Title:  Geospatial Support Analyst

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

NESO has also been given an exciting new role of Regional Energy Strategic Planner (RESP) for GB. RESP will support coordinated development of the distribution energy system and enable long-term investment to be made with confidence and ahead of need.

We are recruiting for a Geospatial Support Analyst to join the RESP team. This role supports the development and delivery of geospatial and data-driven solutions across RESP by acting as a bridge between regional analysts and technical teams. The postholder will help translate operational needs into practical tools and workflows, support data activities, and contribute to the consistency and quality of spatial data use across regions. This is a hands-on role requiring curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow, 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.

About us

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.

Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.

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.

Key Accountabilities

User Needs Translation & Tooling

• Engage with regional analysts to understand operational challenges and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Co-develop and test tools, dashboards, and workflows that enhance data processes and usability.
• Prototype lightweight scripts or utilities to address specific regional needs.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Act as a first point of contact for RESP analysts on data and tooling issues.
• Investigate and resolve data/system issues, escalating where needed.
• Maintain documentation and user guides to support consistent tool usage.

Data Preparation & Visualisation

• Support the preparation, cleaning, and management of spatial and non-spatial datasets.
• Contribute to the creation of maps, dashboards, and visual outputs for internal and external use.
• Help uphold data governance practices, including metadata and version control.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Facilitate knowledge exchange across RESP regions to promote consistency and reuse.
• Participate in workshops, feedback sessions, and collaborative problem-solving activities.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

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:

• Ability to work at pace and independently, proactively driving forward work that matters and adds value.
• Strong communication skills – ability to translate often complex information into compelling and meaningful insight to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working with data and digital tools, with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills – able to explain technical issues in plain language.
• Experience with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS), Excel, and basic scripting (e.g., Python or SQL) is desirable.
• Familiarity with the UK energy system or public sector data landscape is a plus.
• A background in spatial planning or regional development is advantageous.

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £47,000 - £58,000 – 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%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More information

This role closes on 27th 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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