Head of Long Duration Energy Storage Policy

Britain's energy future depends on more than generating clean power. It depends on making that power available when it matters most. Ofgem is at the forefront of tackling this challenge, helping unlock the potential of energy storage to strengthen security of supply and protect consumers.

We are looking for a Head of Long Duration Energy Storage Policy to join us and help drive a transformation in how Britain stores and uses electricity. This is a permanent role, taking on a senior leadership position at the heart of one of the energy sector's most significant emerging developments.

You will jointly lead our Long Duration Electricity Storage team, with a particular focus on regulatory policy and electricity storage markets. You will have the scope to shape thinking in a rapidly evolving market, with significant exposure to senior leaders, government, industry, and potential investors.

The successful candidate will have substantial regulatory policy experience, a strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, and proven senior leadership capabilities. You will bring commercial awareness, sound strategic judgment, and the confidence to influence stakeholders at the highest levels.

Responsibilities:

• Proven regulatory policy experience on the LDES regime or other economic regulatory regimes, ideally establishing and implementing new regulatory regimes
• Proven experience in wholesale electricity markets, ideally markets relevant to electricity storage
• Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal people management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and direct resources at all levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - with the ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders at the most senior levels
• Ability to see the linkages between different areas of work being undertaken across the organisation, and to develop coherent policies and cross-organisational messages

Behaviours:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits:

• Salary of £63,443 - £86,547 per year
• Contribution of £18,379 towards being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave after 2 years
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office)
• Flexible working hours and family-friendly policies