Head Of Strategy

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 ambitious, high-profile strategic work with implications for consumers and the future energy system. Youll be at the heart of the Cost Allocation and Recovery Review, exploring how energy pricing can evolve as investment, electrification and consumer flexibility transform the system. Leading a small and flexible team, youll help establish clear strategic direction across complex, cross-cutting issues that reach across Ofgems Markets and Infrastructure groups.

This is a highly influential position with the scope to shape thinking on some of the most significant questions surrounding future energy pricing. Youll work closely with senior leaders across Ofgem and engage with government, industry and consumer stakeholders, bringing together different perspectives to help develop approaches that are efficient, fair and practical while supporting Net Zero and growth.

Were looking for someone with significant strategic leadership capabilities and the judgement to navigate complex policy questions, evaluate competing evidence and translate uncertainty into clear direction. Youll combine this with accomplished team and programme leadership, excellent problem-solving capabilities and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, build consensus and challenge constructively.

Youll have the platform to influence Ofgems wider strategic direction and contribute to decisions with long-term implications for consumers and the energy system. Alongside the breadth, visibility and cross-organisational reach of the role, Ofgems Flexible Resourcing model offers the opportunity to apply your expertise across priority projects and work collaboratively with specialists from across the organisation.

We have a critical purpose to protect consumers while helping build a lower-carbon, more secure energy system that is fit for the future. Join us and help modernise the strategic approach to energy pricing, shaping arrangements that support electrification, Net Zero and growth while ensuring the interests of consumers remain at the heart of change.

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Job description

and high-profile issues, helping to shape the future direction of energy pricing

and consumer regulation.

consumer perspectives to identify options, evaluate trade-offs and develop

recommendations for senior decision-makers.

and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality work.

and drawing on expertise from subject matter experts, economists, analysts and

lawyers.

clear choices and recommendations.

stakeholders to understand emerging issues, test ideas and build support for

policy development.

governance, risk management and delivery against objectives.

improve ways of working and drive continuous improvement.

Person specification

issues, bringing together diverse evidence and

perspectives to develop clear recommendations and shape

direction. (LEAD)

experience of using quantitative and qualitative evidence

to evaluate complex trade-offs and support effective

decision-making.

performing teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

or workstreams, including establishing governance,

managing risks and driving delivery through others.

with the ability to build consensus, challenge

constructively and communicate complex issues to senior

decision-makers.