Policy Lead

Join Elexon and help shape the future of the GB energy market.

We’re looking for an experienced Policy Lead (known as a Change Lead) to join our Rules Management team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead industry change projects that directly influence how the GB electricity market operates. You’ll research complex technical topics , guide cross-functional teams , and deliver high‑quality recommendations that support Ofgem, government, and market participants in shaping a more resilient and flexible energy system.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and coordinate 2-4 subject‑matter experts to deliver change projects through a structured governance process

• Research and assess the impact of market and regulatory change, producing clear, well‑structured technical reports for industry decision makers

• Present findings and recommendations to industry groups, panels and committees

• Engage with key external stakeholders including Ofgem , DESNZ , the National Electricity System Operator , and wider market participants

• Plan and prioritise a demanding portfolio of work, ensuring delivery to tight and often immovable deadlines

• Manage and facilitate internal and external meetings, workshops and working groups

• Ensure accurate and timely publication of change documentation and records

• Drive continuous improvement across team processes and ways of working

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience delivering regulatory , market , policy or technical change in a complex environment

• Exceptional written communication skills , with the ability to explain technical and market concepts clearly and concisely

• Confidence presenting to internal and external stakeholders , including senior representatives

• Outstanding planning and organisational skills , able to manage multiple priorities and time‑critical work

• A strong analytical mindset , comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving problems independently

• A proactive, collaborative and resilient approach – able to build strong working relationships across teams

Desirable (but not essential):

• Understanding of the GB electricity market , industry Codes , or wider energy policy

• Experience in project management or business analysis

What’s in it for you:

• Up to £38,000 salary

• Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme

• The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development

• We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office

Our culture

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders. Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aid network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct. Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too!

At Elexon, we want to:

• Provide true equality of opportunity

• Attract and retain diverse talent

• Listen to all voices

• Be representative of the communities we work in

• Be a role model for Diversity and Inclusion in the industry

Elexon together, embracing differences, listening to all voic es

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy services.