OFG1050 Adviser, Innovation Link

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1 OFG1050 Adviser, Innovation Link

2 About us Ofgem is Great Britain s gas and electricity regulator. Our goal is to protect energy customers interests, now and in the future. We make sure competition encourages great customer service and bears down on companies prices and profits. We do this by scrutinising costs and checking that companies stick to the rules we set. If a company falls short, we act. Since 2010, we ve imposed over 100 million in fines. We also control the revenue that network companies earn from running gas and electricity grids. This way we make sure customers get value for money from a 6 billion a year programme to upgrade Britain s networks. And we are planning for the future too, with the rollout of smart metering over the next few years, and looking ahead to make sure there s enough capacity in the system to meet demand. About a third of our staff work in Ofgem E-Serve, a division that runs government environmental and social schemes. These include the Energy Companies Obligation, the Domestic and Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentives, the Renewables Obligation, the Feed-In Tariff scheme, and the Climate Change Levy exemption. The total value of these schemes is approximately 6 billion per year; our costs for administering them are just 0.6% of this. We are a diverse and vibrant organisation, with the majority of our staff working in our London (Canary Wharf) and Glasgow offices. You can find the Ofgem structure chart here. We aim to attract, support, retain and motivate our staff by making sure that they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively and provide them with development opportunities to build a career. We offer a variety of development including formal training, on-the-job training and coaching. There is also a comprehensive management development programme and support for further education and professional qualifications. Ofgem is a great place to work, and we hope to be welcoming you soon. Dermot Nolan Chief Executive 2

3 Ofgem Privacy Notice Registration on Ofgem Recruitment Portal When you register on the Ofgem Recruitment Portal your personal data and information about any applications you have made, will be collected and stored on the platform in order for you to access your details and simplify the recruitment application process. How Ofgem will handle your data and job applications As part of our external recruitment process, personal information will be collected and will only be used to process the application and monitor recruitment statistics. Where we want to disclose information to any other third parties (for example where we want to take up a reference or obtain a disclosure from either CIFAS, the Disclosure and Barring Service or Disclosure Scotland), we will not do so without informing you beforehand unless the disclosure is required by law. Personal information about unsuccessful candidates will be held on file for six months. After the recruitment exercise has been completed, it will then be destroyed or deleted. We retain personalised statistical information about applicants to help inform our recruitment activities, but this is only available to HR. Full details of the Ofgem Privacy Policy and how your data is used can be found at 3

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5 Role Profile Role Details Role Title Band Directorate Location Number of positions and contract type Adviser, Innovation Link C Consumers and Markets London 1 x perm Purpose We are looking for someone curious, helpful and enthusiastic to be part of Ofgem s Innovation Link. The Innovation Link is a one-stop shop for innovators bringing new products and services to the energy market. We work with innovators who are creating businesses in peer-to-peer trading, demandside response, new tariffs responding to smart home technology and electric cars, etc. Our goal is to build Ofgem s reputation as being part of the solution to innovation in the energy market. We provide: Fast, free and frank feedback on what current regulation could mean for new products and services. A regulatory sandbox where we lighten regulation to enable the trial of innovative propositions. Insight and analysis of trends to inform Ofgem s strategic priorities. Involvement in the longer-term regulatory change needed to boost innovation and benefit consumers. In this role you will: Handle enquiries from innovators, from large corporates to small start-ups. These are rarely routine. Excellent interviewing skills are often needed to help understand business needs, and get to the right questions. Research relevant regulatory issues and use input from policy experts and legal colleagues across Ofgem to provide helpful answers. 5

6 Contribute to the creation of longer-term policy changes. We don t expect you to be able to work independently from day 1, and you will have support from colleagues as you get to know the role. Our cases are very varied, so even experienced team members are always learning. Our team was set up 18 months ago. Our mission will always be to enable innovators to create new products and services that can benefit consumers, but the way we do this will continue to evolve. So we are looking for someone who is flexible, and enjoys a variety of challenges, so we can jointly shape how our roles will evolve. Key responsibilities Help deliver the Innovation Link service to energy innovators Meet with innovators and provide regulatory guidance to them Support the team to share our learnings to influence future Ofgem policy Key outputs and deliverables Written and verbal guidance to innovators Submissions and presentations to the wider team Cross divisional working within Ofgem Key stakeholder relationships Innovators Other organisations that support innovators Colleagues in both Consumers and Markets and across Ofgem Other external stakeholders e.g. BEIS when appropriate 6

