Overview

Step into a defining leadership role at Ofgem as Deputy Director, Corporate Services Transformation Programme Director, driving change that will shape delivery of corporate functions across Ofgem. In this pivotal position, you’ll deliver a modernised operating model, underpinned by a new ERP solution that together drive cultural change, efficiencies, and a better staff experience across our organisation.

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. To deliver on this mission, you’ll lead a transformation programme and operate at senior level to influence how corporate functions are designed and delivered.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a new operating model for corporate functions, in particular HR, finance and procurement.
• Lead the procurement and implementation of a modern, cloud-based ERP system.
• Drive cultural and behavioural change, embedding new ways of working across Ofgem.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency, ensuring our internal operations are fit for the future.

This is more than a systems upgrade – it’s a chance to redefine how Ofgem operates at its core - a catalyst for lasting cultural change and improved capability.

Person specification

• You will be comfortable working with ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
• Experience of understanding and applying industry innovation and best practice to exploit technology and redefine ways of working to deliver corporate functions.
• Leading complex programmes to drive behaviour change, improve effectiveness and/or realise efficiency savings.
• Senior leadership of HR, Finance or Procurement teams;
• Effective communications to staff.
• Leadership of diverse stakeholders.
• Procurement processes and managing suppliers.
• Experience of designing, procuring and implementing ERP solutions and operating model changes within central government or arm’s length bodies.

More information about the role and application process can be found in the attached candidate pack.

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Benefits

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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Project Management, and Finance

Industries

• Utilities