Title:  RESP Senior Manager - Technical Delivery

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.

At NESO we are recruiting for the team to lead and develop our new Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) role. It’s a great opportunity to join us as we set out to help decarbonise the UK in a local community based way.

The RESP will ensure energy networks are regionally coordinated across fuel vectors, geographies and with national energy plans. The purpose of this is to ensure more coordinated and efficient delivery of local infrastructure projects including housing and business, speed up the delivery of local decarbonisation plans and ensure that investment reflects local priorities. 

We’re looking for a senior manager to lead the RESP team in the development, implementation and delivery of the RESP methodology.   The knowledge and experience we are looking for is:

• Significant technical team leadership experience at a senior level including working with other teams 
• Significant experience of energy planning in at least one energy vector
• Experience with digital and data programmes in the energy sector, including local authorities
• Experience of leading complex projects  
• An understanding of the different systems and data used in energy planning and the challenges that this can present
• An understanding of the interactions between energy markets and asset investment and the economics that drive investment decisions across the energy landscape.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with and influencing executive level and senior leaders and engaging effectively at multiple levels across internal and external organisations

This role can be based from Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home 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

• Lead the team delivering the technical aspects of RESP including modelling activities (pathways, consistent planning assumptions), technical coordination activities, data and spatial deliverables and innovation.
• Lead the development and implementation of the RESP methodology from industry consultations to implementation, including engaging regional teams and working closely with the NESO data and digital team.
• Ensure RESP methodology and plans are integrated with wider SEP and NESO publications such as the SSEP, CSNP and FEP, working to ensure NESO delivers its commitments as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Build relationships with key senior stakeholders in Ofgem, DESNZ and distribution networks to ensure the RESP methodology is implemented effectively.
• Ensure the RESP methodology adds value to local stakeholders including geospatial and data elements.
• Drive a continuous improvement and best practice sharing culture and approach within the RESP hub and regional teams, ensuring processes are in place to do this.
• Lead on technical coordination of the RESP plans, from whole energy system analysis through to assurance of distribution network plans and support to the regional teams.
• Ensure consistency of approach on RESP implementation within the regions through clear methodologies and guidance.
• Lead on innovation for RESP, both RESP led innovation projects and other industry projects in the RESP subject area ensuring all are fit for purpose and deliver benefits.
• Actively participate in the RESP and wider Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) senior leadership team to develop a high performing SEP and RESP team capability, organisation and culture. This includes building effective working relationships with colleagues based within the RESP regions.
• Represent RESP at national governance meetings, external meetings and conferences as required.

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:

• Is passionate about decarbonisation and delivering net-zero through working with local communities and energy networks 
• Is a strong team leader, has developed high performing teams and can communicate complex topics in a way that both technical and non-technical stakeholders can engage with effectively
• Can build strong and effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders that are maintained through periods of change and differences of opinion.
• Understands and is passionate about delivering regional energy plans that meet regional needs whilst ensuring consistency of approach and alignment with national plans.

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £88,000 - £100,000 per annum – dependent on capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a benefits allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance, private medical insurance, 28 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 6th 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. Interviews will be held in August 2025.

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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