Regulatory Director

– Energy, Systems

Management &

Security

Ref: QOFAAB

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Welcome Message

Energy is an essential service for homes and business around Great

Britain. As the independent energy regulator, we play a crucial role

in protecting our customers today and helping Britain build the

decarbonised energy system we need for the future. We work hard

to ensure fair treatment for consumers, especially those in vulnerable

situations, to support the transition to low carbon electricity,

transport and heat as cost effectively as possible. I’m proud to say I

work for Ofgem, and I know colleagues are too.

This role Director – Energy, Systems Management and Security will play a pivotal role in

shaping the energy industry to ensure it is fit for purpose for the unprecedented changes

we expect to see. You will be an industry leader, shaping the way the energy system is

structured and run. Equally, this role will offer you interesting, challenging and

meaningful work, as well as the opportunity to progress your career in new directions.

I’m passionate about making Ofgem the best place to work. We aim to be fast moving,

and able to meet the challenges of our fast changing energy market. I want us to be a

flexible place to work – allowing all of our team (including myself) to manage our work

and home commitments alongside each other, enabling us to become as diverse as the

customers we serve. Equally, to be successful, I want colleagues from a wide range of

backgrounds to be able to bring their whole selves to work, so they can flourish

professionally and better reflect the experiences of the consumers we serve.

Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive

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Our Purpose

Our priority is to make sure that customers interests are

protected today and that we can help lead Britain’s effort to

meet its climate change goals. We are passionate about both.

Many customers rely on Ofgem’s rules and funding to ensure

that their energy needs are met, particularly during the Covid

19 crisis, where it was more important than ever that we

worked across the industry to help those unwell or self-

isolating manage their energy needs.

Equally, the UK has [one of] the most ambitious climate change goals in the world and at

the heart of this is our transition from a high carbon traditional energy system to one that

is fully decarbonised by 2050. Ofgem has a key role in ensuring that we make this change

and that customers interests are looked after along the way.

We do this through reforming the energy market, directly regulating companies and taking

action against poor behaviour and through the delivery of government schemes for

renewable energy, energy efficiency and to protect the poorest energy customers.

We are a ‘Non Ministerial Department’ – this means we work effectively with, but

independently of, government, the energy industry and other stakeholders.

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Job Title

Director – Energy Systems Management & Security

Location

Our main offices are based in London and Glasgow, with a

smaller office in Cardiff. This role can be based in any of our

three offices.

The successful applicant would be required to travel to all

locations as necessary.

Salary

External candidates can expect a salary of c. £130k per annum.

Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with the Civil Service pay rules in place on

the date of their appointment.

Contract Type

This is a permanent and full-time role, however flexible working arrangements would be

considered, you should discuss your requirements with Jonathan or Jessica from SaxBam.

We would also like to hear from job-share partnerships and those looking for a secondment

opportunity.

The Role

The Regulatory Director – Energy, Systems Management and Security will play a pivotal

role at the heart of Ofgem. The successful candidate will need to be able to understand

the current system, identify key current and future challenges in energy and lead the

design and regulation of the wholesale energy market and its operations.

We are looking for someone with the capacity to understand the sector and work with the

executive team to deliver against it. You will be at the forefront of strengthening Ofgem’s

decisions on behalf of consumers within a dynamic and agile environment.

You will lead a team across a new portfolio with responsibility for:

Wholesale Markets

Security of supply

System operations

Ensuring the energy system can play its role in delivering a net zero carbon economy

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Regulatory Director portfolios will change and flex over time dependent on the needs of

the organisation. These portfolio names gives an indication of what they will initially

contain.

In addition, the Director will be a full member of the Executive leadership team and will

be expected to play a full part in developing the wider Ofgem strategy, organisational

transformation and our day to day management. The Director will be a full member of

Ofgem’s Executive Committee and directly involved in all key Executive decisions.

Key Corporate responsibilities – for Senior Directors at Ofgem

Active member of the Executive Committee reporting into the Gas and Electricity

Markets Authority (GEMA) Board

Set Ofgem day-to-day budget and high level work programmes in line with GEMA’s

direction

Make high-level organisational decisions within your specific areas of responsibility and

delegate directly to teams as appropriate.

Ensure that the advice and recommendations GEMA receives maximises progress and

delivery on the Board’s interests and ensures progress and delivery against strategic

objectives.

