Risk and Assurance Officer

Risk and Assurance Officer London, England

OFGEM
Full Time London, England 23450 - 32320 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Details

Reference number

272373

Salary

£23,450 - £32,320
London £25,750 - £32,320 / Glasgow £23,450 - £29,381

Job grade

Executive Officer
Level 1b

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

OFGEM - Eserve

Type of role

Risk Management

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Glasgow, London

About the job

Job summary

As the UK’s regulator for the energy industry, Ofgem works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in the UK can rely on a safe energy supply.

Within the role of Risk and Assurance Officer, you’ll be responsible for identifying emerging risks, and ensuring the ongoing schemes run by Ofgem are delivered effectively, in line with all necessary requirements and codes, and supporting the wider team in the delivery of crucial programmes and activities. You will be working across the Delivery and Schemes Directorate, for the development and delivery of the directorate’s Risk and Assurance Frameworks, acting as a point of contact for team enquiries.

You’ll be required to manage routine risk and assurance activities, identifying and escalating problems where necessary, and reporting against the Internal Assurance actions tracker.

You should be able to review, scrutinise and challenge processes and documents such as operating procedures and guidance documents.

We are looking for someone who possesses a high level of attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset, and strong analytical skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders and will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You will be able to prioritise effectively to deliver at pace, and collaborate effectively with team members.

Whilst previous experience within risk would be advantageous, we’re also looking for candidates who possess the right skills and attitude for the job. This is an excellent opportunity where you’ll have the chance to gain a broad understanding of project delivery within Ofgem, and be part of a great team working across a variety of projects. This role also offers excellent progression opportunities and a chance for you to specialise within Risk and Assurance.

Ofgem provides a flexible work environment, enabling individuals to effectively balance their professional and personal commitments. We also offer exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development.

If you have an analytical mindset, with a strong attention to detail then we would love to hear from you.

Ofgem offers a culture of inclusion that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues. It fuels our innovation and helps ensure we can best represent the consumers and the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.


Job description

Ofgem administers a range of environmental and social programmes on behalf of Government. Ensuring participants or obligated suppliers on these schemes comply with the relevant requirements is essential to maintain scheme integrity and provide value for money.

Working within the Delivery & Schemes Directorate’s Strategy & Business Operations Portfolio, the Risk & Assurance Team plan and deliver a wide range of risk management and assurance activities across the directorate’s second line of defence, providing the Director of Delivery & Schemes and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority with assurance that the schemes Ofgem administers are being delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements and the civil service code.

The Risk and Assurance Officer will support the team’s Managers and the Senior Risk and Assurance Manager in the delivery and continuous improvement of our existing programme of risk and assurance activities and, also, in the development of new controls to manage emerging risks as they are identified.

Key outputs and deliverables

  • Work with the Risk and Assurance Team and our stakeholders to support the development and delivery of the directorate’s Risk and Assurance Frameworks.
  • Effectively manage routine risk and assurance activities and escalate problems where necessary.
  • Maintain and report against the Internal Assurance actions tracker, working with action owners to ensure timely completion of recommendations.
  • Update risk and assurance plans and trackers to enable the provision of accurate reporting data.
  • Contribute to the delivery of risk and assurance projects and other team objectives.
  • Monitor the Risk & Assurance Team’s shared inbox and act as a point of contact for team enquiries.

Person specification

  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills (LEAD)
  • Ability to review, provide scrutiny and challenge of processes and documents such as operating procedures and guidance documents created by other teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well within and across teams and build and maintain effective relationships
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to proactively prioritise, plan and schedule complex tasks
  • Flexibility and a willingness to adapt and learn as work evolves

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Please see Candidate Pack for details

Benefits

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. Restaurant and subsidise gym (London only). Interest free season ticket loan.

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 ‘supporting 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.


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 Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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.

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Recruitment team :

Risk and Assurance Officer
OFGEM

www.ofgem.gov.uk
London, United Kingdom
Jonathan Brearley
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Government
Energy & Utilities
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