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Ofgem Senior Manager, Offshore Transmission Policy

Senior Manager, Offshore Transmission Policy
£43,600 - £56,650 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise)
London SW1 

You will have day-to-day responsibility for leading key aspects of offshore transmission policy. This may include providing the Offshore Transmission team’s input into the cross-Ofgem Integrated Transmission Planning and Regulation project, and facilitating the development of co-ordinated networks offshore, including through anticipatory investment policy. 

Developing evolving models on offshore infrastructure investment and producing and implementing effective regulatory and legislative instruments may also be part of the role, as well as further improving the tendering process for offshore transmission assets. 

You will contribute to the strategic management of the relevant policy team, as well as to wider offshore policy developments, including particularly the development of the enduring Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) tender regime and Energy Bill changes. You will liaise with DECC as required on these policy areas and build close collaborative relationships with the Offshore Transmission legal advisers, external stakeholders and other teams within Ofgem. 
You may be required to line manage other team members as required and /or consultants. 

Key Requirements: 

• Demonstrable expertise in policy development and implementation, in a commercial or public sector environment. 
• Excellent project management skills, with a strong track record of delivery against challenging deadlines. 
• Strong management skills, with a proven ability to deliver through and develop staff, and to undertake research and analysis of complex issues. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence at a strategic level. 
• A degree level education, or relevant professional qualification (preferably in economics, finance or similar discipline). 
• Sound knowledge in the regulatory aspects of the gas and electricity markets is strongly desirable. 

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, Monday 22 October, 2012. 

Please quote reference OFG/913 in all correspondence. 

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. 

In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the UK Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Commonwealth, the EEA, Switzerland and Turkey. Certain family members of EEA, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible regardless of their nationality. Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to take up employment in the UK. For full details, go to:
http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nationality-rules.pdf 

Ofgem is an equal opportunities employer.