The aim of the Wholesale Markets Directorate is to help ensure we have wholesale market arrangements that operate in the best interests of customers, by monitoring market developments closely, identifying any problems, and proposing and implementing improvements where appropriate. You will lead, the teams responsible for monitoring developments in wholesale market liquidity, and develop and implement measures to improve liquidity in wholesale electricity markets. In addition, you will monitor for possible wholesale market abuse and investigate, as appropriate, as well as further develop the System Operator (SO) incentive regime for both electricity and gas.
Key Requirements:
- Degree level education (preferably in economics or relevant associated discipline) and proven team leadership experience, in a policy analysis and policy delivery environment.
- Strong experience in managing and developing teams. Management of other managers would be particularly desirable.
- Proven track record in managing and delivering major projects against challenging deadlines, including experience in managing multiple projects or workstreams.
- Proven expertise in policy development, either in public/or private sector.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent Ofgem and influence at the highest levels within the industry.
- Proven ability to take decisions with significant financial implications.
To find out how you can be part of the future of the energy debate, please visit our website to find out more and to apply: www.ofgemjobs.co.uk/recruitment-timetable
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, 21 January 2013.
Please quote reference OFG/982 in all correspondence.
What we offer you:
- 25 days annual leave; rising to 30 days after two years
- excellent training and development opportunities
- the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits
- flexible working hours and family friendly policies
- subsidised gym and restaurant (London only)
- interest free season ticket loan, and
- an excellent working environment.
CVs will not be accepted or read. Please be aware that candidates may be required to undertake testing as part of the selection process. You will be required to complete a baseline security check. No agencies please.
In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the UK Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Commonwealth, the EEA, Switzerland and Turkey. Certain family members of EEA, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible regardless of their nationality. Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to take up employment in the UK. For full details, go to http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nationality-rules.pdf
Ofgem is an equal opportunities employer.
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