Champion and role model values and behaviours and support others in doing so.

Key Responsibilities

A high degree of accountability to the Chief Executive and GEMA Board for strategic

delivery

Contribute as a senior leader to the formulation of the business strategy and associated

operating model and governance model, ensuring key stakeholder interests relevant to

area of responsibility are considered

Represent Ofgem on a number of regulatory matters on a range of important public

forums and manage Ofgem’s relationship with relevant stakeholders

Engage and plan with key partners to maintain and improve the stability of the UK

regulatory environment and energy system for all consumers

Work with Government and key partners to ensure that there is an effective security

system framework in place

To build an inclusive culture across the portfolio by championing progress on diversity

and inclusion, being a visible advocate for inclusive leadership and behaviours and

ensuring that Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Wellbeing remains a priority for all

team members

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Key Outputs and Deliverables

Ensures translation of the organisational strategy into the relevant area of the business,

with oversight within the business area of the strategic and operational plans for

implementation of the agreed strategic goals including activity, financial and workforce

strategic plans

A range of media and methods of delivery that can be used by senior leaders and

cascaded within the organisation to articulate how Energy, System Management and

Security strategic goals enables us to deliver on the organisational goals with a focus

on value adding real world impact and measuring results

Research and insights papers and presentations to inform evidence-based decision

making on future direction, innovation and investment, i.e., of best practice in

regulation and of cutting edge practice across sectors and across the world

Ensure that analysis is user friendly, timely and channelled in line with Ofgem priorities

Key Stakeholder Relationships

GEMA and executive team (including CEO’s office, Chairman’s office, Secretariat)

Senior managers across the organisation

Government, including Cabinet Office, HM Treasury, BEIS

Energy sector stakeholders and thought leaders

Non Governmental Organisations

Essential Criteria

The scope of this role will require a combination of exceptional leadership and strategic

thought. How you are able to meet this challenge must be clearly evidenced within your

CV and Statement of Suitability. To be considered, please tell us how you meet the

following essential criteria (not more than 2 pages/1250 words).

Essential

A strategic leader - background and knowledge in strategic leadership and senior

decision making. A dedicated, motivational and collaborative leader who builds

strong, inclusive, high performing teams and cross-team working relationships.

A results driven leader with experience in delivering strategic options

An expert on regulated markets and networks - professional knowledge and

experience that evidences the ability to be a credible voice in the wholesale energy

market, to enable the development of a decarbonised and flexible energy system

at lowest cost to energy consumers.

A senior advisor - experience of working with Boards and senior officials and

making a positive impact with a range of senior stakeholders both internally and

externally.

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A strong communicator - highly credible communication skills, both in writing

and in person, with experience of building strong stakeholder relationships and

engendering trusted relationships that achieve buy-in and commitment

A team player - an open approach that proactively consults others, seeking

challenge and keeping people updated on developments and be unafraid to make

decisions when necessary.

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Ofgem’s Leadership Structure (Transition Period) August 2020

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Application Process

To apply for this post, you will need to submit the following documentation by

no later than noon 22nd October 2020.

1. A CV setting out your career history, with key

responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have

provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years;

2. A Statement of Suitability (no longer than two pages)

explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities

and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the

role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person

specification;

Failure to submit both documents (CV and Statement

of Suitability) will mean the panel only have limited

information on which to assess your application

against the criteria in the person specification.

Please ensure that both documents contain your full

name.

Should you encounter any issues with submitting your

application please get in touch with

belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20

7227 0880 (during office hours).

3. Diversity stats – we ask all candidates to complete our diversity questionnaire. There

is an option to tick – prefer not to say.

Candidates should apply for this role through website at www.saxbam.com/appointments

using code QOFAAB.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor on this appointment.

Selection Process

June Milligan, a Civil Service Commissioner, will chair the process.

The Civil Service Commission has two primary functions:

Providing assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit

on the basis of fair and open competition. For the most senior posts in the Civil

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Service, the Commission discharges its responsibilities directly by overseeing the

recruitment process and by a Commissioner chairing the selection panel.

Hearing and determining appeals made by civil servants under the Civil Service

Code which sets out the Civil Service values – Impartiality, Objectivity, Integrity

and Honesty - and forms part of the relationship between civil servants and their

employer.

