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Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. At the forefront of shaping Britain’s energy future, Ofgem needs strong policy leaders who can turn big ideas into practical solutions that deliver for everyone. We’re looking for a Head of Policy to play a vital role in directing the policy development that will keep our energy system fair, affordable and fit for the future.
We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving towards Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to play a central role in work that affects every household and business in the UK. You’ll bring people together across teams and professions to manage complex policy-related projects to a high standard.
Leading multi-disciplinary teams, you will role-model what success looks like, setting transparent objectives and milestones, managing interdependencies, risks and resources and creating an environment where your team can thrive. We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in a policy leadership role, with a proven record of designing policy implementation and delivery systems that drive real impact. Your role will be key to creating an open and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work. The culture you will forge will encourage new ideas, collaboration and innovation, and promote opportunities to grow and apply expertise to this important work that really matters for customers and the environment. We have a critical mission to ensure Britain’s energy system remains safe, affordable and sustainable as we move towards Net Zero. This is your chance to play a prominent part in that future and help deliver lasting change for millions of people.
Collaborates closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
Demonstrates effective diversity and inclusive team management within their team and the wider organisation.
Monitor, report and present on policy area, project statuses and issues to senior management
Clear and concise management papers and policy documents (such as consultations, decisions and guidance).
Effective solutions to address emerging policy issues or challenges in areas of responsibility
Ensure that a project plan, governance structure and other project management practices are in place and up to date, to ensure effective management of development activities
Lead on providing advice and data on future policy development
Setting-up and leading high-performing team based on effective resource management, ongoing support and professional development
Manages effective and inclusive team resourcing and staff onboarding through close engagement with relevant Deputy Director, Workstream Managers, Heads of Professions, PDLs and HR Staffers to ensure best talent match to work needs.
Helps team members deliver by building supportive, inclusive team environment based on trust-based relationships, transparency and inclusivity.
Takes ownership for own and team members’ professional development by:
Providing ongoing coaching and identification of development opportunities in regular performance conversations.
Supporting team member’s performance evaluation through honest, fair, high quality 360 degree feedback to PDLs.
Monitor, report and present on policy area, project statuses and issues to senior management
Clear and concise management papers and policy documents (such as consultations, decisions and guidance).
Effective solutions to address emerging policy issues or challenges in areas of responsibility
Ensure that a project plan, governance structure and other project management practices are in place and up to date, to ensure effective management of development activities
Lead on providing advice and data on future policy development
Setting-up and leading high-performing team based on effective resource management, ongoing support and professional development
Manages effective and inclusive team resourcing and staff onboarding through close engagement with relevant Deputy Director, Workstream Managers, Heads of Professions, PDLs and HR Staffers to ensure best talent match to work needs.
Helps team members deliver by building supportive, inclusive team environment based on trust-based relationships, transparency and inclusivity.
Takes ownership for own and team members’ professional development by:
Providing ongoing coaching and identification of development opportunities in regular performance conversations.
Supporting team member’s performance evaluation through honest, fair, high quality 360 degree feedback to PDLs.
Extensive expertise in a policy leadership role, demonstrated through a strong record of high performance and significant achievements in previous positions. Proven ability to design policy implementation and delivery systems in collaboration with delivery partners and users to drive impactful outcomes. (Proven leadership ability, demonstrated through formal or informal management of teams. Skilled in driving high-performance outcomes, managing multiple priorities, and delivering against challenging deadlines within a policy implementation and service delivery environment. (Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including at senior levels. Proven ability to oversee a culture of strong analysis and decision making, especially regarding complex information.
Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 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
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