Senior Policy Manager

Ofgem is working at the forefront of the fight to deliver a cleaner, fairer and more secure energy future, helping combat the challenges facing todays energy system while driving the reforms needed to support Net Zero. Were looking for Senior Policy Managers to join us and lead high-profile, high-impact work that will help shape the future of Great Britains electricity markets and system operation.

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 two permanent opportunities with the chance to influence some of the most significant developments taking place across the energy sector today. Youll work at the heart of major programmes that are helping transform how the energy system operates for consumers and industry alike. Youll be part of a portfolio responsible for supporting a reliable, affordable and secure electricity system as the country transitions towards Net Zero. You could be deployed to either of the following teams depending on your skills, experience and interests:

• The Markets and Operational Reforms team:we are responsible for delivering balancing and settlement reforms under the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme, working closely with DESNZ and NESO to deliver a fair, affordable, secure and efficient electricity system.

• The System Operation team: we are responsible for policies related to system operation, balancing cost and operational dispatch, restoration, NESO markets and the development or arrangements for dedicated network service provision.

You'll have the chance to collaborate with influential stakeholders, contribute to nationally important priorities and help shape solutions to some of the most complex challenges facing the energy system. The breadth of the work and the scale of its impact mean you'll be able to influence outcomes that matter to consumers, businesses and the future of energy in Great Britain.

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:

• Project Management skills: Proven ability utilising project management tools and techniques to scope, plan, manage resources and stakeholders to deliver projects at pace. [Lead criteria]

• Policy analysis / policy development: the ability to identify, analyse, and articulate complex problems; assess costs and benefits, identify need for analytical, technical, or legal support, and present robust policy recommendations which highlight risks, trade-offs and wider impacts. [Lead Criteria]

• Collaboration skills: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills that effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences in written documents and orally. Ability to frame policy options and present appropriate analysis to support senior decision-making.

• Sector knowledge or experience: Knowledge or experience working in electricity regulation, electricity system operation or energy markets, particularly GB and/or EU energy markets.