Policy Advisor

Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. We work in a hybrid way, with colleagues spending around 20% of their time in the office, equating to one day per week.

Job summary

Do you want to be part of the fight to transform the UK’s energy system for a Net Zero future? Ofgem is looking for two Policy Managers to join us and help shape the regulation of energy networks at a pivotal moment in the UK’s decarbonisation journey.

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 two permanent positions that place you at the heart of one of our most vital policy areas. Working on future price controls and the regulation of energy networks, these roles offer a rare opportunity to influence how the UK balances cost-effective energy transition with consumer protection. You’ll contribute to work that enables the shift toward Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

Joining a collaborative, cross-sectoral environment, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team where ideas are tested across electricity and gas policy areas. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile regulatory frameworks, work closely with a range of stakeholders, and help lay the groundwork for future policy across the energy sector.

Job description

We’re looking for people with excellent analytical and communication skills, combined with an ability to see the big picture and work confidently with complex information. You’ll be a natural collaborator who thrives on solving regulatory or policy problems and bringing forward innovative thinking in a fast-paced environment.

In return, you’ll benefit from our excellent civil service pension arrangements, generous annual leave, and a genuine commitment to flexible working options, including part-time and job-share. You’ll also be joining a purpose-led organisation that recognises your impact and supports a healthy work-life balance.

We have a critical purpose to regulate energy networks in a way that drives transformation, protects consumers, and secures long-term system resilience. By shaping price controls and supporting strategic regulatory design, your work will contribute to a cleaner, more affordable energy system.

Person specification

Essential:

• 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)
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely and to work collaboratively to solve problems. (LEAD)
• Understanding (and ideally experience) of regulation or public sector policy development.
• Project management skills and ability to use these to successfully deliver work in challenging timescales.

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 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 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.

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 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 test, 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 criteria 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 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].

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