Policy Advisor- Interconnector Market Arrangements

Details
Reference number

436844

Salary

£34,123 - £48,561

London: £36,824-£48,561

Cardiff or Glasgow: £34,123-£45,831

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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Level 2a

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Policy

Type of role

Policy

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

At Ofgem, we're at the forefront of shaping the cross-border energy markets that power Great Britain's future. We're looking for a Policy Advisor to join us and help shape the future of electricity interconnectors, driving forward secure and efficient energy trading arrangements that are vital to the UK's energy resilience.

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 position in a high-performing and collaborative team that provides exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders across government, industry and within Ofgem. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of energy security and regulation, helping shape how our cross-border electricity system evolves and supports a cleaner, more flexible and resilient future.

This role offers the chance to work on both current and emerging regulatory frameworks, from supervising operational interconnectors to shaping the markets that will govern strategic offshore assets of the future. You'll have space to develop deep expertise in a technically complex and high-impact policy area while helping ensure that our energy infrastructure delivers for consumers today and in the long term.

Job description

We're looking for someone with a solid understanding of energy policy and regulation, and the appetite to build technical expertise in a fast-moving and high-profile field. You'll have the confidence to work independently, the communication skills to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, and the drive to deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

In return, you'll join a supportive and friendly team that's committed to delivering meaningful outcomes. You'll gain exposure to strategic projects that span the UK and European electricity markets, while developing a policy skillset that will support your long-term career growth. What's more, you'll benefit from generous civil service pension arrangements, flexible working options, and the chance to help build a more sustainable energy future.

We have a critical purpose to shape the regulatory frameworks that govern electricity interconnectors – infrastructure that is essential to securing energy supply, unlocking clean power and integrating Great Britain into wider energy markets. This is your chance to lead the charge on an area of growing national importance.

Read on and find out more.

Person specification

Essential:

• Knowledge of UK and/or European legislation governing electricity markets. (LEAD)
• Demonstratable interest and experience in public policy, energy markets, and Net Zero. (LEAD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage different stakeholder, multiple workstreams and deliver high-impact outcomes under pressure.

Behaviours

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 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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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Chloe Baily
• Email :

Recruitment team

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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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