Head of Strategic Communications & Planning (Team Manager)

at  Ofgem

JOB SUMMARY

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers and drive economic growth.
Ofgem operates at the forefront of energy regulation, setting the standard for strategic communications to ensure our messages are impactful and drive positive change within the energy industry. We’re looking for a Head of Strategic Communications and Planning (Team Manager) to join us and play a vital role in leading our communication strategies, enhancing our reputation, and ensuring our organisation communicates effectively with key stakeholders.
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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re offering a permanent, full-time role with huge opportunities to grow and develop your skills in strategic communications. You’ll oversee the development and delivery of communications strategies across all areas, working closely with key teams to ensure Ofgem’s communications are clear, evidence-based, and effective.
This crucial role will see you working with colleagues across Ofgem, providing guidance and support to ensure our communication efforts align with our strategic goals. Alongside opportunities to be involved with high-profile projects, you’ll be instrumental in raising communication standards across the organisation and delivering integrated strategic communications that influence government and industry.
We’re looking for people with expertise in strategic communications, experience leading teams, and a passion for shaping how organisations engage with stakeholders. You’ll need strong leadership skills, a proven track record in developing communications strategies, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders. In return, you’ll find superb growth potential, opportunities to shape a team, and the chance to influence high-profile communications.

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.

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £58,520, OFGEM contributes £16,953 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), 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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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) (opens in a new window)
• 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

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.