><p>The team is currently comprised of a Head of Legal, a Legal Management Team of Senior Lawyers, Lawyers and a Legal Officer, under the Commission’s General Counsel. </p><p>We are a collaborative, supportive and solutions focused team that works closely with colleagues across the Commission. </p><p>We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive and innovative in the way we provide legal advice. Our work is high-profile and varied with electoral reform, the regulation of parties and candidates, and devolution all being hot topics across the whole of the UK. The work is interesting, intellectually challenging, and varied. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Who we’re looking for </strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you will need to: </p><ul><li>be fully entitled to practice in England &amp; Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland under the rules of the relevant national Law Society, Bar Council or Faculty of Advocates. This includes those dual qualified to also practice in any of the above jurisdictions. </li></ul><ul><li>have experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and administrative and public law. </li></ul><ul><li>have strong legal analytical skills, a sound public law knowledge base and the ability confidently and effectively to interpret and apply new and complex legislation. </li></ul><p>For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification. </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £59,971, The Electoral Commission contributes £17,373 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li><p><strong>Why work for us? </strong></p><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to democracy in the UK by providing high quality legal advice to the Commission. You’ll gain exposure to high profile stakeholders, play a key role during major electoral events, and develop expertise in electoral law. </p><p>We offer a strong total reward package, including: </p><ul><li>Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) </li></ul><ul><li>28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) </li></ul><ul><li>Study support for professional qualifications </li></ul><ul><li>Ongoing learning and development opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more </li></ul></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. </p><p>When applying, please <strong>provide an anonymised CV</strong>which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: </p><p><strong>Do not include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details </li></ul><ul><li>Your date of birth or age </li></ul><ul><li>Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers </li></ul><ul><li>A photo of yourself </li></ul><ul><li>Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age </li></ul><ul><li>There is no requirement to include your primary education details. </li></ul><p><strong>Do include:</strong></p><ul><li>Your employment history including employers and dates of employment </li></ul><ul><li>Explanation for gaps in your history </li></ul><ul><li>Your duties, responsibilities and achievements </li></ul><p><strong>If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.</strong></p><p><strong>Supporting disabled applicants </strong></p><p>The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview. </p><p>To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. </p><p><strong>Key dates </strong></p><ul><li>Application deadline: <strong>18 January 2026</strong> (23:59) </li></ul><ul><li>Interviews: Week commencing <strong>2 February 2026</strong></li></ul><p>Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. </p><p>Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to undertake a written assessment. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process<br><br>At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.<br><br>If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.<br><br>How to Make a Complaint<br><br>If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:<br><br><a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a><br><br>Please include the following information:<br><br>The job title or reference number<br><br>A clear explanation of your concern<br><br>Any relevant supporting information<br><br>Your preferred contact details<br><br>We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.<br><br>Our Commitment<br><br>All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.<br><br>If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a>.<br><br><a href="https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x" target="_blank">https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x</a>

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