Executive Assistant

At the centre of Great Britain’s energy regulation, Ofgem protects consumers, oversees the energy sector and needs leadership that can focus on the decisions that matter most. We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to join us and play a central role in enabling our leaders to deliver for consumers and the future of Britain’s energy system.

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 with the chance to move beyond traditional administrative support and operate at the heart of important business activity. Working alongside Directors and senior leaders, you’ll gain valuable exposure to organisation-wide priorities and the strategic decision-making that shapes our work.

This highly visible role will give you insight into digital transformation, people strategy, organisational change and operational delivery, while enabling you to build relationships across multiple teams and functions. You’ll become a trusted presence within a fast-moving senior environment, combining excellent organisation with judgement, discretion and strategic awareness to help leaders focus on delivering their priorities.

We’re looking for someone with significant Executive Assistant experience supporting Directors or senior leaders, excellent organisational capabilities and the confidence to operate effectively within a busy and demanding environment. You’ll bring exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgement and discretion, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities independently. Experience supporting multiple Directors within an HR and/or Technology directorate would also be valuable.

In return, you’ll gain senior-level exposure and the chance to broaden your professional experience while contributing to work with a meaningful impact on consumers and the UK’s energy future. You’ll also discover an inclusive and collaborative organisation committed to flexibility and employee development, various location options and an extensive package of benefits and perks.

We have a critical purpose to protect consumers while helping deliver a clean, more affordable and secure Net Zero energy system. Join us and put your executive support expertise at the centre of an organisation shaping Britain’s energy future, enabling senior leaders to focus on the strategic priorities that make a meaningful difference.

• Proactively manage the Director/s time and forward plan to ensure their diary aligns with strategic priorities and organisational objectives, enabling them to operate effectively and focus on high-value activity.

• Proactively manage the Director/s time and forward plan to ensure their diary aligns with strategic priorities and organisational objectives, enabling them to operate effectively and focus on high-value activity.

• Effectively manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships, acting as the first point of contact and handling all enquiries professionally to promote a positive image of the directorate and wider organisation.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the directorate and the organisation to ensure seamless collaboration and high-quality support for the Director/s.

• Work closely with Private Secretaries to ensure the Director/s receives all required papers, briefs and materials in good time, allowing sufficient opportunity for review, feedback and preparation ahead of meetings.
• Brief and update the Director/s and Private Secretaries on…