Title:  Technology Insights Lead - NESO

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.

Innovation is critical to meet the challenges of transitioning to a net zero. At NESO we work with partners across the energy system to identify new technologies and services that will enable a reliable, clean and affordable energy system. One of the key drivers of innovation is understanding external forces like customer needs, market trends, and technology advancements.

The Technology Insights Lead is a key part of our Innovation Strategy and Insights team – delivering research and providing recommendations on how new technology could impact NESO. Your work will play a crucial role in identifying opportunities and evaluating threats that will inform our innovation strategy, and ultimately the projects we deliver to enable the transition to net zero. Core to our work is a horizon scanning cycle that identifies, monitors and evaluates emerging digital and energy technologies. This spans everything from AI and advanced computing to the future of energy storage and nuclear.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Use horizon-scanning methods to identify, monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, trends, business models, research and key analytical metrics, relevant to NESO
• Manage and deliver research projects on key strategic challenges and priority technology topics
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external technology experts for knowledge sharing
• Create clear and engaging content (both written and verbal) for audiences that articulate the value and potential benefits of emerging technologies
• Drive internal insights delivery through coordinating forums, articles, webinars and workshops, collaborating closely with the Innovation Stakeholder team
• Support development our ‘Technology Insights Library’, a platform for emerging technology insights accessible by all NESO colleagues

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:

• Has delivered successful research projects and has a good balance of technical and market knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Good knowledge of the UK energy system and the decarbonisation challenge
• An innovation mindset, including the willingness to experiment
• A background in science, engineering, technology or data analytics is desirable, but not essential as long you have enthusiasm to learn about emerging technologies for net zero
• Experience in horizon scanning methods and practises is desirable

About what you’ll get

A competitive salary between £46,000 – 55,000 – 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 04/05/2025 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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