Analyst

Job description

Job summary

Were looking for an Analyst to help us make sure that the heat networks that heat and provide hot water to our buildings deliver good outcomes for energy consumers.

Ofgem is Great Britains independent energy regulator. Were 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 join our heat networks pricing team after Ofgem became the Heat Network regulator in January this year. Heat Networks provide heating, cooling, or hot water to buildings and account for around 3% of heat demand across the UK.

With our fair pricing guidance now released, youll have the chance to work with a wide variety of colleagues and stakeholders on an array of engaging and vital projects to deliver pricing models and other initiatives that will positively impact consumers.

Youll be enabled to further develop your analytical skillset, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis with policy and stakeholder engagement. On top of this, youll gain valuable experience of how evidence is used to shape regulation whilst enhancing your knowledge of an important part of the energy system.

Were looking for someone with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills and experience working with large datasets producing robust, high-quality insights. Youll be an excellent written and verbal communicator, able to explain complex information clearly to different audiences, and confident working with diverse stakeholders. The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects will also be essential.

In return, youll have the chance to build your experience in regulation, broadening your analytical and policy skills and developing your understanding of how evidence shapes decisions that affect consumers. Youll also discover a supportive environment with an outstanding rewards package and the flexibility in working style to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

We have a critical purpose to ensure heat network customers receive good service, reliable supply, clear bills and fair prices. Join us and use your analytical skills to help make fair pricing a reality for consumers.

Read on and find out more.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging in publication activities, including drafting consultations and analysing responses

• Analysing large datasets to conduct regular monitoring and develop reports that provide actionable insights for senior leaders

• Contributing to the development of price benchmarking models to help compare prices across heat networks

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to support the development of pricing policy

• Communicating information to stakeholders in a clear manner, including technical information to a non-expert audience

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Analysis skills: able to make use of analytical techniques (quantitative and qualitative) to produce robust, high-quality results and support decision making(LEAD CRITERIA)
• Excellent communication: able to communicate complex points clearly and with intended audience in mind (for example, technical information to a non-technical audience). Confident in written and verbal communication.

• Experience working with large datasets and the ability to develop actionable data-lead insights.

• Experience working effectively with diverse sets of stakeholders.

• Experience of managing competing priorities across multiple projects.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of, or willingness to learn R, Python or similar statistical software

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• 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 butthis is keptunderreview), flexible working hours and family friendly policies.Pluslots 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 ofestablishinga Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal rewardidentifiescareer opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

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, Ability and Experience.

When you press the Apply now button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The test you are due to take are not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the tests, 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 1250 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.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

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

Security

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

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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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Working for the Civil Service

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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 : Sabrina Wilson
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

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