Energy Policy Consultant

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom OFGEM Full time

Job Overview

Contribute to the formulation of policies that promote a sustainable and equitable energy framework for the UK.

OFGEM serves as the independent energy regulator for Great Britain, dedicated to safeguarding energy consumers, particularly those in vulnerable situations, by ensuring fairness and fostering a cleaner, greener environment.

Our mission revolves around serving consumers while collaborating with various industry stakeholders. Energy is a vital component of our society and economy, making our policy initiatives crucial and fulfilling. These initiatives not only protect consumers but also empower businesses, shape the energy sector, and facilitate significant societal and infrastructural transformations essential for achieving a Net Zero future.

In this role, you will engage in a diverse and stimulating workload that includes problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and building valuable relationships. You will leverage your expertise and evidence to draft policy proposals, briefings, consultations, and other essential documents that support informed decision-making, maximizing benefits for consumers. Additionally, you will undertake various quantitative analytical tasks, including basic data analysis and spreadsheet management.

This position is part of our team focusing on electricity security of supply and market management, with key policy areas encompassing wholesale electricity markets, capacity market policy, and electricity security of supply.

We implement a Flexible Resourcing model, allowing you to work across OFGEM on various projects or remain within a team for an extended period to develop specialized skills, knowledge, and expertise. We are committed to supporting your growth in Policy & Strategy skills and knowledge to advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

  • Deliver high-quality, timely, and rigorous analysis of core issues and policy alternatives, resulting in evidence-based recommendations.
  • Draft clear and concise documents, including briefings, policy papers, consultations, impact assessments, guidance, and decision letters.
  • Lead and coordinate key workstreams and projects, ensuring effective internal and external stakeholder engagement by prioritizing, scoping, and delivering work.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Communicate the benefits, challenges, and trade-offs of policy proposals effectively to senior colleagues and partners.
  • Facilitate collaboration across teams, supporting professions, and other sources of evidence and expertise to identify and manage risks and issues.
  • Represent OFGEM externally, fostering constructive relationships to ensure challenges and issues are addressed in the interest of consumers.

Role-Specific Responsibilities

  • Conduct policy assessments, evaluating the costs, benefits, risks, and trade-offs of policy proposals, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
  • Perform various quantitative analytical tasks, such as basic data analysis and spreadsheet manipulation, to support our analysis of wholesale electricity markets.

Essential Qualifications

  • Knowledge or prior experience in wholesale electricity markets, electricity security of supply, or capacity market policy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging with and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage various work activities or workstreams to ensure project timelines are met.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, OFGEM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including contributions to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, generous annual leave, excellent training and development opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, and family-friendly policies. You will work in a collaborative environment with engaged teams, contributing to our ambitious goals of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050.



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