Policy Advisor- Debt Strategy

Ofgem; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,710 - 37,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

30 days annual leave after 2 years

Generous training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading energy regulatory body is looking for a mid-senior level Policy Advisor to drive efforts in reshaping debt strategies within the energy sector. The role requires experience in policy development, excellent communication, and strong analytical skills. You will engage with multiple stakeholders and support innovative solutions to safeguard vulnerable energy consumers. The employment type is full-time, located in Wales, with a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering fast-paced and complex policy development in a high-profile role.
• Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track.
• Demonstrable interest and/or experience in public policy, energy, or net zero.

Responsibilities

• Support work to reset the energy debt landscape and safeguard those most at risk.
• Engage with and manage multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Fast-paced and complex policy development

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Engaging with multiple stakeholders

Understanding of GB retail energy market

Job description

Join to apply for the Policy Advisor- Debt Strategy role at Ofgem

This range is provided by Ofgem. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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

At the forefront of the fight to protect energy consumers from the lasting impacts of debt, Ofgem is reshaping how fairness and affordability are delivered across the energy system. We’re looking for a Policy Advisor to join us and support work that will help reset the energy debt landscape and safeguard those most at risk.

Person Specification

• Experience of delivering fast‑paced and complex policy development in a high‑profile role, managing competing priorities and producing high‑quality outputs under pressure. (LEAD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (LEAD)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrable interest and/or experience in public policy/energy/net zero.
• Experience in engaging with/managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage different work activities or workstreams to keep projects on track.
• Understanding of GB retail energy market.

Behaviours

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. You will enjoy 30 days annual leave after 2 years of service, generous training and development opportunities, flexible working hours, hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office with time under review), and family friendly policies.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industry

• Utilities