Cyber Security Policy Lead

Job summary

Could you help shape the policies that will protect the future of Great Britain's energy system? Ofgem is looking for a Cyber Security Policy Lead to strengthen cyber resilience across the energy sector and support the secure transition to Net Zero.

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.

This is a permanent opportunity to work on some of the most important cyber challenges facing the energy sector today. You'll be helping to keep the systems we all rely on secure as the industry undergoes one of the biggest periods of change in its history.

You'll be joining a friendly, fun team where people genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another. Better still, you'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with Great Britain's energy networks set to undergo significant transformation over the next 6–12 months, placing you at the forefront of ensuring they're secure, resilient and ready for the future.

Job description

We're looking for someone with experience leading policy development in a technical area, such as cyber security, alongside experience balancing complex risks, trade-offs and wider commercial or economic considerations. You'll also bring experience managing delivery, building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and communicating complex technical issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.

What's more, you'll discover an environment where people enjoy what they do, support one another and know how to have fun along the way. Combined with an outstanding benefits package and plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills, you'll be enabled to thrive both professionally and personally.

We have a critical purpose to ensure the energy sector remains secure, resilient and ready for the future. Join us and help shape the policies that will protect Great Britain's energy system for generations to come.

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:

• Experience of leading policy development in a technical area, such as cyber security, of high-profile, cross-agency workstreams, and managing the input of relevant analytical, technical, and legal experts to appraise policy proposals. (LEAD)

• Experience of making policy or strategy decisions that balance risks, trade-offs, and wider commercial and economic considerations. Able to understand, communicate and balance security or technical needs, alongside wider duties. (LEAD)

• Experience of managing delivery by set clear goals and priorities, supports others to solve problems, overcome challenges, seeking feedback and means of continuous improvement.

• Experience of ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences.

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £49,452, OFGEM contributes £14,326 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.

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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 basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The