London SW1
The Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) Group regulates the gas and electricity industries in Britain. Our role is to protect consumers and enable them to secure value for money and benefit from reliable supplies. Ofgem has now restructured to meet its duties and obligations for both today’s and also tomorrow’s consumer. E-Serve is responsible for Ofgem’s delivery functions, while Ofgem maintains its regulatory and policy roles.
The mass rollout of smart metering will transform how energy markets operate. Many new commercial opportunities and business models will become viable, and the nature of the relationships between customers and various parts of the energy sector will change. Energy management services, using the data made available by smart meters, will become relevant to a much larger number of customers. The purpose of this role is to lead and manage Ofgem’s use of its knowledge and regulatory powers in respect of metering to promote competitive, efficient outcomes and protect the interests of current and future consumers through this period of change. This will be as a founder member of the leadership team of Ofgem’s new Smarter Markets Directorate.
Key requirements
• to be able to provide strategic guidance and direction to a team of staff such that the role of the team is well understood, and strong performance against clearly defined (and robust) plans is delivered sustainably; to demonstrate intellectual leadership within and across Ofgem’s stakeholder community on metering as it affects market development
• to be able to understand, structure and manage a program of analysis and evidence gathering to support robust decision making on a wide range of technical, economic and commercial policy issues; to be able to construct and refine sets of related policy analysis in ways that support strategic priorities and Ofgem’s thought leadership
• to be able to communicate effectively to a range of internal and external senior audiences, both verbally and in writing; to manage the delivery of clear, concise and accurate materials with appropriate messaging; to plan and execute communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
• to identify and actively manage key stakeholder relationships with professionalism and integrity, consistent with effective and inclusive consultation and the maintenance of Ofgem’s professional reputation; to identify and manage stakeholder management by being aware of and using a range of tools
• to be able to understand the work of the team and the Directorate in a wider strategic context, and to contribute effectively (and in some cases lead) dialogue on questions of strategic direction
• to understand in depth the commercial and regulatory frameworks governing the operation of electricity and gas markets, and to build and maintain a detailed knowledge of particular areas of relevance to the work of Smarter Markets. An economic or technical underpinning to this sector knowledge is desirable
• to show leadership in the application of best practice project and resource management, in support of the efficient operational management of Smarter Markets Directorate and Ofgem more widely
What we offer you:
• 25 days annual leave; rising to 30 days after two years
• excellent training and development opportunities
• the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits
• flexible working hours and family friendly policies
subsidised gym and restaurant
• interest free season ticket loan, and
• an excellent working environment.
To find out how you can be part of the future of the energy debate, please visit our website to find out more and to apply:
www.ofgemjobs.co.uk/recruitment-timetable
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, 24 May 2011.
Please quote reference: OFG/620 in all correspondence.
CVs will not be accepted or read. Please be aware that candidates may be required to undertake testing as part of the selection process. No agencies please.
This post is open to EC nationals, members of the Commonwealth, European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss nationals and certain non-EEA family members. Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to take up employment in the UK. Ofgem is an equal opportunities employer. Protecting consumers and powering the future of the energy debate.