Senior Policy Lead

Requirements of the role

Are you ready to run the charge toward a greener, fairer energy future? Ofgem is at the forefront of the fight against climate change, driving transformation that puts consumers first. We’re looking for two Senior Policy Leads to spearhead bold initiatives that will shape low-carbon energy and social schemes, creating long-lasting impact for millions across the UK.

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 one permanent role and one fixed term contract, placing you right at the centre of energy policy and innovation. These are high-profile opportunities to shape some of the UK’s most ambitious government-backed schemes – together worth £12bn annually. You’ll be part of a fast-moving environment where your ideas and supervision will help deliver lasting change.

Working within the Policy & Scheme Development portfolio, you’ll play a key role in transforming how support is delivered to households, whether improving energy efficiency, tackling fuel poverty, or boosting the UK’s renewable energy capacity. This is meaningful work that matters, where every decision helps drive progress.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to lead – strategically, confidently and with purpose. You’ll bring sharp analytical thinking, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges. A strong understanding of the energy sector is essential, alongside the ability to influence at a senior level and drive momentum.

You’ll join a welcoming, purpose-driven team that values openness, challenge, and new perspectives. We offer flexible working, a hybrid model across our London, Glasgow or Cardiff offices, and an excellent benefits package that supports your work–life balance.

At Ofgem, we have a critical purpose to develop and deliver effective energy policy that protects consumers and powers the UK’s transition to Net Zero. In this role, you’ll help turn that mission into action, leading projects that shape the future of energy for the better.

Job description
Key Responsibilities

Policy Development and Delivery

Proactively leads a policy area and provides the end-to-end knowledge and strategic oversight to support effective decision making and continuous improvement
Proactively leads continuous development of their domain knowledge, policy proposals, research, technology, consumer needs and stakeholder perspectives in their policy/strategy area
Works flexibly across Ofgem to ensure delivery of organisation priorities in line with business planning, guiding, supporting, and collaborating with colleagues to respond effectively to change
Leads on the delivery of high quality, timely, and robust analysis of core issue/s and policy options resulting in evidence-based and deliverable recommendations.
Leads key projects, including responsibility for internal and external stakeholder engagement, prioritising, planning and delivering work.
Ensures decision makers consider relevant legislation and regulation and any specific case issues and escalates critical issues as needed to ensue delivery for consumers.
Stakeholder Management

Effectively communicating the benefits, challenges, and trade-offs from policy proposals to Ofgem colleagues and sectoral stakeholders, effectively using evidence to build understanding and commitment to action.
Ensures effective delivery by working collaboratively across team boundaries and engaging with key Ofgem functions and relevant government departments – developing close links to manage and mitigate risks
Representing Ofgem externally and building constructive stakeholder relationships to ensure challenges and issues are identified and resolved in consumers’ interests
Is demonstrably accessible and identifiable to all who operate in their policy/strategy area as and Ofgem lead/expert and in turn knows who to engage to improve policy design and delivery

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