Policy Advisor

Job summary

Ofgem is fighting to build a cleaner, smarter energy system, helping combat the challenges of tomorrow by reimagining how Britain's energy networks are regulated. We're looking for a Policy Advisor to join us and help shape the next generation of price control frameworks that will support consumers and Net Zero for years to come.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.

We're offering a permanent opportunity to join our Future Frameworks team, where you'll help influence the long-term future of energy regulation at a pivotal moment for the sector. You'll contribute to the development of the next generation of price control frameworks for regulated energy network companies, working on innovative ideas that will shape how networks operate beyond 2031. This is a rare chance to work on forward-looking policy in an area that encourages strategic thinking, fresh perspectives and new approaches.

Working across policy, analysis and stakeholder engagement, you'll help test and challenge established thinking while contributing to the future evolution of our regulatory framework. You'll enjoy broad exposure across the team, collaborating with colleagues from different specialisms and engaging with industry and government as part of a fast-moving and highly collaborative environment.

Job description

We're looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience of working with a range of stakeholders and a genuine interest in public policy, energy or Net Zero. You'll be an excellent communicator who can manage competing priorities, think strategically and contribute to complex projects with confidence.

In return, you'll join an inclusive organisation where you'll play a meaningful role in shaping the future of Britain's energy networks. Alongside flexible working, an excellent pension and generous annual leave, you'll benefit from varied work across Ofgem through our Flexible Resourcing model and gain exposure to a broad range of strategic policy activity.

We have a critical purpose to develop the next generation of price control frameworks for Britain's regulated energy network companies. Join us and help challenge existing approaches, shape future regulation and ensure the energy system continues to deliver for consumers in a rapidly changing world.

Person specification

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential criteria. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills (LEAD)

• Demonstrative experience in engaging with/managing multiple stakeholders.(LEAD)

• Demonstrable interest and/ or experience in public policy/energy/net zero

• Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,232, OFGEM contributes £10,206 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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 candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential 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. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.

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 [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn].

At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete