Electricity Network Charging Expert

Developing policy and regulation to shape the electricity charging frameworks of the future

Ofgem exists to ensure a safe and environmentally sustainable energy supply to the households of Great Britain. As the industry regulator, we promote the highest standards of customer care and work with industry partners to ensure that our energy system and supporting infrastructure is safe, resilient and sustainable.

Electricity network charging frameworks are a critical element in achieving Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system and, as Ofgem’s Electricity Network Charging expert, you’ll have considerable influence over their design. You’ll assess options for future frameworks, develop shortlists and carry out analysis to achieve preferred solutions. This will include developing approaches to the recovery of electricity network revenues from the customer base. In particular you will lead the qualitative and quantitative analysis on regulation and policy development. You will also offer advice and updates to Ofgem’s board and other executive bodies.

This is a policy role that demands a sound grasp of the development and application of network charging methodologies such as the Distribution Use of System, the Transmission Network Use of System and the Balancing Services Use of System. While you’re likely to have a background with an energy supplier or network operator, your key skills will centre on informing decisions around charging methodologies and tariff setting within the wider business context. Experience of working in a complex environment as an internal expert is essential. You’ll need to be ready to advise and challenge senior leaders on strategic and operational performance.

Ofgem relies on having a workforce that reflects the society we serve, so we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially those from underrepresented groups. While this is a full-time role, flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome. We will also support you with excellent training and development opportunities, plus a competitive benefits package.

The essential criteria for this role is:

• Subject matter knowledge: Significant experience working with network charging methodologies, which could include work relating to the development and application of DUoS (Distribution Use of System), TNUoS (Transmission Network Use of System), or BSUoS (Balancing Services Use of System) charges, analysis of these charging signals to help inform business decisions, and/or the application of these signals to supplier retail tariffs.
• Extensive understanding of the energy sector legislation, regulation, and codes which govern how electricity network charges are levied.
• Policy analysis skills: Ability to assess costs and benefits of complex problems and make robust recommendations and/or effective decisions
• Organisational skills: the ability to plan ahead, prioritise activities (or resources), manage multiple priorities to successfully deliver at pace
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills that effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences in written documents and orally
• Collaboration skills: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The desirable criteria for this role is:

• Experience of working on consultancy, government, policy, regulatory or energy sector projects that deliver benefits for consumers, communities, or society
• Strong analytical background (experience developing analytical frameworks, working with complex models, and using data to solve problems)

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Please refer to the Candidate Pack attached for full details.

Job contact :

Name :
Emma Tosh
Email :
recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk