Policy Expert – Electricity Security of Supply

Requirements of the role

Britain’s lights don’t stay on by accident. At Ofgem, we’re the driving force behind keeping our electricity system secure, resilient and ready for anything. We’re now looking for a Principal Expert for Electricity Security of Supply to tackle the risks, shape robust policies and protect reliable power for millions both now and for the future.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving towards Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.

This is a high-profile, permanent opportunity for an electricity systems specialist to take ownership of this critical workstream at the centre of national energy resilience. You will be the expert voice within our multi-disciplinary Electricity Security & Market Management team, which covers wholesale electricity markets, capacity market policy and electricity security of supply.

In this influential role, you’ll shape national policy in an area that affects every household and business. Working closely with government and industry, you’ll guide how the country prepares for winter, plans for capacity needs and manages long-term risks to keep electricity secure and affordable. This is your chance to use your expertise to build resilience, protect consumers and contribute directly to Britain’s energy transition at a time of extraordinary change.

We’re looking for someone with deep knowledge of the GB electricity system and markets, who can bring credible, robust advice to complex issues. You’ll have strong analytical skills and the confidence to communicate clearly with non-expert audiences. Organised and collaborative, you’ll be able to manage multiple priorities, work at pace and build trusted relationships with colleagues, government and industry partners.

At Ofgem, you’ll be part of an open and inclusive workplace that values flexible working and supports professional development. Our flexible resourcing model gives you the chance to broaden your experience across different projectsa or apply your specialist expertise where it has the greatest impact.

We have a critical mission to protect consumers and ensure the electricity system remains secure and resilient as the UK moves towards Net Zero. This is your opportunity to help shape that future and deliver real impact for Britain’s energy consumers.

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Job description
Key Responsibilities and Outputs

Policy Development

Leading our electricity security of supply workstream within the Electricity Security & Market Management team, keeping senior managers appropriately briefed on risks and major milestones.
Identifying, undertaking, and supervising quantitative and qualitative analysis of security of supply risks across time horizons.
Analysing complex concepts and working with colleagues to solve problems and present high quality, timely, and robust analysis of policy options leading to evidence-based policy recommendations to decision makers.
Leading the drafting of clear and concise documents, including briefings, policy documents, consultations, decision letters, and impact assessments.
Providing electricity security of supply expertise and input into policy work streams across Ofgem.

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