Asset Health Standards Expert

Overview

Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. This role follows our hybrid working model, requiring 20% of your time in the office, typically 1 day per week.

As the energy system transforms at pace, the health and resilience of electricity and gas networks have never been more important. Ofgem is looking for a Head of Policy – Asset Health Standards to help shape how energy networks are regulated, ensuring they remain safe, resilient and well-managed, while supporting the delivery of Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero 2050.

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 opportunity to lead the development of our approach to asset management standards across electricity and gas networks. This role sits at the centre of how we regulate electricity and gas networks during a period of unprecedented investment. You’ll lead the development of our approach to asset management standards and provide expert policy leadership on how asset management principles are applied in regulation.

Working closely with specialist colleagues across policy, engineering, risk, climate and resilience, you’ll help shape how asset health and asset risk are monitored, strengthening regulatory assurance and supporting a proportionate, outcomes-focused approach to compliance. You’ll operate as a focal point for asset health standards within a multidisciplinary environment, guiding work across teams and supporting effective delivery through clear direction, collaboration and strong project management.

We’re looking for a high-calibre individual with experience in infrastructure environments, ideally within the energy sector, with a strong understanding of asset management or asset resilience. You’ll bring the ability to drive forward policy development in complex settings, apply sound judgement, and work confidently across organisational boundaries. Experience working with or within energy network companies would be particularly relevant.

In return, you’ll have the chance to shape nationally significant policy at a critical moment for the energy system. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate, achieve positive outcomes and deliver on a mission with a focus on public service and values. Alongside this, you’ll gain exposure across the organisation and an in-depth understanding of how an effective public sector service operates.

We have a critical purpose to protect consumers while enabling the transformation of the energy system. Join us and help set the standards that will underpin the health and resilience of Britain’s energy networks.

• Established expertise in energy network asset risk and/or asset management, in either gas or electricity. (LEAD)
• Strong policy development and writing skills, with the ability to drive forward policy formation, consultation, decision-making and implementation. (LEAD)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including in challenging relationships.
• Experience of developing and implementing robust regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks and processes.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

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…