Policy Advisor

Shape the policy that delivers a greener, fairer energy system for the UK

Ofgem as the industry regulator exists to ensure prices are fair, build resilience across the energy sector, facilitate infrastructure investment, and develop and deliver effective market reforms and governance arrangements.

We work for consumers and with many industry partners. Energy fuels our society and our economy. That’s why our policy work is so important, and so rewarding. It protects consumers. It enables businesses. It influences the entire energy industry. And it helps to bring about the seismic societal and infrastructure changes that will be the foundations for a Net Zero future.

In these roles you’ll take on a varied and challenging workload, including problem analysis, stakeholder engagement, build valuable relationships and understanding of the expertise and evidence to draft policy proposals, briefings, consultations, and other key documents to support effective decision making to ensure the maximum benefit for consumers.

We operate a Flexible Resourcing model where you will have the opportunity to work across Ofgem supporting on a range of projects or may have a longer deployment within a team where you have and build specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise. We will support you to learn and develop the Policy & Strategy skills and knowledge you need to build your career.

To join us, you’ll need excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also have demonstrable interest and/ or experience in public policy/energy/net zero and bring experience in collaboration and engaging with multiple stakeholders as well as project management skills.

The ongoing professional development, training and support of all our dedicated colleagues is at the core of our way of working. You can also expect an excellent benefits package, a great working environment sounded by professional expertise to learn from and with, hybrid working, and a shared sense of purpose.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. While this is a full-time role, flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome.

Open Event:
We are running a Virtual Open Event to give candidates the opportunity to learn more about working for Ofgem and discuss the roles we have available in more detail. This virtual event will be on Tuesday 7th March 12:30pm-1:30pm, if you would like to attend please register via the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/policy-advisor-tickets-560257905477

*Please note all applications must be made via the Civil Service Jobs website. Top tip when applying is to tailor your 1250 word supporting statement to match the essential criteria published for this role on the attached PDF candidate pack*

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,950.00-£43,649.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow, G1 1LH

Application deadline: 13/03/2023