Policy Officer

Details
Reference number

436827

Salary

£25,854 - £33,936

London: £28,390-£33,936

Cardiff & Glasgow: £25,854-£30,850

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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Level 1b

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Policy

Type of role

Policy

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

Location

Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.

About the job
Job summary

Britain's energy market is undergoing unprecedented change as we work to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, and deliver Net Zero. Ofgem is looking for two Policy Officers to help shape the policies that will guide this transformation, ensuring consumers and communities benefit from a greener, fairer energy system.

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 two permanent opportunities to support policy reform and help shape how Britain transitions to a cleaner, more secure energy future. You'll support solutions to some of the most complex challenges facing the energy system, from driving decarbonisation and innovation to protecting consumers and ensuring market resilience. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in how government, industry and regulation come together to deliver Net Zero.

You'll help turn strategy into impact, working across teams and with external partners to bring clarity, insight and evidence to projects that influence the direction of the energy industry. Supporting reforms to strengthen competition, designing frameworks for future markets, or helping deliver consumer benefits, you will contribute to decisions that shape the energy landscape for years to come.

Job description

We're looking for individuals with strong analytical skills and the ability to draw robust conclusions from evidence. You'll bring excellent organisation, clear communication, and a talent for managing multiple priorities. Collaboration and relationship-building skills are key, along with a genuine interest in public policy, decarbonisation, and the energy sector.

You'll join a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive organisation that values curiosity, care, and impact. Through our flexible resourcing model, you'll have the chance to work across directorates on a range of high-profile projects or undertake longer placements that align with your skills and professional development goals. You'll also enjoy flexible working arrangements, a Civil Service pension, generous leave allowance, and access to learning and career development opportunities.

We have a vital purpose to secure a fair and sustainable energy system for everyone. Join us and help shape the outcomes that will power Britain's cleaner future.

Read on and find out more.

Person specification

Essential:

• Ability to analyse, understand and draw robust conclusions from evidence (LEAD)
• Organisational skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering against deadlines.
• An ability to communicate issues clearly and effectively, both orally and verbally.
• An ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrable interest in public policy, decarbonisation and/or energy.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £25,854, OFGEM contributes £7,489 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.

Things you need to know
Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test – guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK ). The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the test, 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 criteria 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.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [].

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

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)
• 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

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Chloe Baily
• Email :

Recruitment team

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Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.

In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.

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