Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.

Job Summary

Critical change is coming to Great Britian’s energy sector, and this is your chance to be at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts. Ofgem is looking for a Head of Carbon Capture and Storage to join us and lead pioneering work to shape the regulatory future of one of the UK’s most important net zero technologies.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.

We’re offering a permanent position with a unique opportunity to lead the regulation of CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure, a key pillar of the UK’s strategy for reducing emissions and driving long-term environmental sustainability. Working within our Low Carbon Regulated Asset Base team, you’ll drive regulation from design into delivery, operating at the intersection of policy, regulation and investment, influencing government, shaping markets and enabling major infrastructure projects to progress with confidence.

You’ll be leading a high-performing, supportive team working at pace on exciting and complex policy areas, from regulatory framework development to investor engagement. You’ll also help set direction across a portfolio that includes hydrogen transport and new nuclear finance. This is a fast-evolving space with real-world implications, and you’ll be right at the heart of it.

Job Description

We’re looking for someone with deep experience of economic regulation and a strong track record of leadership. You’ll bring strategic thinking, confident communication, and a passion for building inclusive, effective teams. Your ability to lead cross-cutting programmes and influence senior stakeholders will be essential, as will your skill in translating technical frameworks into actionable regulatory practice.

In return, you’ll benefit from flexible resourcing and excellent development opportunities tailored to your goals. We offer a great rewards package, the flexibility to work in the way that’s suits you best, and the chance to work in a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where innovation is celebrated and diverse voices are valued.

We have a critical purpose to develop and deliver carbon capture and storage regulation, enabling a low-carbon future for Great Britain. Join us and help build a system that is sustainable, secure and fair for consumers.

Read on and find out more.

We’re looking for someone with deep experience of economic regulation and a strong track record of leadership. You’ll bring strategic thinking, confident communication, and a passion for building inclusive, effective teams. Your ability to lead cross-cutting programmes and influence senior stakeholders will be essential, as will your skill in translating technical frameworks into actionable regulatory practice.

In return, you’ll benefit from flexible resourcing and excellent development opportunities tailored to your goals. We offer a great rewards package, the flexibility to work in the way that’s suits you best, and the chance to work in a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where innovation is celebrated and diverse voices are valued.

We have a critical purpose to develop and deliver carbon capture and storage regulation, enabling a low-carbon future for Great Britain. Join us and help build a system that is sustainable, secure and fair for consumers.

Read on and find out more.

Person specification

Essential

Expertise in the design and/or implementation of economic regulation (i.e. RAB models / price controls), as demonstrated by a proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in past positions (LEAD).
Proven aptitude for leadership, with an ability to build effective working relationships with teams and a wide range of stakeholders that creates space for constructive, open, and transparent engagement contributing to a culture of inclusion (LEAD).
Develops, plans and delivers work outcomes, including clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to distil complex issues for non‑expert audiences and represent Ofgem effectively with senior and external stakeholders.

Desirable

Experience working on carbon capture and storage policy.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership
Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn].

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

Name : Chloe Baily
Email : Recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.

In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.

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