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<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)

OFGEM

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>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>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 have opportunities to join our Operational Delivery Profession where you will be responsible for a wide range of duties. The opportunities available are a great starting point for those who are looking for their first step into a career within the Energy sector, Ofgem and of course other areas within the Civil Service. You’ll be working alongside an experienced and supportive line manager and full training will be provided. The Operations Delivery profession pride themselves on being a friendly and collaborative profession who will be there to help and support you through your Ofgem journey.</p><p>To be successful in this role you will be a detail-oriented individual who excels in making well-supported decisions. Having good organisational skills will enable you to prioritise your workload effectively. You’ll also need to show that you can successfully establish positive working relationships with different colleagues across Ofgem and our external partners.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Operational Delivery Team, (who are members of the cross government Profession) deliver operational excellence across all aspects of service delivery and business support, helping Ofgem to deliver its priorities by administering efficient and trusted services. The post holder will be part of the Operations Team, within Ofgem’s Delivery and Schemes directorate, the part of Ofgem that focusses on the delivery and administration of Environmental and Social schemes. There may also be opportunities for deployment to other areas in the future.</p><p>This role provides an exciting opportunity to support Ofgem, as we work to protect energy consumers, especially vulnerable people, by ensuring they are treated fairly and benefit from a cleaner, greener environment. Ofgem is a supportive and inclusive organisation, where we understand we are better and stronger, the more diverse we are. This role will work to help deliver the team and portfolio objectives and they will work in one of the above areas or a combination of them.</p><p><strong>Please note this role has been advertised as Case Reviewer but is known internally as Operations Analyst.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews for this campaign will be held in person in our Cardiff office.</strong></p><p>We will be holding an online recruitment open event on <strong>07/01/2026</strong> where you can find out more about this role and put your questions to our panel. Book your ticket at the following link: <a href="https://buytickets.at/ofgem/1994593" target="_blank">https://buytickets.at/ofgem/1994593</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work independently, applying attention to detail when reviewing data and documentation, and drawing on information from multiple sources to support well-informed, evidence-based decisions.<strong> (LEAD CRITERIA)</strong></li><li>Ability to follow processes accurately and efficiently, demonstrating strong organisational and time management skills to ensure responsibilities are delivered in line with agreed KPIs.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle enquiries professionally via phone and email.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,854, OFGEM contributes £7,489 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> 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 answer 3 application questions evidencing how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your answers, 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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NTkmdmVyaWZ5PTU3OWI4MWIzMjI0MmVmMjUyM2ZjNDQ4MTMwYmRmZGJh" target="_blank">442480 Operations Analyst Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 140kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NjAmdmVyaWZ5PTA1NTcxOTUwMTNjYzY4ODMxYzAwMWJjNDlhNTVmMWEx" target="_blank">442480 Operations Analyst - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 663kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU5NjEmdmVyaWZ5PTBhZjBkNjVmMGFmNmMzZTg4ZTg0YmE0ODFlMjRiYTc1" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions Apr25 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

Case Reviewer (Glasgow)

<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

<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 are seeking a confident and experienced Customer Service Team Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of managing customer service teams with energy and empathy. You’ll bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support your team to consistently deliver outstanding service. You’ll be adept at monitoring performance, providing constructive feedback, and managing underperformance with clarity and fairness.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Resilience and composure under pressure are essential, along with a positive attitude toward change and a commitment to continuous improvement. You’ll be proactive in identifying training needs and supporting team development through coaching and cross-skilling, helping individuals grow and succeed. Confidence in raising operational issues and contributing to workforce planning discussions is key, as is a highly organised approach and strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</p><p>Above all, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p>Please note this role is known internally as Engagement Team Manager.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Proven experience in managing a high performing customer service team in a call centre, with a focus on delivering a high-quality service (lead criteria) </strong></li><li> Demonstrated ability to monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and address underperformance or behavioural issues</li><li> Confidence in using and embedding digital tools with a proactive attitude towards AI and automation to improve internal processes and service delivery</li><li> Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, embrace change, and contribute to continuous improvement while promoting a culture of inclusion and wellbeing</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</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/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), 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, Ability 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>As part of the application process, you will need to complete and pass the online Civil Service Tests – <strong>Civil Service Verbal Reasoning &amp; Management Judgement Test . </strong>More information on preparing for this test can be found <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-service-online-tests" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>You will also be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘supporting statement’ evidencing how your experience meets the essential criteria on the attached role profile. </p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview where they will be assessed using behaviours-based questions and a selection of experience-based questions specific to the role. </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><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 : Lynn Robertson</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>Online test instructions</h4>The tests are not timed but please ensure that you allow sufficient time to complete the Civil Service Tests and your application before the deadline as late applications will not be accepted<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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzMTkmdmVyaWZ5PTJmZjk5NjcyNzUzNDY0ZDE1Yzc5ZjdiOTFkNjVmYjJhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1NjE3NzAzLTVmMzZjOTE0NTdhNjUxMjA3NWUwYjNjNDMzZjE0Mzg4MzQxOTM0MWY=" target="_blank">Customer Service Team Manager 441547 candidate pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 664kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzMjAmdmVyaWZ5PWM5MjVjMWU2ZGZlYTE4Y2ViYjJjZjZiMGZjYWIzNzAwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1NjE3NzAzLTVmMzZjOTE0NTdhNjUxMjA3NWUwYjNjNDMzZjE0Mzg4MzQxOTM0MWY=" target="_blank">Role Profile_Customer Service Team Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 146kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzMjEmdmVyaWZ5PTlmZWM5N2E5MzM4M2FkNjFlNjViNzIxMGU4ZWEzMjUxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1NjE3NzAzLTVmMzZjOTE0NTdhNjUxMjA3NWUwYjNjNDMzZjE0Mzg4MzQxOTM0MWY=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 372kB)

