Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. We work in a hybrid way, with colleagues spending around 20% of their time in the office, equating to one day per week.
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.
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
Benefits
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].
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