Slow & uncertain civil service mentality - Investigator Ofgem Employee Review

1.0
17 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good office location with easy transport links

Cons

Poor office environment - hardly anyone there on any day of the week. Senior leadership lacks diversity of experience - good civil service knowledge but needs mix of commercial experience to understand commercial challenges & blockers to growth Painfully slow processes & decision making - the hallmarks of a lack of experience in thinking fast and with confidence.

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4.0
22 Oct 2015
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Pros

Work with some smart people

Cons

The work can sometimes be very repetitive

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3.0
25 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Progression over perfection. Continual desire to improve, and inform wider Ofgem strategy. Interesting work. Invests in LoD. 1 Day/week in office (current policy). Employee culture is good, people generally treat each other very well. The relationship with management (i.e. and that between SCS & the unions) is more convoluted.

Cons

Leadership & direction can be lacking. Management does not always act on findings. Decision making becomes opaque, with little to no debate. Like many places, not all colleagues are treated equally by management.

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