More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.

The Panel

The panel for your final interview will consist of;

Jonathan Brearley, CEO Ofgem

June Milligan, Civil Service Commissioner

Nick Winser, Independent Panel Member

One other panel member to be determined nearer the time.

Assessment

We will have both a longlist and shortlist phase for this campaign. If you are

longlisted, you will have a 45-60 minute online interview with our search

consultants – Saxton Bampfylde. You will be advised on the outcome of this stage.

If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a virtual staff engagement

exercise. The staff engagment will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, it is

designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel

to explore further at interview.

We may take up references for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to discuss the role with Jonathan in

advance of your interview.

You will be asked to attend a panel interview [either virtually, or in person,

depending on any current restrictions] in order to have a more in-depth discussion

of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria

set out in the Person Specification. Please also note that you may be asked to

deliver a short presentation during the interview, this will be either based a scenario

or topic we would like you to discuss in more detail.

Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted

candidates.

Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible after

the final interview.

Expected Timeline

We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer

alternative dates for assessments or interviews. You are therefore asked to note the below

timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process, in order to

meet the dates given. Please note that these dates may be subject to change.

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The indicative timetable is as follows:

Advert closing date Midday 22nd October 2020

Longlist Meeting w/c 26th October 2020

Shortlist Meeting w/c 9th November 2020

Assessments w/c 16th November 2020

Interviews w/c 23rd November 2020

We are running an open event to allow candidates the opportunity to discuss the role in

more detail on 19th October 2020 at 16:30. If you would like to attend please register via

the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-recruitment-event-director-roles-tickets-

122216451697

FAQs

Can I apply if I am not currently a civil servant? Yes. This role is open to suitably qualified people in the external market and to existing

civil servants and those in accredited Non-Departmental Bodies.

Is this role suitable for part-time working? This role is available for full-time or flexible working arrangements (including job share

partnerships). If you wish to discuss your needs in more detail please get in touch with the

named point of contact in this pack.

Will the role involve travel? Some travel may be required for this role.

Where will the role be based? We are primarily based in London and Glasgow. Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be

reimbursed.

Can I claim back any expenses incurred during the recruitment process?

No. Unfortunately we will not be able to reimburse you, except in exceptional

circumstances and only when agreed in advance.

What nationality do I need to hold in order to apply?

To be eligible for employment to this role you must be a national from the following

countries:

The United Kingdom

The Republic of Ireland

The Commonwealth*

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A European Economic Area (EEA) Member State

Switzerland

Turkey

Certain family members of EEA, Switzerland and Turkish nationals are also eligible to apply

regardless of their nationality.

(*Commonwealth citizens not yet in the UK, who have no right of abode in the UK and who

do not have leave to enter the UK are ineligible to apply.)

For further information on whether you are eligible to apply, please visit Gov.UK.

Is security clearance required?

Yes. On entry to the Civil Service we will carry out Scotland Disclosure, CIFAS and Civil

Service Internal Fraud (IFD) checks for this role. SC clearance may be sought in future.

What reasonable adjustments can be made if I have a disability?

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order to support disabled job

applicants and ensure that you are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and assessment

process.

If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you would like to

discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact Catherine Young –

Catherine.Young@Ofgem.gov.uk - in the first instance.

Do you offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Persons?

Disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria in the job specification are

guaranteed an interview. Selection will be on merit. If you wish to claim a guaranteed

interview under the Disability Commitment, you should complete the relevant section of

the online application. It is not necessary to state the nature of your disability.

Will this role be overseen by the Civil Service Commission?

Yes. As this role is one of the more senior posts within the Civil Service, a Commissioner

will oversee the recruitment process and chair the selection panel.

More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.

What do I do if I want to make a complaint?

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis

of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil

Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment

Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Catherine Young

(Catherine.Young@Ofgem.gov.uk) in the first instance.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can

contact the Civil Service Commission.

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What should I do if I think that I have a conflict of interest?

Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests that might cause questions

to be raised about their approach to the business of the Department.

If you believe that you may have a conflict of interest please contact Catherine Young

(Catherine.Young@Ofgem.gov.uk) before submitting your application.

