Location
Cardiff

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£86,547 per annum

About the Role
Ofgem is working at the forefront of the fight to build a fairer, more affordable and future-ready energy system, helping ensure the costs of Britain’s gas networks are recovered efficiently and transparently as the sector undergoes major change. We are seeking a Head of Gas System Charging to lead a full-scale reform of the UK gas charging system at a pivotal point in the energy transition.
As Great Britain’s independent energy regulator, Ofgem drives change across the energy sector, aiming for Net Zero while protecting consumers, especially vulnerable groups.
This permanent leadership role offers the opportunity to influence how gas network costs are recovered as the sector transitions towards a low-carbon future. You will provide strategic leadership across gas charging and cost recovery, ensuring regulatory arrangements remain efficient, resilient and fit for the future. With changing demand patterns and emerging low-carbon gases, you will be central to decisions with significant implications for consumers, industry and the future gas system.
This broad and highly influential role involves shaping charging reform across the gas system and establishing Gas System Charging as a recognised centre of expertise within Ofgem. You will lead a specialist multidisciplinary team and work closely with senior stakeholders, providing strategic direction on complex issues.

Experience
- Significant expertise in charging or cost recovery arrangements demonstrated through a proven track record of leading complex charging, cost recovery or economic regulatory policy in the energy sector or a comparable regulated industry.
- Strong track record of engaging, advising and influencing senior stakeholders including Government, regulated entities, industry bodies and senior leadership to build support for complex regulatory and policy outcomes.
- Experience of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams, supporting capability development, knowledge sharing and effective resource management.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex technical, regulatory and economic issues to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Strong programme and delivery management skills, capable of overseeing multiple strategic workstreams, managing risks, dependencies and trade-offs, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a complex and changing environment.

About you
You will be a strategic leader with the ability to navigate complex issues and drive high-quality outcomes through significant change. You will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a commitment to inclusive leadership and valuing diverse perspectives. You are motivated by the opportunity to reshape how Britain’s gas networks are funded and ensure future charging arrangements deliver fair and efficient outcomes for consumers.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualification requirements stated; however, significant relevant experience in regulatory or economic policy leadership within the energy sector or a comparable regulated industry is essential.