Title:  Demand Analyst- Future Energy Scenarios - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future, where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.

As an Analyst working on the Future Energy Scenarios, you will play a crucial role in leading NESO’s thinking across the whole energy system. The Future Energy Scenarios work looks at natural gas, electricity and hydrogen supply and demand as well as the long-term outlook in relation to the UK’s 2050 net zero emissions target.

In the Energy Demand team, you would be responsible for researching and modelling trends in energy usage across sectors such as Industrial, Commercial, Heat, Transport, Appliances, and Demand Side Response, with a particular focus on Commercial, Data Centres and Demand Side Response. You would then be responsible for communicating how these trends will need to evolve in the coming years to meet our net zero targets.

This is a role where you will learn more about the challenges and opportunities associated with the net zero transition, meet with a wide range of stakeholders representing different industries, and make recommendations, which could influence the future direction of the energy industry.

This role is based in Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key Accountabilities

• Performing analysis and documenting your processes, to model and assess future GB energy demand scenarios, taking a whole system approach
• Engaging with external stakeholders through meetings and workshops to inform your modelling and analysis.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in net zero decarbonisation, for example by reading industry publications and attending conferences.
• Presenting your work to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying areas of improvement and sharing best practice with the team.

About you

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Essential: Strong analytical skills, including:
  • ability to scope and prioritise which questions to answer
  • understanding of which factors affect an outcome
• Essential: Proficient in use of Excel, strong data literacy, ability to clearly communicate complex data
• Essential: Knowledge of the GB energy industry.
• Desirable: Experience of PowerBI or other BI tools, programming skills (especially Python), experience of Azure platform, Plexos or BID3 experience 
• Desirable: Experience of undertaking research using diverse sources and filtering for important developments, including reading publications and policy papers, attending conferences, meeting key stakeholders across different sectors of the economy, and keeping up to date with news on technological and social developments.
• Desirable: Experience of communicating with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders.

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £51000 – £65000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About us

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow.

Join us, and let’s energise progress.
Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More Information

This role closes on 24th July 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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