Customer Service Team Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>Ofgem is at the forefront of the fight to reform how Britain’s electricity market works, reshaping pricing to strengthen energy security and cut long‑term costs for consumers. We’re looking for a Principal Expert to join us and play a leading role in shaping one of the most significant market reforms underway, influencing how investment decisions are made across the energy system.<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 a permanent opportunity to work on one of the highest‑profile programmes in the UK energy landscape. This role sits at the heart of Reformed National Pricing, a major DESNZ‑led programme where Ofgem has a central influence on policy design and regulatory direction. You’ll operate in a complex, fast‑moving environment, applying deep expertise to shape outcomes that will have long‑term impact on consumers and the energy system.<br><br>You’ll join a high-performing and diverse team working on strategic investment that underpins a low‑carbon, flexible and cost‑effective electricity system. This is a role with real agency and visibility, offering the chance to lead thinking, influence senior decision‑makers and contribute to reforms that will define how the system evolves for decades to come.<h4>Job description</h4>We’re looking for someone with authoritative knowledge of the GB energy landscape, strong policy judgement and the confidence to operate as a recognised expert in a complex environment. You’ll bring credibility, analytical strength and the ability to influence across organisational and professional boundaries, translating complexity into clear, well‑balanced strategic insight.<br><br>In return, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive organisation that values intellectual rigour and thoughtful challenge. We offer working that best suits your professional style, a supportive expert community, a generous civil service pension and a benefits package that reflects the seniority and importance of this role.<br><br>We have a critical purpose to shape Reformed National Pricing and ensure regulatory frameworks send the right signals for investment, innovation and system resilience, delivering a low‑carbon electricity system that works better for consumers.<br><br>If you want to work at the forefront of market reform and apply your expertise where it truly matters, read on and find out more.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential: </p><ul><li>Comprehensive and proven knowledge of energy markets and the influence of key regulatory measures, including transmission access rights, network charging frameworks, and the connection regimes <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><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 presenting the risks, trade-offs, and wider commercial and economic considerations to decision makers <strong>(LEAD)</strong></li><li>Proven experience of managing people, directly or as part of virtual teams, and delivering projects against challenging deadlines with minimal supervision, and the ability to react appropriately to fast changing circumstances and unforeseen challenges </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences </li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated understanding and experience of analysing market behaviour of storage and demand side resources </li><li>Familiarity with licensing and industry codes frameworks and change process </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>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</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.<br><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 : 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. 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Principal Policy Expert

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<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>



<p><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p>We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to work within&nbsp;our&nbsp;policy,&nbsp;evidence and&nbsp;influencing team to&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;change&nbsp;for people with breast cancer in&nbsp;Scotland.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>You’ll&nbsp;play a key role leading the development and delivery of&nbsp;our&nbsp;policy and public affairs work in&nbsp;Scotland.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;develop evidence-based policy positions, and design and deliver&nbsp;influencing plans in line with&nbsp;our&nbsp;new strategy.&nbsp;Over the coming year this will include&nbsp;our engagement ahead of&nbsp;and following&nbsp;the&nbsp;Scottish Parliament election&nbsp;and with the new Scottish Government.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;also support the roll out of campaigning activity&nbsp;in Scotland&nbsp;and act as a key spokesperson for the charity in&nbsp;Scotland, representing us in the media as well as with campaigners and senior stakeholders.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>About you</strong></p>
<p>You’ll&nbsp;have experience of working in relevant policy or public affairs roles developing policy positions and materials,&nbsp;and a proven ability to build strong external contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Along with&nbsp;strong analytical&nbsp;and communication&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;have&nbsp;the ability to work well independently&nbsp;while&nbsp;managing&nbsp;a varied workload, and the&nbsp;capability&nbsp;to lead projects and work with teams across the UK.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You’ll&nbsp;have a good understanding of the current health policy landscape in&nbsp;Scotland&nbsp;or the UK as well as knowledge of&nbsp;Scottish&nbsp;or&nbsp;UK&nbsp;parliamentary processes and legislative systems.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Job description and benefits</strong></p>
<p>Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.</p>
<p><strong>Primary location of role and hybrid working</strong></p>
<p>This role is primarily based in our Glasgow office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>When applying</strong></p>
<p>We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. <br>If you’ve any immediate questions please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a></p>
<p><strong>Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion</strong></p>
<p>We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.</p>
<p><strong>Closing date </strong>12&nbsp;January 2026 9am</p>
<p>Interview date week commencing 12 January 2026</p>
<p>We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.</p>

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