JOB SUMMARY

At Ofgem, we’re leading the charge to modernise the digital backbone of the UK’s energy future, fighting for robust, secure and innovative systems that power vital Net Zero and social impact schemes. We’re looking for a Software Development Team Lead to join us and lead a high-performing development team delivering strategic digital solutions at the heart of government-backed green energy transformation.
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.
We’re offering a permanent position where you’ll be central to our mission to deliver UK Net Zero projects through cutting-edge software development. You’ll lead the development of applications that support large-scale government schemes, helping to accelerate the clean energy transition. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that have tangible environmental and societal impact.
As a senior leader in the Digital Development team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving high standards and fostering cross-team collaboration across a talented group of software developers, QATs, product specialists and digital experts. You’ll also shape development strategy, working across teams and disciplines to embed agile practices, security, and innovation at every stage.
We’re looking for someone with exceptional technical leadership experience, a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, and a strong grasp of modern software engineering practices. You’ll be confident in driving continuous improvement, creating scalable digital solutions, and providing clarity and support to your team in a fast-paced environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close-knit, collaborative and agile team of over 60 digital professionals. Based across our London, Glasgow or Cardiff offices (with hybrid working), you’ll enjoy a flexible working culture, excellent civil service benefits, and the chance to make a real difference through your work.
We have a critical purpose to lead the development of secure, high-quality digital solutions that support Ofgem’s green energy and social schemes, advancing our Net Zero ambitions and improving outcomes for energy consumers across Great Britain. Join us and help power the future.

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

• 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.
• Responsible for welfare and pastoral care of colleagues.
• Develop, maintain, and support key Ofgem scheme applications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for business applications.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the development process.
• Ensure adherence to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.