Policy Manager

Job description

Job summary
Ofgem is exploring fairer and simpler ways to fund Great Britains move towards a cleaner energy system. Were looking for two Policy Managers to help shape our approach and ensure consumers remain at the heart of it.

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.

These are permanent opportunities to join our high-profile Cost Allocation and Recovery Review, working on questions that cut across the energy system and directly affect consumers. Youll be getting to grips with complex policy challenges, exploring new possibilities and helping develop approaches that can deliver as Great Britain moves towards a cleaner energy future.

With the programme spanning several areas of Ofgem, youll gain a broad perspective on how energy regulation works and how different decisions connect. Youll have the chance to deepen your policy expertise, learning from a wide range of specialists, and develop a rounded understanding that can take your career in a new direction.

Whats more, youll discover real scope to think independently and bring your own perspective to the debate. Youll be encouraged to weigh up competing evidence, challenge assumptions and develop well-reasoned recommendations, building your expertise as a policy professional along the way.

Were looking for people with policy and regulation skills who can identify and analyse complex problems and work with analytical, technical and legal professionals to develop effective solutions. Youll be able to think strategically, work confidently with quantitative and qualitative evidence and communicate complex issues clearly to non-expert audiences. Experience delivering work against challenging deadlines with minimal supervision will also be essential.

In return, youll have the chance to develop your policy career through work that brings together some of the biggest questions around affordability, fairness and the transition to cleaner energy. Youll be part of an environment that focuses on inclusion and provides all the support and flexibility you need to enable you to thrive with us.

We have a critical purpose to protect energy consumers as Great Britains energy system changes. Join us and help shape an approach to energy system costs that works fairly and effectively for the people who ultimately pay them.

Read on and find out more.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development & Delivery

• Contribute to the development and analysis of new policies and reform options, deliver high quality, timely and robust evidence-based recommendations.

• Apply and leverage technical expertise and strategic thinking to provide deep insight into the feasibility and value of specific policies for GB and the risks, challenges and pathways for implementation.

• Contribute to the drafting of clear and concise documents, including briefings, policy documents, consultations, open letters, and impact assessments.

• Support the team with project management and effectively prioritising, scoping and delivering work and engaging effectively with a wider range of stakeholders.

• Effective cross-team working to ensure the development of coherent policy across the charging and market signals portfolio.

Stakeholder Management

• Represent Ofgem externally, build constructive stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities for effective strategic engagement across interest groups to advance policy development and industry debate.

• Work collaboratively across team boundaries and engage with key Ofgem functions to understand Ofgems remit and procedures for delivering change and developing close working relationships to manage risks and challenges.

Operational capability

• Provide quality analysis on future impacts and identify risks.

• Proactively engage with operational requirements.

• Professionally engage with industry and produce effective, evidence-based decisions.

• Manage and mitigate risks to policy delivery or consumer welfare

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Policy and regulation skills: The ability to develop policy areas, identify & analyse complex problems; work with analytical, technical, and legal professionals to develop solutions and options; and present policy recommendations that consider the trade-offs, risks, and dependencies. (LEAD)

• Analysis: Ability to think strategically and support the team to produce and use quantitative and qualitative evidence to develop a thoughtful and independent viewpoint.

• Managing delivery: Experience of delivering tasks or projects against challenging deadlines with minimal supervision, and the ability to react appropriately to fast changing circumstances and unforeseen challenges.

• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences.

Desirable Criteria:

• Energy Systems: Understanding of the GB energy system. This may include energy markets (wholesale and retail), network charging, or specific energy policies and their costs.

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

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 is 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

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 ].

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

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

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

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.

Attachments Policy Manager Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 690kB) Policy Manager Role Profile Opens in new window (pdf, 115kB) Terms and Conditions Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)