Ofgem Senior Economists

Senior Economists (2 posts)

Millbank London ​£43,600 - £56,650 p.a.

Glasgow £41,200 - £52,600 p.a.

These roles involve managing and delivering a range of energy market-related projects at the cutting edge of economic and regulatory policy. Working closely with senior managers you will provide expert advice across a wide variety of departments to develop regulatory policy. This will mean preparing major policy documents and leading discussions with both industry operators and representative groups on major policy initiatives and market analysis.

You will need the following skills and experience:

• A degree in economics or related discipline of 2.1 or higher.
• Masters degree in economics or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Wide-ranging expertise in applying regulatory economics and/or developing policy in a commercial or public sector environment, ideally gained within the energy sector.
• Experience in leading analytical work to support policy development and monitoring.
• Experience of project management and delivery.

Closing date for applications: 1 July 2013

To apply, please go to:http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/About%20us/Careers/OurOpps/Pages/OurOpps.aspx

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. Protecting consumers and powering the future of the energy debate.