Head of Gas Transmission , Policy Ofgem

Band E
London, £66,000 - £74,000 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise)
Glasgow, £60,600 - £68,400 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise)
Based in London SW1 or Glasgow, Scotland

In this key role, you will lead the Gas Transmission Policy team, ensuring that the team thinks strategically about forthcoming policy issues, including those at European level, and that it communicates effectively across Ofgem. Following some recent changes, the team will also lead on gas distribution (use of system) charging policy. If you have experience of the gas industry, you will also play a leading role in ensuring that Ofgem uses its gas knowledge and expertise to best effect.

Key requirements

• demonstrable ability to lead, manage, and develop a policy team
• policy development skills
• significant experience, knowledge and understanding of at least one of economic regulation and/or gas industry and markets
• high quality written and oral communication skills
• evidence of applying strategic thinking to particular roles
• project management and ability to deliver high quality work to demanding timescales

To find out how you can be part of the future of the energy debate, please visit our website to find out more and to apply: www.ofgemjobs.co.uk/recruitment-timetable

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, 20 February 2012.

Please quote reference OFG/769 in all correspondence.

The Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) Group regulates the gas and electricity industries in Britain. Our role is to protect consumers and enable them to secure value for money and benefit from reliable supplies. Ofgem has now restructured to meet its duties and obligations for both today’s and also tomorrow’s consumer. E-Serve is responsible for Ofgem’s delivery functions, while Ofgem maintains its regulatory and policy roles.

What we offer you:

• 25 days annual leave; rising to 30 days after two years
• 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
• subsidised gym and restaurant (London only)
• interest free season ticket loan, and
• an excellent working environment.

CVs will not be accepted or read. Please be aware that candidates may be required to undertake testing as part of the selection process. You will be required to complete a baseline security check. No agencies please.

This post is open to EC nationals, members of the Commonwealth, European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss nationals and certain non-EEA family members. Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to take up employment in the UK. Ofgem is an equal opportunities employer. Protecting consumers and powering the future of the energy debate.