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Reference number

433312

Salary

£61,446 - £86,547

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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Grade 6

Level 3

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

OFGEM - Communications

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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

Do you want to play an instrumental role in Britain's energy future? Could you act as the voice of energy regulation to the UK Government and beyond? Ofgem is looking for a Head of Public Affairs to join us and direct our strategic engagement with political stakeholders, shaping how our voice is heard across Westminster and the Devolved Nations.

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 where you'll drive a high-performing, purpose-driven team delivering impactful public affairs work on some of the biggest energy challenges of our time, from energy affordability to net zero transition. This is a rare opportunity to shape the organisation's external profile, working at the intersection of policy, politics and regulation.

You'll play a pivotal role in protecting Ofgem's reputation and influence in a fast-moving external environment. Working directly with our CEO, Chair and senior leaders, you'll help shape messaging and build strong relationships with parliamentarians and government stakeholders across the UK.

Job description

We're looking for someone with strong leadership credentials and expert-level knowledge of the UK political and regulatory landscape. You'll bring the ability to manage senior relationships, influence external thinking and deliver high-impact communications strategies that drive real-world outcomes.

In return, you'll join an inclusive and purpose-driven organisation that values the power of public service. You'll benefit from chances to grow your portfolio at the pinnacle of the sector, build a network at the highest level of government, and make a real impact on how Ofgem is viewed and perceived.

Our Public Affairs Team have a critical purpose to champion Ofgem's role in shaping energy policy and regulation across political and public arenas. We build the trust, awareness and influence needed to deliver positive change for energy consumers. This is your chance to play a prominent role in shaping how energy policy choices are communicated at the highest levels.

Read on and find out more.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of expertise/capability in Public Affairs, as demonstrated by proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in past positions. (LEAD)
• Experience of and a proven aptitude for leadership, e.g. through formal or informal management of others. (LEAD)
• Detailed understanding of Westminster, devolved governments, and the UK political process.
• Effective networker and influencer with a strong track record of influencing change.
• Proven success in developing communications strategies to drive organisational objectives and priorities.
• A proven track record of being a self-starter with balanced decisions making ability. The ability to exercise good judgement on wider implications of the external environment and how this links to Ofgem's objectives. Providing clear, balanced advice and support to Ofgem's senior leadership.

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

Benefits

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.

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 ). 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.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

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.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Chloe Baily
• Email :

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Further information

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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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