Policy Analyst, REMIT Implementation

The purpose of this role is to contribute to implementing the arrangements necessary to enforce the prohibitions set out in the Regulation of wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT).  REMIT prohibits market participants trading wholesale gas or electricity products from using inside information or manipulating or attempting to manipulate wholesale energy markets.

You will be expected to provide input into specific elements of the REMIT implementation work, including developing elements of a framework for market monitoring under REMIT. You may also represent Ofgem at industry and European fora, including ACER working groups and task forces.

Key Requirements:

• Good analytical skills, with the ability to apply to real-world problems and experience in designing and applying quantitative or qualitative analysis to support robust decision making.
• Experience of building constructive and productive relationships, internally and externally.
• The ability to communicate effectively to a range of internal and external audiences and to communicate complex issues to a range of audiences.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to contribute to a sustainable, high-performing team environment.
• The ability to apply good practice project management, in support of the efficient operational management of both your team and Ofgem more widely.
• An understanding of the operation of electricity/gas and/or financial markets, and the ability to build and maintain a detailed knowledge of particular areas of relevance to your work.

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, 21 January 2013.

Please quote reference OFG/989 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.

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