Principal Policy Expert - Network Charging

The UK's electricity network is entering a period of unprecedented change as we move towards a cleaner way of powering the country. Ofgem is looking for a Principal Policy Expert to focus on Network Charging and help shape the decisions that will make this transformation possible.

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 a permanent role with the opportunity to influence some of the most significant changes taking place across Britain’s electricity market. You'll help shape how the costs of moving electricity across the country are charged and recovered. In doing so, you'll support the transition to clean power whilst helping deliver an approach that works for consumers.

With the Clean Power 2030 action plan driving the move to a clean energy system by the end of the decade, you’ll have the chance to operate as a trusted expert in a technically complex and strategically important area. You’ll influence thinking across Ofgem, government and the wider energy sector, contributing to the Reformed National Pricing programme and the future of the wholesale electricity market.

We’re looking for someone with comprehensive expertise in energy markets and network charging, alongside a strong track record in policy development, regulatory frameworks and delivering complex work in a changing environment. You’ll bring the credibility to operate as a trusted expert, combining technical insight with excellent communication and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and industry issues.

In return, you'll have the chance to work on innovative and exciting projects that push boundaries and create a better future. You'll discover plenty of opportunities to grow professionally and take your career forward, alongside an outstanding rewards package and the flexibility to enable you to thrive both professionally and personally.

We have a critical purpose to help shape an electricity system capable of supporting Clean Power 2030 and Britain’s transition away from fossil fuels. Join us and use your network charging expertise to influence major market reform, guide critical regulatory decisions and help ensure the future energy system works effectively for consumers.

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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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 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. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.

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At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.

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