Licensing Coordinator

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.

This role is based within our Enforcement & Emerging Issues (E&EI) Directorate. E&EI covers a range of core regulatory areas including market entry, oversight of industry codes, enforcement, cross cutting strategic change projects and promotion and protection of integrity and transparency in the wholesale gas and electricity markets. The Directorate comprises three portfolios: Industry Rules, Enforcement and Wholesale Market Oversight & International.

This role will be within the Industry Rules portfolio, working in Ofgem's Licensing team. This is a challenging area: it is a high-profile and evolving area of work, responsible for granting, modifying and revoking licences to regulated parties. We have seen increasing volumes and complexity in the applications we are receiving meaning the team requires additional support. You will work predominantly on licence applications with opportunities to build expertise across different licencable activity areas from generation and retail to networks.

The role requires effective collaboration with your peers, policy teams and Directorates across Ofgem to manage interdependencies and identify risk, emerging policy issues or complex cases. The work will be varied and will involve regular engagement with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Are you an organised and analytical individual ready to take on new challenges? We’re seeking a motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and can prioritise effectively to meet deadlines while managing shifting priorities with confidence. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll assess complex information and provide insightful recommendations, ensuring high-quality decision-making. Your strong communication skills—both verbal and written—will allow you to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders alike.

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate in a team environment while also taking ownership of bespoke projects independently. Building and maintaining strong relationships will be central to your role, enabling you to work seamlessly with key internal and external stakeholders.

If you’re looking for a role that values your skills, initiative, and ability to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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 is in 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.