Energy policy is essential for societal growth, economic health, and achieving a Net Zero future, focusing on consumer protection and promoting sustainable energy. Amid rising costs and supply challenges, we aim to ensure energy affordability, encourage renewable sources, and advocate for fairer market prices. We're seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Manager for Industry Codes and Energy Code Reform to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable energy system via proactive stakeholder engagement. You will be someone who: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, is exceptionally organised and wants to make a difference to society. Is an independent thinker, self-motivated and creative Can solve complex problems quickly and navigate a complex stakeholder landscape Champions our culture of inclusion and encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues, fueling our innovation and ensuring we best represent the consumers and the communities we serve. We are looking for a candidate who can play a proactive role in maintaining and building Ofgem's reputation through effective stakeholder engagement. You will be an essential member of a busy team with multiple projects and priorities with no two days being the same. You will be developing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans including managing stakeholder meetings and other engagement forums including organising webinars, managing mailouts, evaluation and reporting. This role plays a proactive role in maintaining and building Ofgem's reputation through effective stakeholder management. Person specification Key Responsibilities Build effective and proactive relationships with key organisations to support Energy Code Reform's objectives Deliver Energy Code Reform strategic engagement strategy. Pulling together multiple strands of policy into one coherent engagement strategy Develop stakeholder handling and engagement strategies for high-profile and often controversial issues. Ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders Create and manage appropriate stakeholder forums and events, setting upcoming agendas working with external stakeholders and developing material with relevant policy teams Identify stakeholders via stakeholder mapping, gather intelligence and analyse effectiveness of external engagement to help inform current and future engagement Champion engagement principles and best practice to improve the quality of stakeholder engagement across industry codes Support the Senior Policy Manager on other activities required to deliver the portfolio of work. Essential Criteria Experience of working in a stakeholder management/ engagement role (LEAD) Experience of devising and delivering strategic communication engagement plans through effective relationship management Excellent communications skills and an ability to produce high quality written materials Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to plan and deliver high profile events to short deadlines Confidence to work alongside senior leaders with the ability to influence others Proven ability to prioritise and manage competing demands Desirable Criteria Experience of developing and implementing a stakeholder engagement strategy Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details. Benefits Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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, 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications. You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word 'personal statement' evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Ofgem take any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. 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