Ofgem
Joint Head of Nuclear and Small Modular Reactors (SMR)
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Ofgem is working to deliver the low-carbon technologies that will power Britain's future, helping combat the challenges of financing and regulating the next generation of energy infrastructure.
We're looking for a Joint Head of Nuclear and Small Modular Reactors (SMR) to join us and lead the regulatory approach for some of the UK's most significant and strategically important nuclear programmes.
About Ofgem
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.
We're offering a permanent opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role within our Low Carbon Regulated Asset Base team, working at the cutting edge of regulatory policy design and delivery. You'll jointly lead the Nuclear and Small Modular Reactors team, helping shape the future of nuclear regulation while overseeing the implementation of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes and influencing the regulatory frameworks that will support future nuclear technologies. Working closely with another Head of Team, you'll play a leading role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued.
This is a rare opportunity to influence nationally significant policy. You'll help shape how major low carbon infrastructure is regulated, contributing to work that will support investment, strengthen energy security and enable the UK's transition to Net Zero, all while leading a high-performing, inclusive team.
Job description
We're looking for someone with substantial expertise in economic regulation together with a proven track record of strategic leadership in complex regulatory environments. You'll be an influential communicator who builds strong relationships, leads multidisciplinary teams with confidence and can translate complex issues into clear, practical outcomes that support effective decision-making.
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In return, you'll join an inclusive organisation where you'll have the opportunity to shape nationally important regulatory policy while working on some of our most innovative and high-profile programmes. Alongside flexible working, an excellent pension and generous annual leave, you'll collaborate with experts from across government, industry and the regulatory landscape, making a lasting impact on the future of Britain's energy infrastructure.
We have a critical purpose to support the delivery of safe, secure and sustainable low carbon energy infrastructure for Great Britain. Join us and help shape the future of energy regulation, enabling major investment, supporting Net Zero and delivering lasting benefits for consumers, businesses and the wider energy sector.
Person specification
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential criteria. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.
Essential Criteria:
- Expertise in the design and/or implementation of economic regulation (i.e. RAB models / price controls), as demonstrated by a proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in past positions (LEAD)
- Proven aptitude for leadership, with the ability to build effective working relationships with teams and a wide range of stakeholders that creates space for constructive, open, and transparent engagement contributing to a culture of inclusion (LEAD)
- Develops, plans and delivers work outcomes, including clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that effectively communicate complex issues to non-expert audiences, distilling complex subject matter into relevant messages for internal/ external stakeholders at a range of levels
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent Ofgem effectively at external and senior levels
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Desirable:
- Experience of working on Nuclear projects would be advantageous but not essential
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £63,443, OFGEM contributes £18,379 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides opens in a new window.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes;
- 30 days annual leave after 2 years
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits
- Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review)
- Flexible working hours and family friendly policies
- Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050.
This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.
This role closes at 23:55 on 17 August 2026
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