Policy Advisor

Ofgem is fighting to build a cleaner, smarter energy system, helping combat the challenges of tomorrow by reimagining how Britain's energy networks are regulated. We're looking for a Policy Advisor to join our Future Frameworks team and help shape the next generation of price control frameworks that will support consumers and Net Zero for years to come.

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. This is a permanent opportunity to influence the long-term future of energy regulation at a pivotal moment for the sector.

About the role

You'll contribute to the development of the next generation of price control frameworks for regulated energy network companies, working on innovative ideas that will shape how networks operate beyond 2031. This role offers a rare chance to work on forward-looking policy in an area that encourages strategic thinking, fresh perspectives, and new approaches.

Working across policy, analysis, and stakeholder engagement, you'll help test and challenge established thinking while contributing to the future evolution of our regulatory framework. You'll enjoy broad exposure across the team, collaborating with colleagues from different specialisms and engaging with industry and government in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of price control frameworks for Britain's regulated energy network companies.
• Work on innovative policy ideas shaping how networks operate beyond 2031.
• Engage in policy development, analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Test and challenge established regulatory thinking and approaches.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialisms and engage with industry and government stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and contribute to complex projects with confidence.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (lead criterion).
• Demonstrable experience in engaging with or managing multiple stakeholders (lead criterion).
• Demonstrable interest and/or experience in public policy, energy, or Net Zero.
• Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Behaviours

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Varied work across Ofgem through the Flexible Resourcing model.
• Exposure to a broad range of strategic policy activity.