About the job

Summary

Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy supply. We are playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system - a goal that everyone wants to achieve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing your part in creating new energy solutions that are great for customers, and great for the environment.

We offer a diverse range of flexible working career opportunities: roles that are stimulating and rewarding, where you can get involved in ground-breaking work. And it’s important to us that we recruit from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds – bringing different perspectives and experiences to our work.

In this role you will join our Industry Codes and Licensing team which takes responsibility for granting and revoking licences. You’ll also work to support colleagues considering changes to industry codes which set out the detailed commercial, operational, and technical rules of the energy system. This places us in an ideal position to influence good practice in the sector, and to ensure that governance and codes frameworks are designed to support the transition to Net Zero. We work across the whole energy marketplace, from networks to wholesale and retail – so this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge of the energy sector. You‘ll assess licence applications, and where appropriate, revocations. You’ll play your part in ensuring that the licence application process is robust and efficient.

It’s an opportunity that will suit someone who has good analytical skills – enabling you to understand, analyse and explain a topic and make recommendations on next steps. You’ll need good organisational and planning skills, so that you can prioritise work effectively and take the initiative to meet agreed deadlines. It’s important that you have a keen eye for detail when working with written material and that you can work well as part of a high-performing team.

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.

Job description

The Industry Codes and Licensing (ICL) team plays a central role in ensuring that Ofgem processes licence applications efficiently and delivers effective policy changes. We do this by facilitating positive outcomes for consumers through the assessment of licence applications against set criteria prior to entering the market and facilitating changes to the rules that industry parties must comply with, which are contained in the ‘industry codes’ and licences.

As part of this, we are also responsible for the governance of key rules of the sector and we are working with BEIS to shape fundamental reforms to code governance to ensure that the codes framework is able to play its part in delivering net zero. The broad scope of codes and licenses means that team members have exposure to the whole energy value chain, from networks to wholesale and retail.

Responsibilities

•Assess licence applications and revocations; highlighting risks and making robust recommendations.

•Ensure the licence application process is robust and efficient, operating within Key Performance Indicators. Recommend improvements to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

•Maintain accurate, current versions of standard licence conditions and internal guidance documents.

•Support colleagues working on proposals in relation to code governance reform.

•Help ensure that code modification decisions are based upon robust processes and are consistent over time.

•Understand the industry codes and relevant modification/appeals procedures. Sharing this knowledge of codes and licensing process across the organisation.

•Develop constructive relationships with Ofgem’s policy teams and wider industry.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Please see Candidate Pack for Details.

Benefits

Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; up to 30 days annual leave. Excellent training and development opportunities. The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. Flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Restaurant and subsidise gym (London only). Interest free season ticket loan.