Chief Operating Officer

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers and drive economic growth.

Ofgem has a culture of inclusion that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues. It fuels our innovation and helps ensure we can best represent the consumers and the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

The COO reports directly to the CEO and will be a member of Ofgem’s Senior Executive Committee (SEC), directly involved in all key executive decisions and the principal adviser on financial and corporate matters to the CEO and Board.

The successful candidate will have exceptional Leadership skills, being the lead in Ofgem’s corporate services transformation. Providing corporate leadership across Ofgem and setting the strategic direction and priorities for the organisation. They will represent Ofgem across government, UK regulatory networks and the energy sector and will have strong senior stakeholder engagement and relationship skills.

Ofgem is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of open and fair competition, merit and business need.

The COO is responsible for setting the strategic direction for Ofgem, and setting out its priorities each year, as the priorities and requirements change.

The position will be accountable to both the CEO, as the Ofgem Accounting Officer, and to the Board, providing professional advice and judgement on a broad range of complex matters requiring experience and understanding of the central public sector.

The post holder will also maintain corporate oversight of the integration of the additional roles and and responsibilities that Ofgem is taking on at the request of the government, to support the delivery of Net Zero and the UK’s legally binding carbon reduction targets.