Senior Policy Manager, Smarter Metering Band D (post 1)
Summary Information for vacancy - reference OFG/605
Department
Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
Salary
£43600 - £56650 Per Annum
Location
SW1P 3GE, City of Westminster, Greater London, London
Closing Date
27 April 2011
Interviews start
Not specified
Grade
Grade 7
Seniority
Middle management
Pay frequency
Monthly
Appointment Terms
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Full time
Travel required
Sometimes
No of vacancies
1
Field of work
Programme and Project Management
Brief Description
The mass rollout of smart metering will transform how energy markets operate. Many new commercial opportunities and business models will become viable, and the nature of the relationships between customers and various parts of the energy sector will change. Energy management services, using the data made available by smart meters, will become relevant to a much larger number of customers. The purpose of this role is to lead the working level engagement with the Government’s Smart Metering Implementation Programme on the design of the regulatory framework as it relates to metering. The holder of the role will also play a lead role in Ofgem’s ongoing regulation of metering issues, including issues resulting from the transition from ‘dumb’ to ‘smart’ meters. This role will be within Ofgem’s new “Smarter Markets” Directorate, reporting to the Head of Smarter Metering. It will involve joint working with Ofgem’s Sustainable Development Division.
Vacancy description
• Managing key elements of Ofgem’s work program as it relates to metering, including:
• Lead the working level input from Ofgem into the DECC-led SM Programme as it relates to the regulatory framework for metering activities (including the development and regulation of a mandated technical specification from smart meters, and the proposed new regulatory targets for supplier rollout) such that Ofgem contribution is co-ordinated, constructive, well-defined, influential and professionally delivered;
• Manage Ofgem’s ongoing work on the economic and technical regulation of metering activities as it affects market development, including in respect of statutory decision-making in respect of codes and licences.
• Managing a small team of professionals consistent with a high-performing, collaborative and sustainable working environment in Smarter Markets Directorate.
Language Skills
English language skills
Experience
• Leadership
• Policy analysis
• Communications
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking
• Sector and technical knowledge
• Project and resource management
Further information
CRB check required - No
Regulated by OCSC - Yes
Reserved for existing civil servants - No
Reserved for UK nationals - No
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit www.ofgemjobs.co.uk
