Government Engagement Officer

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority – a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales.

Our Wales and Government Engagement team act as the gatekeeper for the UK and Welsh governments to engage with us. Their priorities include ensuring consistent, connected, and strategic interactions with UK and Welsh government, and supporting our Senior Leadership team and Directors to hold constructive relationships with key partners. The team also leads on engagement with government in cross-cutting policy areas, helping to shape and inform policy to deliver the best outcomes for consumers. Additionally, they analyse legislation and policy to provide impact and risk analysis and support the development of government consultation responses.

In this role, you will help facilitate a consistent, connected, and strategic relationship with Welsh and UK Governments and other regulatory stakeholders. You will split your time between working on UK Government and Wales issues, having detailed knowledge of the machinery and structure of government (UK, Welsh, and local), a working knowledge of how the Senedd in Wales operates, and a good understanding of the political, environmental, and economic circumstances across England and Wales.

You will be able to understand and critically assess complex and technical policy and communicate key messages in an accessible and compelling way, accounting for specific audiences. You will work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships with colleagues across Ofwat, as well as externally.

The ability to understand and speak Welsh is desirable for this role, as is having a good understanding of the water/environment sector and the regulatory landscape in Wales.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver stakeholder engagement programmes
Analyse legislation and policy
Support the development of government consultation responses
Facilitate relationships with Welsh and UK Governments and other regulatory stakeholders
Requirements:
Detailed knowledge of the machinery and structure of government (UK, Welsh, and local)
A working knowledge of how the Senedd in Wales operates
A good understanding of the political, environmental, and economic circumstances across England and Wales
Ability to understand and critically assess complex and technical policy
Ability to communicate key messages in an accessible and compelling way
Benefits:
Meaningful Impact: Join a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in-person collaboration.
27.5 days leave increasing by one day with each year of service (max. 32.5 days), plus bank holidays.
Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services.
Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.
About Us:
We are a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Read more