Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location We especially welcome applicants from Glasgow and Cardiff About the job Job summary Drive improved cyber resilience and AI innovation into the energy sector, and secure the future for generations to come. Were looking for a Deputy Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Investments to join us and lead the charge in securing the energy sector against cyber risks while accelerating the responsible use of AI. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, policy, and regulation - ensuring that AI is used ethically and effectively, while protecting energy infrastructure from emerging cyber threats. Ofgem is Great Britains independent energy regulator. Were at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers -especially vulnerable people. Were offering a permanent opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives on big-picture thinking, strategic oversight, and delivering high-impact results. Youll be responsible for overseeing key national initiatives, influencing government policy, managing large-scale investments, and ensuring the energy industry meets critical cyber regulatory standards and pro-innovation AI guidance. This role is ideal for those who want to shape policy at a national level, influence industry-wide changes, and tackle some of the most pressing challenges in energy regulation. Youll work closely with government, industry leaders, regulators, and technology experts to set the strategic direction for AI and cyber investment in the energy sector. This means leading teams of technical specialists, and ensuring that our regulatory frameworks remain robust, future-proof, and responsive to evolving risks and opportunities. Were looking for someone with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence and/or Cyber Security, combined with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Youll need to be comfortable managing complex projects, influencing senior decision-makers, and working across government, industry, and academia to drive forward best practices in AI governance and cyber resilience. At Ofgem, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer an inclusive and flexible working environment where youll be empowered to lead, shape national policy, and contribute to a cleaner, more secure energy future. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in safeguarding energy infrastructure and pioneering the responsible use of AI. With AI transforming industries and cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, our work is more important than ever. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the UKs AI strategy, strengthening cyber resilience, and ensuring a sustainable energy future. Job description Artificial Intelligence Senior Responsible Officer for Ofgems Artificial Intelligence project (AI). Ensure the responsible and innovative use of AI in the energy sector. Provide effective leadership, oversight, challenge and review to ensure Ofgem is well placed to deliver appropriate guidance, compliance and enforcement to the energy industry. Cyber Investment Provide effective leadership, oversight, challenge and review to ensure Ofgem supports timely compliance with government regulatory Cyber standards. Ensure Ofgem is set up to deliver RIIO 2 and RIIO 3 commitments. Manage more complex stakeholder interactions to ensure smooth delivery and value for money for GB consumers. Being a role model for the Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Directorate Managing teams of Cyber and AI experts and coordinating with external parties to accelerate the delivery across your portfolio Recruit, train and retain a highly effective, motivated team. Building impactful working relationships with other Governmental departments (including Department of Energy Security and Net Zero - DESNEZ, and National Cyber Security Centre NCSC) Maintaining a view and trend analysis of investment decisions. Ensuring robust, timely and high quality decisions are made in line with the delegation framework. Develop improvement recommendations to shape future Policies. Demonstrate and measure the success of the teams activities, identifying areas for improvement. Delivering and championing best practice and technical success stories across the Directorate and the sector. Develop and maintain effective working relations with the industry. Represent Ofgem externally. More information about the role and application process can be found in the attached candidate pack. Person specification Essential Criteria Solid expertise / capability in Artificial Intelligence and / or Cyber, as demonstrated by proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in past positions. (LEAD) Proven aptitude for leadership, e.g., through formal or informal management of others. (LEAD) Experience of engaging, advising, influencing and collaborating at all levels, including diverse colleagues, senior managers, internal and external stakeholders, whilst projecting credibility and self-assurance. An effective and engaging communicator, with experience working effectively with key external stakeholders. Recent and relevant skills and experience in the following areas: Developing a Cyber or AI strategy, followed by implementation. Substantial budget, fiscal and programme management oversight. Able to achieve and maintain a minimum of DV clearance. Desirable Criteria Experience of developing robust relationships with the energy sector and HMG. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace 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 £85,000, OFGEM contributes £24,624 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; up to 30 days annual leave. Excellent training and development opportunities. The opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements which include a valuable range of benefits. 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 explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Sandra Segal Email : Recruitmentofgem.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitmentofgem.gov.uk Attachments SCS AI and Cyber Investments Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 716kB) DD AI and Cyber Investments role profile Opens in new window (pdf, 106kB) Share this page Print Email Gmail Facebook LinkedIn