Senior Economist

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) are looking for a skilled economist with:

experience of working on price control and incentives policy or delivery
the ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative information to identify issues
the ability to develop recommendations on a wide range of technical, commercial and policy issues
an exceptional ability to lead and influence discussions with colleagues and stakeholders

In this role you will:

lead various outputs and deliverables within an expanding team
lead the development of Ofgem’s approach to price controls
gather and analyse data for benchmarking and developing frameworks
identify and a develop comprehensive proposals for Ofgem’s position on price control decisions
produce written consultations
respond effectively to evolving government policies — this includes considering pros and cons and drafting clear and concise documents for informed decision-making
have opportunities to present at events and conferences, engage with multiple sectors in the heat network market, and communicate policy benefits, challenges, and trade-offs to senior Ofgem colleagues
work with the Data and Communications Company (DCC) team, other Ofgem teams, and colleagues in the Department of Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ)

How to apply