Title:  Zero Carbon Technology 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.

The Zero Carbon Operation team is an exciting team in the NESO’s Strategic Energy Planning directorate, playing a critical role in determining the operational requirements of the GB electricity system as we move rapidly towards a fully decarbonised system. The Zero Carbon Operation team is going through some exciting growth, and we are looking for a few people to join the team.

Over the coming years multiple external stakeholders will increase the development and roll-out of large-scale energy sources not yet widely seen on the GB Transmission System. Understanding the properties of these new technologies, and their impact on operating a zero-carbon electricity system will be crucial.

You will support the Zero Carbon Technology Manager and team in helping NESO make strategic decisions about these technologies by supporting external engagement, internal coordination, and taking recommendations to meetings. This is a vital role, working closely with experts in NESO, engaging stakeholders and building relationships across sectors to facilitate these new technologies and to ensure NESO delivers on its ambitions.

This role can be based from Warwick and Wokingham 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

• Developing and communicating NESO approaches as they relate to the impact of specific technologies on operability of the electricity system
  • Lead the process to help NESO make strategic decisions on the positions it should take regarding the operability impact of technologies, working closely with internal experts to develop options and make recommendations
  • Communicate these positions at meetings of external stakeholders including DESNZ, Ofgem, trade associations and other members of the industry
  • Support consultation responses as relevant to the above sectors
• Stakeholder engagement and representation of NESO externally
  • Develop and deliver a stakeholder engagement strategy to support team objectives
  • Understand the main stakeholders affected by the technologies, their key issues and current/future activities
  • Manage and coordinate stakeholder engagement and respond to queries

• Internal coordination of sector activity
  • Be a central point for NESO activities
  • Develop strong working relationships with relevant experts in other teams
  • Support innovation projects

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:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal – able to communicate/summarise technical issues to different audiences
• Strong networking and relationship building skills, especially for within NESO and externally with DESNZ, Ofgem and other organisations working on the advancement of these new technologies
• Trusted advisor to support stakeholders on the development, rollout and policy of new technologies and ensure NESO policies on implementation are clear and well understood across departments.
• Use a range of quantitative and qualitative information and convert into insights/analysis for Industry wide use.
• Strong Project Management, planning and self-management skills
• Well-developed critical thinking skills – able to understand current state and recommend strategic and technical solutions to achieve desired state
• Competent with Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Our team is relatively small and often has to break new ground in areas without established methods and understanding. We have to be flexible and pragmatic, curious and creative, and deliver through collaboration.
• The successful candidate is likely to have worked in roles were managing stakeholders and developing company positions were key parts of their job.
• Experience working in the energy sector in a policy environment would be helpful.
• An interest in learning about energy and a proven ability to adapt to new sectors is a must.

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £51,000 - £70,000 per annum – 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 11th May 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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