Director for Business Change

Cardiff, Glasgow, LondonJob SummaryWe are seeking a Director for Business Change, a role which will be accountable for defining the vision, objectives, and strategic direction of the Ofgem change programme, ensuring it collectively delivers the intended organisational outcomes and benefits. This programme will align Ofgem with the findings of the DESNZ Review of Ofgem, that is currently underway, and results are expected to be announced in late Autumn 2025. The programme is expected to deliver new ways of working, digital transformation, and cultural change to ensure we are fit for the future.Job DescriptionReporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Act as the visible sponsor for organisational change, providing leadership and direction to senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decisions. Own the strategic outcomes of the change programme, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and approving prioritisation and investment decisions. Chair the Steering Committee, address escalated issues, and ensure risks and benefits are reviewed and managed at programme level. Drive cultural change and engagement at a strategic level while championing change capability across the organisation. Make final decisions on resource allocation and portfolio adjustments, acting as the point of escalation for programme-level risks.Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Act as the visible sponsor for organisational change, providing leadership and direction to senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decisions. Own the strategic outcomes of the change programme, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and approving prioritisation and investment decisions. Chair the Steering Committee, address escalated issues, and ensure risks and benefits are reviewed and managed at programme level. Drive cultural change and engagement at a strategic level while championing change capability across the organisation. Make final decisions on resource allocation and portfolio adjustments, acting as the point of escalation for programme-level risks.Person specificationEssential Criteria A strategic and inspirational leader - a background and knowledge in strategic leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive change, cultivate trusted relationships, and galvanise teams to deliver results in a politically sensitive context. Brings a directive and outcomes-focused leadership style, capable of setting a clear vision, making tough decisions, and driving delivery in low change maturity environments. Change management credentials – proven track record of designing and executing large-scale projects and change programmes, driving tangible improvements and operational efficiencies, particularly within a digital context. Demonstrates the ability to lead through change, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. A senior advisor - brings the credibility and resilience to influence at Board level, engage senior stakeholders across government and industry, and inspire confidence across all levels of the organisation, adopting an open approach and unafraid to make decisions when necessary. A strong communicator - highly credible communication skills, with experience of building strong stakeholder relationships, high emotional intelligence and engendering trusted relationships that achieve buy-in and commitment.Desirable criteria Energy sector experience – knowledge and experience that allows you to actively contribute across the board on a range of issues. Knowledge and understanding of the impact the change programme will bring to government, Ofgem, consumers, and the energy industry. Public sector experience – an understanding of change in a public sector context, ideally complemented by direct private sector exposure or a demonstrable commercial mindset. Project management – experience of working within an agile project/programme environment.Alongside your salary of £120,000, OFGEM contributes £34,764 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 with an employer contribution of 28.97%.Flexible working hours and family friendly policies.Restaurant and subsidised gym (London only).Interest free season ticket loan.Selection process detailsA CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.A Statement of Suitability (no longer than two pages) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience evidence your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification.Failure to submit both documents (CV and Statement of Suitability) will mean the panel has only limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.Should you encounter any issues with submitting your application, please get in touch with Odgers (thivya.sureshkumar@odgers.com).Timeline For The Process IsLonglist meeting w/c 5th January 2026Shortlist meeting w/c 2nd February 2026Assessments w/c 9th February 2026 – w/c 16th February 2026Interviews w/c 23rd February 2026Please see candidate pack for full details of selection requirements and processFeedback 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.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (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.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (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 requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals 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 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe 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.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 InclusionThe 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).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 applicantsJob ContactName : thivya.sureshkumar@odgers.comEmail : thivya.sureshkumar@odgers.comRecruitment teamEmail : recruitment@ofgem.gov.ukFurther informationIf you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Jon Townley (jon.townley@Ofgem.gov.uk) in the first instance.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission – Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk)