Senior Policy Lead

The future of Britain's electricity market is being rewritten and this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping it. Join Ofgem in a Senior Policy Lead role at a pivotal moment for the energy sector, where your expertise will help deliver major reforms that support a secure, low-carbon and affordable electricity system.

Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving towards Net Zero while protecting energy consumers, especially those in vulnerable circumstances. This is a rare opportunity to influence one of the most significant reform programmes in the energy system. You'll join a highly skilled, collaborative team working on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), helping to shape the future of how electricity is traded, balanced and delivered across Great Britain. The work is fast-paced, intellectually challenging and highly visible, giving you real impact on decisions that affect millions.

You’ll have the chance to lead complex, strategic policy development, contribute to national debate and work closely with government and key system stakeholders. The role offers stretch, visibility and purpose, with plenty of variety and opportunities to develop and grow.

We’re looking for someone with strong energy market knowledge and experience of shaping complex policy. If you bring strategic thinking, excellent judgement and a collaborative approach, you’ll thrive in this role and be well positioned to progress.

We offer flexible working, a culture built on trust and inclusion, and a clear focus on your wellbeing and development. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organisation that values your contribution and gives you the platform to make a difference. We have a critical purpose to deliver market reform that supports the future of energy in Britain and focuses on better outcomes for consumers and a more sustainable, resilient marketplace. Join us and help shape a system fit for the future.

• Deep understanding of energy markets and the economics of investment and operation in those markets, including Wholesale Market, trading, balancing services markets, CfD scheme and network charging and access.
• Proven experience and strong skills in policy development, including identifying, analysing, and articulating complex problems; working with analytical, technical, and legal professionals to develop solutions and options; and presenting policy recommendations that consider the trade-offs and risks, and dependencies that help senior colleagues reach a decision.
• Proven ability to think strategically and produce and use quantitative and qualitative evidence to develop a thoughtful and independent viewpoint.
• Proven experience of managing and delivering projects against challenging deadlines with minimal supervision, and the ability to react appropriately to fast changing circumstances and unforeseen challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences.

Behaviours we’ll assess you against during the selection process include:

• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Technical skills we’ll assess you against during the selection process can be found in the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details.

Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. 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.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities.

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.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Further information about the role and application process can be found via Civil Service Jobs.