7 Specific skills and capabilities Essential: Knowledge of any part of the energy sector, e.g. experience in an energy supplier or DNO. Ability to quickly research, summarise and clearly communicate an unfamiliar area. Ability to put people at their ease, understand their business needs, analyse and find the questions they should have asked. Ability to build good relationships with internal stakeholders in order to gain information and insights from experts. Good organisation. Meet deadlines, and show visible progress. Drive to be helpful, and to enable innovation. Ability to work with ambiguous or incomplete information, and to use good judgement on how to make progress in spite of this. Passion for innovation in the energy sector. Desirable: Knowledge of UK energy regulation. Knowledge of start-ups or corporates operations, commercial, legal or regulatory issues. Competencies 7

8 How to apply To apply for this role, you are required to submit a CV and Suitability Statement. Completed applications should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Applications received after that time will not normally be considered. Your application should consist of: CV (saved as forename. surname CV) Suitability Statement As part of your application process, we will check your details against CIFAS fraud prevention databases. Should our investigations identify fraud or the commission of any other criminal offences by you when applying for, or during the course of your employment with us, we will record the details of this on the relevant fraud prevention databases. This information may be accessed from the UK and other countries and used by law enforcement agencies and by us and other organisations to prevent fraud. Further details of the CIFAS fraud prevention databases, through which we share information, can be obtained by contacting recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk Your details will also be checked against the Civil Service Internal Fraud Database (IFD) of employees dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. Where an applicant to Ofgem is successful in interview, we will check your name and date of birth against the IFD. Any applicant who is included in the IFD will be refused employment. This information will be retained by the Cabinet Office on the IFD for a period of five years from the date of dismissal (or the date employment ended). GRS and other recruitment teams will share with the Cabinet Office the outcome of the checks for monitoring and analysis purposes. The Cabinet Office will use this information for research on the prevention and detection of fraud. This will not be shared outside Cabinet Office, GRS, and other recruitment teams, except on an anonymised basis. 8

9 Overview of process Your completed application will be acknowledged and you will be notified of the outcome of the application. Your invitation to interview correspondence will give details of specific date and time. We will also notify you of any presentations / tests etc (not all roles require this). The interview will be a combination of competency questions and role specific questions. Please see the competency framework below relevant to this role. Please note, Ofgem do not cover the cost of travel to and from your interview. Competencies You will be assessed against a selection of the Band C Competencies at interview stage. These are specified in the role profile. The competencies can be found here. Please ensure you download and keep this document in preparation for your potential interview. 9

10 Terms and conditions Role Title Adviser, Innovation Link Salary 31,500-38,600 Location London Hours of work London: 36 hours per week Annual leave entitlement As a new starter you are entitled to 25 days annual leave which will rise to 30 days after 2 years service. If you are transferring from another Government Department, and have 2 years continuous service your annual leave will be 30 days on joining. You will also receive 10.5 days public, Bank and privilege holiday. Please note the dates vary in England, Wales and Scotland. If your appointment is for less than a year then you will receive a pro-rata and public/privilege allowance. Pension The civil service offers excellent pension arrangements. For further information, please visit: Other benefits Cycle to work Childcare vouchers Season ticket loan Employee wellbeing Enhanced maternity /paternity pay Subsidised Gym 10

11 Our values Making a positive difference for energy consumers Our priority is to protect and to make a positive difference for all energy consumers. We work to promote value for money, security of supply and sustainability for present and future generations. We do this through the supervision and development of markets, regulation and the delivery of government schemes. We work effectively with, but independently of, government, the energy industry and other stakeholders. We do so within a legal framework determined by the UK government and the European Union. Our values are: Dedication Committed to making a positive difference for all energy consumers today and for a sustainable future Making time to hear and understand views and be open to new ideas Being experts in our field - learning from everything we do developing our skills Integrity Acting with independence Being transparent and straightforward in our dealings with each other and our stakeholders Basing our decisions on the best available evidence and impartial assessment Determination Finding a way to make things happen To deliver - focusing on the consumer outcome, working collaboratively with each other, and in partnership with stakeholders Thinking ahead, and leading thinking 11

12 Equalities and diversity As an employer we are committed to equality. We want to be an organisation that people are proud to be part of. We welcome applications from all people across all sections of our diverse communities. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity in our employment practice and processes. This is irrespective of disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation, working pattern and responsibility for dependents. We believe that every employee should be treated with openness, honesty and respect. We won t tolerate unfair treatment or discrimination. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. We value and make the best use of this diversity of talent, so that our people fulfil their potential and create the conditions for business success. 12