Senior Policy Lead

Overview

Ofgem, the energy regulator for Great Britain. The role is within the Network Price Controls directorate, in the Future Frameworks area at an early and formative stage of development. This forward-looking work focuses on how gas and electricity networks will adapt in the years ahead and how regulation must respond to changing technologies, consumer expectations, system risks and network roles. You’ll have the chance to help shape work from the very beginning, explore new ideas, challenge existing assumptions and contribute to how future frameworks are designed to remain effective within an increasingly complex and evolving energy system.

We have a critical purpose to ensure the energy system works in the interests of consumers, now and in the future. Join us and help shape the future of energy network regulation.

• Work across policy, analysis, legal and technical disciplines to develop robust options for future regulatory approaches.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Ofgem and the wider sector to shape discussions on the future of energy network regulation.
• Help shape work from the very beginning, exploring new ideas, challenging existing assumptions and contributing to how future frameworks are designed to remain effective.
• Bring experience of policy development relating to energy networks, price controls or the RIIO framework, and apply policy skills in identifying, analysing and articulating complex problems and developing appropriate solutions.
• Be comfortable managing the delivery of work from others, interpreting and communicating complex evidence, interdependencies and the strategic fit of policies, and managing and influencing stakeholders.

• Experience of policy development relating to energy networks, price controls or the RIIO framework.
• Policy skills in identifying, analysing and articulating complex problems, and developing appropriate solutions.
• Ability to manage the delivery of work from others, interpret complex evidence and influence stakeholders.

• Location:
  
  London, Glasgow, Cardiff
• Contract type:
  Full time, Job share, Part time, Permanent
• Profession:
  Energy, Policy
• Working pattern:
  Flexible working, Hybrid
• Closing Date: 08/06/2026