Title:  Regional Strategy and Engagement Manager - 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 the Electricity Modelling and Regional Strategy Manager you will deliver a holistic view of electricity generation, storage and interconnection in Great Britain by means of specialised research, statistical analysis and modelling, informing the impact to our business and networks and shaping the recommendations needed to deliver a net zero ‘whole energy’ system. This role will play an integral part in this transition. It is a complex role heading up a team of 9 analysts in a fast-working environment, supporting and influencing multiple stakeholders therefore a background in Data, Statistics or other Analytical field will be beneficial.  

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow or London, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. 

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the production of electricity market analysis using PLEXOS, developing scenarios for GB that ensure we meet security of supply. 
• Proactively communicate our electricity market analysis to key stakeholders and engage with industry players to maintain and co-ordinate market data to ensure consistency and transparency in understanding the analysis. 
• Lead the development of modelling enhancements to ensure that our electricity market analysis continues to provide value to our customers and our business. 
• Develop European market scenarios that are consistent with the Future Energy Scenarios to support robust interconnector flow analysis and assessment of interconnector de-rating factors for the capacity market. 
• Lead for NESO on European market modelling developments and ensuring consistent messages between ENTSO-E and NESO publications. 
• Keep abreast of the developments in the electricity demand sector with the aim to identify new stakeholders to be engaged as more parties continually enter the debate. 
• Deliver internal (e.g. to external affairs, senior management & exec team) and external (e.g. to DESNZ, Ofgem & ministers) briefing notes ensuring senior management and the exec are fully briefed on electricity market developments. 
• Manage resources and people effectively and proactively in line with budget, best practice and NESO frameworks and procedures. 
• Lead on the development of our spatial assumptions and strategy for enhancing the bottom-up modelling within Future Energy scenarios and how we communicate these assumptions to external stakeholders.  
• Support the wider business, in particular the Strategy & Policy function, with modelling, data analysis and insights that will support NESO to deliver it’s objectives, including policy advice to government.

About you

• Ability to communicate thought-leading, compelling and complex ideas and influence key senior internal and external stakeholders. 
• A track record of developing strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with stakeholders (in particular government and regulators), quickly and effectively. 
• Experience across gas and electricity markets, with detailed understanding in at least one, and a good understanding of current and future global economic and market issues facing the industry. 
• Experience of leading others to deliver specialised operational research, statistical analysis and modelling; and understanding the impacts for electricity markets in both GB and Europe. 
• Leading teams of internal experts and senior management across NESO to formulate innovative strategies/policy positions on output focussed work packages. 

About what you’ll get

A competitive salary between £59,000 – 65,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 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%. 

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 (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030.

So, join the energy transformation and help shape the future. 
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.
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More information

This role closes on 02/02/25 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.