JOB SUMMARY

At the forefront of shaping Britain’s energy future, Ofgem needs strong policy leaders who can turn big ideas into practical solutions that deliver for everyone. We’re looking for a Head of Policy to play a vital role in directing the policy development that will keep our energy system fair, affordable and fit for the future.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving towards Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to play a central role in work that affects every household and business in the UK. You’ll bring people together across teams and professions to manage complex policy-related projects to a high standard.
Leading multi-disciplinary teams, you will role-model what success looks like, setting transparent objectives and milestones, managing interdependencies, risks and resources and creating an environment where your team can thrive. As a leader, you’ll provide clear direction and champion a supportive, inclusive culture that reflects Ofgem’s values.
We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in a policy leadership role, with a proven record of designing policy implementation and delivery systems that drive real impact. You will have the confidence and judgement to manage change, make process improvements and deliver strong outcomes at pace. You’ll also bring excellent leadership skills, with the ability to develop and support colleagues, manage multiple priorities and build an inclusive, high-performing team.
Your role will be key to creating an open and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work. The culture you will forge will encourage new ideas, collaboration and innovation, and promote opportunities to grow and apply expertise to this important work that really matters for customers and the environment. We have a critical mission to ensure Britain’s energy system remains safe, affordable and sustainable as we move towards Net Zero. This is your chance to play a prominent part in that future and help deliver lasting change for millions of people.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery of set of team deliverables, and managing and co-ordinating successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams

• Sets clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics at team and individual level to oversee and co-ordinate successful team outcomes.
• Collaborates closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
• Jointly responsible with the PDL on welfare and pastoral care of all colleagues.
• Demonstrates effective diversity and inclusive team management within their team and the wider organisation.