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Ofgem’s Values

Dedication

Committed to making a positive difference for all energy consumers

today and for a sustainable future

Making time to hear and understand views and be open to new ideas

Being experts in our field - learning from everything we do –

developing our skills

Integrity

Acting with independence

Being transparent and straightforward in our dealings with each other

and our stakeholders

Basing our decisions on the best available evidence and impartial

assessment

Determination

Finding a way to make things happen

To deliver - focusing on the consumer outcome, working collaboratively

with each other, and in partnership with stakeholders

Thinking ahead, and leading thinking

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Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave & Public Holidays

You are entitled to 30 days’ annual leave per annum (pro rata). You

also will receive 8 days public and bank holidays, plus 1 day privilege

holiday (pro rata). Please note the dates vary in England, Wales and

Scotland.

Probation

You will serve a 6 months’ probation unless you are transferring from another role in the

Civil Service and have satisfactorily completed a probation period. Your performance,

conduct and attendance will be monitored and reviewed.

Pension

The civil service offers excellent pension arrangements. For further information, please

visit: Civil Service Pensions

Age of Retirement

The Civil Service has adopted a no retirement age policy.

Pre-Employment Checks

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening,

subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide

information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences.

This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed

for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant whose details are

held on the IFD will be refused employment.

Civil Service Commission

More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.

We comply with all the relevant data protection legislation as part of our recruitment

process, please see our privacy policy that tells you why we request job applicant personal

data, what we do with it and how long we retain the information for.

Contact Details

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor on this appointment.

For further information about the role, including more details about how to apply, please

visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QOFAAB. Alternatively, telephone

+44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK

representative of the clients we serve.

We are committed to understanding, respecting and representing as broad a range of views

and backgrounds as we have in UK society. We know that diverse perspectives and

experiences are critical to an effective, modern Civil Service.

Our vision is to ensure the Civil Service represents modern Britain and is a truly inclusive

employer – an example to other employers. We will create an organisation where diversity

is not only respected and valued – but celebrated.

What’s in it for me?

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us – regardless

of background.

If you’re interested in becoming a world class leader, developing your career with us –

starting with this interesting and challenging role – or doing things differently and inspiring

colleagues, then the Civil Service is the place for you.

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees

that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and

professional development.

What’s next?

You’ve taken the first step and looked through this job pack to understand the skills and

experience needed to perform this role. Now join us in achieving our ambitions and let us

help you achieve yours. Read more.

Ofgem D&I Strategy

Ofgem is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are

committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For full details of our

strategy please read more here.

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Benefits of Working for the Civil Service

Whatever your role, we take your career

and development seriously, and want to

enable you to build a successful career

with the Department and wider Civil

Service. It is crucial that our employees

have the right skills to develop their

careers and meet the challenges ahead,

and you will benefit from regular

performance and development reviews

to ensure this development is ongoing.

As a Civil Service employee, you will be

entitled to a large range of benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service values and supports all

its employees. We have strong and pro-

active staff networks, special leave

policies for hospital appointments,

reasonable adjustments put in place for

those who need them, and diversity

talent programmes to help everyone

irrespective of background, to achieve

their potential.

Pension

Your pension is a valuable part of your

total reward package. A competitive

contributory pension scheme that you

can enter as soon as you join where we

will make a significant contribution to

the cost of your pension; where your

contributions come out of your salary

before any tax is taken; and where your

pension will continue to provide valuable

benefits for you and your family if you

are too ill to continue to work or die

before you retire. Visit Civil Service

Pension Scheme for more details.

Generous Annual Leave and Bank

Holiday Allowance

30 days annual leave on entry. This is

in addition to 8 public holidays. This will

be complemented by one further day

paid privilege entitlement to mark the

Queen’s Birthday.

Staff Wellbeing

Access to flexible working Schemes

allowing you to vary your working day as

long as you work your total hours.

Generous paid maternity and

paternity leave which is notably more

than the statutory minimum offered by

many other employers.

Childcare benefits (policy for new

employees as of 5 April 2018): Tax-Free

Childcare (TFC) scheme. Working

parents can open an online childcare

account and for every £8 they pay in,

the government adds £2, up to a

maximum of £2000 a year for each child

or £4000 for a disabled child. Parents

then use the funds to pay for registered

childcare. Please check how the policy

would work for you here.

Season Ticket and Bicycle Loan

Interest-free loans for an annual travel

season ticket or a new bicycle.