Senior Economist, Wholesale Markets, Band D

Senior Economist, Wholesale Markets, Band D
£43,600 -£56,650 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise)            
London SW1

This is a key role in Ofgem’s duty to ensure that the wholesale energy markets remain competitive, efficient and deliver secure supplies. The role carries significant responsibility for ensuring market arrangements deliver these aims, through reviewing existing trading arrangements and market rules, assessing modifications and liaising with industry and government.

There is also an important management function, both in terms of direct line management, and more general coaching/mentoring of junior staff in the team.

Key Requirements:

• Expertise of regulatory economics and/or competition policy.

• Wide-ranging expertise in applying regulatory economics and/or developing policy and strategy in a commercial or public sector environment, ideally gained within the energy sector.
• Proven experience of managing staff and leading teams.
• Strong communication skills - gained and applied at a senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects successfully, against challenging and competing deadlines.
• A degree in economics or related discipline, or equivalent.

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, 22 April 2013.

Please quote reference OFG/1055 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. Promoting choice and value for all gas and electricity customers.