Policy Advisor- Debt Strategy

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- Debt Strategy role at Ofgem

This range is provided by Ofgem. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. We work in a hybrid way, with colleagues spending around 20% of their time in the office, equating to one day per week.

At the forefront of the fight to protect energy consumers from the lasting impacts of debt, Ofgem is reshaping how fairness and affordability are delivered across the energy system. We’re looking for a Policy Advisor to join us and support work that will help reset the energy debt landscape and safeguard those most at risk.

• Experience of delivering fast‑paced and complex policy development in a high‑profile role, managing competing priorities and producing high‑quality outputs under pressure. (LEAD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (LEAD)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrable interest and/or experience in public policy/energy/net zero.
• Experience in engaging with/managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage different work activities or work streams to keep projects on track.
• Understanding of GB retail energy market.

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. You will enjoy 30 days annual leave after 2 years of service, generous training and development opportunities, flexible working hours, hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office with time under review), and family friendly policies.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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