London £52,397 - £62,699
National £49,452 - £58,519
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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
As Great Britain builds a greener and more secure energy system, we need to forge stronger connections beyond our borders. Ofgem is looking for a Senior Policy Manager to help shape the future of electricity interconnection, develop cross-border energy policies and support a cleaner, more secure and more resilient future.
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, full-time opportunity to help shape the future of electricity interconnection, strengthen energy security, accelerate Net Zero and deliver lasting benefits for consumers.
You'll develop innovative frameworks for future interconnector projects, offshore hybrid assets and cross-border arrangements, shaping how future interconnection is delivered and financed. As part of a passionate, collaborative team, you'll help deliver projects that will improve energy security, increase system flexibility and maximise renewable energy generation.
We're looking for someone with proven expertise in policy development and/or delivery in a commercial or public sector landscape, coupled with experience of negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders, including international partners. Youll bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities across a varied portfolio. Your knowledge of energy markets, particularly GB and/or EU markets, interconnectors, offshore networks or cross-border trade will set you up for success in the role.
In return, you'll have the chance to grow your career and develop your skill-set within our exceptional environment with flexible and hybrid working options, a market-leading benefits package and superb rewards structure. Whats more, youll be helping shape the future of cross-border energy infrastructure, supporting a greener, more secure and more connected energy system for generations to come.
We have a critical purpose to help deliver the infrastructure that will support the future of Great Britain's energy system. Join us and help shape the policies and regulatory frameworks that will support that mission.
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:
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills as well as proven ability to research issues and make suitable recommendations (LEAD)
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences
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Experience with negotiations across multiple relevant stakeholders including international parties
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Ability to manage a broad portfolio, meeting competing deadlines and prioritising effectively. Effective programme management techniques and an ability to shape workloads, and resources
- Proven expertise in policy development and/or delivery in a commercial or public sector
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Sector knowledge: Knowledge of energy markets, particularly GB and/or EU markets, interconnectors, offshore networks or cross border trade.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
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 .
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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Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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