Head of Gas System Management
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Cardiff
- 63,443 - 86,547
Job Description
Job summary
Ofgem is Great Britains independent energy regulator. Were at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.
Were offering a permanent role with the chance to lead a strategically important area of energy regulation as the gas system transitions towards Net Zero and embraces future gas sources. Youll take a leading role in shaping how the GB gas network evolves while continuing to support security, affordability and resilience for consumers. With changing patterns of system use and emerging technologies creating new challenges and opportunities, youll help ensure regulation remains fit for a rapidly changing energy landscape.
This is a broad and highly influential leadership role spanning the present and future of Britains gas system, with the scope to shape strategic thinking across Ofgem and the wider sector. Youll lead a specialist multidisciplinary team and work closely with government, network companies, industry and consumer representatives, building Gas System Management and Future Gas Strategy as recognised centres of expertise while influencing how the sector responds to major long-term change.
Job description
Youll have the platform to influence the future direction of a nationally significant energy system within an inclusive organisation that values diverse perspectives, with flexible, part-time and job-share arrangements considered to help support every way of working.
We have a critical purpose to ensure Great Britains gas system continues to support energy security, affordability and resilience. Join us and help steer this critical network through major change, shape its future strategic direction and ensure it continues to deliver for consumers.
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:
- Significant expertise in economic regulation or development of policy in relation to complex sectors, demonstrated through a proven track record of delivering complex operational, management and/or strategic decisions or reforms within the energy sector or a comparable regulated industry. (LEAD)
- Strong track record of successfully engaging, advising and influencing senior stakeholders, including Government, regulated entities, industry bodies and senior leadership, building support for complex regulatory and policy outcomes. (LEAD)
- Experience of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams, including supporting capability development, knowledge sharing and effective resource management.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical, operational and regulatory issues clearly and concisely to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Strong programme and delivery management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple strategic workstreams, manage risks, dependencies and trade-offs, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex and changing environment.
