Purpose Lead multi-disciplinary teams in a specific work area in the context of operating in a Professions and Flexible Resourcing model. Plan, oversee and deliver a set of work deliverables on time and to a high standard through effective project management and support of multidisciplinary team members. Provide inclusive team leadership by supporting and developing team members and demonstrating commitment to Ofgem values. After the initial deployment in Delivery and Schemes, you will be expected to work flexibly across Ofgem as a member of the Compliance & Enforcement Profession, working on cross-Ofgem projects, and/or in teams where you have in-demand specialist skills or expertise. Delivery & Schemes Ofgem delivers renewable energy and social programmes on behalf of government - this is done through the Delivery and Schemes Directorate. These schemes are varied - covering renewable heat, renewable electricity, energy efficiency and fuel poverty - collectively, they are worth £12bn a year. And crucially, these schemes are critical to hitting our Net Zero goals and providing support for households. The work involved varies - from running the numbers to ensure that suppliers pay the right amount into the Feed-In-Tariff schemes; to checking the different measures suppliers are submitting for approval to meet their ECO obligation or to investigating what is really happening at a renewable heat installation. Through this work, we ensure that consumers and participants get the support they need, without consumers and taxpayers paying more than they should be. Person specification Key Responsibilities To support team deliverables that utilise your expertise to ensure successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams Provide clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics in your area of expertise to oversee and co-ordinate successful team outcomes. Collaborate closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery. Demonstrate effective diversity and inclusive team management within their team and the wider organisation. Key Outputs and Deliverables Setting-up and leading high-performing team based on effective resource management ongoing support and professional development. Oversee the implementation of a government energy support scheme and in particular, the compliance of scheme participants with the applicable mandatory requirements. In the event of material compliance breaches, oversee enforcement action where necessary. Manage effective and inclusive team resourcing and staff onboarding through close engagement with relevant Deputy Director, Workstream Managers, Heads of Professions, PDLs and HR Staffers to ensure best talent match to work needs. Provide expert guidance to help team members deliver, by building supportive, inclusive team environment based on trust-based relationships, transparency and inclusivity. Provide expert guidance and solutions to complex problems. Takes ownership for own and team members' professional development by: Identifying your own continued professional development. Providing ongoing coaching and identification of development opportunities. Provide advice and support for colleagues who are pursuing professional qualifications. Represent Ofgem with external stakeholders, such as the companies being investigated, as well as developing links internally with other teams across Ofgem. Role Criteria Essential Proven ability to motivate and lead a team (or equivalent) operating in a matrix working environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering against deadlines [Lead criteria]. Experience of working in a complex environment, acting as an internal expert - advising and challenging senior leaders on strategic and operational performance related matters. Proven aptitude for leadership, e.g. building, and developing teams to deliver successful outcomes. Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues Develops, plans and delivers work outcomes, including clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics. Ability to build effective relationships and successfully influence challenging internal and external stakeholders, including in high pressure situations. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing 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 £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 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. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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) .