Title:  GB Public Affairs Officer - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.
 

The GB Public Affairs Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the National Energy System Operator's (NESO) engagement with key stakeholders including political figures, public officials and external partners. 

This is a junior role within the Corporate Affairs Directorate at NESO, with opportunities to learn and grow on the job. 

The individual will be responsible for tracking and drafting political correspondence, tracking FOI (Freedom of information) and EIR (Environmental information Regulations) external affairs input and associated communication, coordinating stakeholder mapping and relationships, supporting the development of public affairs plans, and handling events administration. 
 

This role is based primarily out of London office with occasional travel to Wokingham and Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. 

Key Accountabilities

• Tracking and Drafting Political Correspondence: Monitor political developments relevant to NESO and draft correspondence to engage with political stakeholders effectively.  
• Events Organisation and Administration: Coordinate and manage the administrative aspects of public affairs events, including logistics, invitations, and follow-up communications.  
• Tracking FOI and EIR Responses: Track and manage external affairs responses to FOI and EIR requests, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination internally. 
• Stakeholder Mapping and Relationship Management: Create, track, and remind colleagues about stakeholder mapping and relationship management activities to ensure comprehensive and current records.  
• Coordinating Campaign Plans: Assist in the creation and development of public affairs strategies and general presentations, ensuring alignment with NESO’s objectives and tracking of progress.  
• KPI Tracking & Reporting: Effectively track public affairs progress against key deliverables and report back to the Head of GB Public Affairs on progress quarterly.  

About you

• Previous experience in politics, public affairs or a similar stakeholder management in a previous role is desirable. 
• Strong interest in GB politics and effective stakeholder engagement.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.  
   

Skills and Attributes:  

• Analytical Skills: Ability to understand political and external developments and their potential impact on NESO.  
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in tracking and drafting correspondence and managing responses.  
• Organizational Skills: Strong and resilient time management skills.  
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.  
• Proactive Attitude: Proactive approach to tasks and problem-solving.  
• Comfortable flexing in line with changing priorities.  

About what you’ll get

A competitive salary between £41,000 - 46,000 – 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%. 

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 25/02/2025 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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