Analyst � Electricity or Gas

Job description

Job summary

Ofgem is Great Britains independent energy regulator. We are at the forefront of change across the energy sector, building a secure, affordable and future-ready energy system and ensuring Britains networks deliver for consumers while supporting the transition to Net Zero. Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe,affordableand environmentally sustainable energy supply. We are looking for Analysts to join us and provide the insight that will help shape how network companies are regulated and held to account.

We are offering three permanent roles with the chance to contribute at a pivotal point in the evolution of Britains energy networks. One role will sit within our Electricity Transmission team and two within our Gas Transmission and Distribution team, giving successful candidates the chance to work on nationally significant price control activity. Youll help influence regulatory decisions, supporting work that protects consumers while preparing networks for the demands of Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero 2050.

Ofgem has a culture of inclusion that encourages,supportsand celebrates the diverse voicesand experiencesof our colleagues. It fuels innovation andhelps ensure we bestrepresentthe consumers and the communities we serve.

This is an exciting chance to contribute to analysis that will influence how network companies perform, invest and deliver for consumers. Youll work alongside colleagues across policy, finance, engineering and legal to help turn complex evidence into clear insights and better regulatory outcomes.

Job description

We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, excellent communication and collaboration capabilities and the confidence to work with complex data and challenge findings effectively.

You will join at a pivotal time. As we begin assessing company performance for the end of this price control period (RIIO-2), you will have opportunities to lead on modelling and data collection to hold gas companies to account in delivering for consumers.

You will also work across Ofgem and externally to shape the next five-year Price Control period (RIIO-3), ensuring effective monitoring translates into consumer protection. This analysis will inform Ofgems future gas distribution/transmission and electricity transmission regulatory designs and support the ongoing development and implementation of longer-term price control policy.

You will also support team working across the wider Networks Directorate and on cross-Ofgem projects requiring your skills and expertise.

Person specification

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:

• Excellent analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with demonstrated ability to think critically, validate and analyse complex data, and to challenge and sense check results. (LEAD)

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely and to work collaboratively to solve problems. (LEAD)

• Strong writing skills with demonstrable application of those skills to support policy development, consultation, decision-making processes and implementation.

• Strong project management skills to successfully deliver a programme of work in challenging timescales.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 35,232, OFGEM contributes 10,206 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

When you press the Apply now button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1000 word personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. 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.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [ https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn ].

At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Rob Wilkins
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.

Attachments 479506 - Analyst - Electricity or Gas Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 751kB) Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB) 479506 - Analyst Role Profile Opens in new window (pdf, 143kB)