Title:  Senior Operability 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 NESO’s Strategic Energy Planning directorate, playing a critical role in determining the operational requirements of the GB electricity system as we move towards a fully decarbonised electricity system.  Two technologies that will be essential for achieving this are electric vehicles (EV) and storage (inc. long duration).

NESO is looking for 2 Senior Operability Analysts to join the team. The Senior Analyst job role will become an EV and storage subject matter expert, able to develop a relatively broad and deep knowledge of the technical operability capabilities, services they may provide, risks they may pose to the system, as well as the policy landscape.

They will support the team to make strategic decisions about EVs and storage by working with internal colleagues and external bodies to identify, investigate, analyse, and manage potential gaps and opportunities impacting the transition to a zero-carbon electricity system.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, 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

Developing and communicating NESO positions on emerging areas related to EVs and storage:

• Lead the process to help NESO make strategic decisions on the positions it should take regarding EV and storage, working closely with internal experts to develop options and make recommendations
• Communicate these positions at meetings of external stakeholders including Government, Ofgem, trade associations and industry bodies.
• Lead or support consultation responses related to EV and storage

Representing NESO externally:

• Develop and deliver a stakeholder engagement approach to support team objectives.
• Understand the main energy system stakeholders that will be affected by EV and storage, their keys issues and their current / future activities.
• Manage and coordinate external stakeholder engagement for EV and storage, and respond to stakeholder queries
• Contribute to relevant external steering / working groups.
• Prepare content for external presentations and reports. Prepare briefing notes to support internal decision making.

Internal coordination of EV & storage activity:

• Be a central point of awareness for all NESO’s activities related to EVs and storage
• Develop strong working relationships with relevant experts in other teams
• Support / recommend relevant innovation projects.

This role may operate beyond EV and storage to include other flexible energy sources, e.g. heat pumps.

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:

• The successful candidate is likely to have worked in roles were managing stakeholders and developing company positions were important parts of the job. Or they might have developed the same transferable skills in business development, consulting, strategy or public affairs.
• Experience working in the energy sector would be helpful but is not essential; an interest in learning about energy and a proven ability to adapt to new sectors could be just as good.
• 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
• Well-developed critical thinking skills – able to understand current state and recommend strategic and technical solutions to achieve desired state.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal – able to communicate/summarise technical issues to different audiences
• Strong Project Management, planning and self-management skills
• Numerate - able to understand, contribute to and communicate analytical thinking.
• 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 28th 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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