Head of Regulatory Economics, Head of Competition Economics

Ofwat
Head of Regulatory Economics
Head of Competition Economics

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 London or Birmingham

Ofwat is looking to appoint two senior roles, a Head of Competition Economics and a Head of Regulatory Economics.

Ofwat is the economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. It plays a crucial role ensuring that the consumer is provided with good quality service at a fair price by actively monitoring and comparing services, scrutinising costs and encouraging competition. Ofwat and the sector are undergoing an exciting period, with a changing approach to regulation creating sustainable and flexible solutions for the future.

Reporting the Chief Economist, both roles will be responsible for leading teams providing timely and high-quality specialist advice and analysis on competition and regulatory economics. Their work will feed into policy development, casework and other projects and both posts play a key role in the development and delivery of Ofwat’s strategy and work.

The Head of Competition Economics will promote the utilisation of competition economics across the organisation and make an important input into policy development and market reform. The responsibilities of the Head of Regulatory Economics will include providing input into the development of the methodology for price reviews and advising on the economic implications and impact on the regulation of the water and sewerage sector.

Applicants for both roles will be expected to have a graduate qualification in economics and a strong track record in senior economist roles including team leadership experience and engagement with external stakeholders.

For further details including how to apply please contact our employment agency advisor, Saxton Bampfylde. E-mail QAOFB@saxbam.com for details of the Head of Regulatory Economics role or QAOFC@saxbam.com for details of the Head of Competition Economics role. You can also telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0890 (during office hours) or go online at www.saxbam.com/jobs. Applications close at noon on Monday 21 November.