DSO Strategic Change Manager

Electricity North West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electricity provider as a Social DSO Initiative Manager. This crucial role focuses on leading the development of a strategy that supports a just transition to net zero, enriching stakeholder collaboration and ensuring regulatory alignment. You'll work within a passionate team to capitalize on technology and innovation while influencing the future of energy distribution in the North West.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal with brand discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Public/Private Sector partnerships and Energy/Utility environment.
• Strong understanding of net zero transition impacts.
• Established profile in net zero transition space.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Social DSO Strategy.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Integrate low-carbon technologies and lead collaboration across sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change implementation

Communication

Education

Graduate in Public or Social Policy, Business, Law, Politics, Geography

Postgraduate or professional qualifications in relevant areas

Job description

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

We have fantastic opportunity for a Social DSO Initiative Manager to join our Distribution System Operation team to join us based in central Manchester.

Our Role

The Social DSO Initiative Manager will play a key role in supporting a just net zero transition for the communities and stakeholders we serve. The role will be responsible for leading the onward development, implementation and refinement of our recently co—created with stakeholders and customers Social DSO Strategy. This strategy has strong regional support and represents a new and unique way to shape distribution system operation activities for good.

In implementing and shaping this strategy delivery you will be ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, strategic objectives, and stakeholder expectations. You will benefit from existing programme management activities, established governance, financial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to enable significant DSO enabled benefits for those otherwise at risk of being left behind.

Distribution system operation covers key developing aspects of our activities including integration of low-carbon technologies, flexibility services, and smarter network operations capitalising on our digital and innovation leadership as well as partnerships leveraging our extensive stakeholder support.

Who we are looking for

• Relevant experience within Public/ Private Sector partnerships, Public or Social Policy Development, Energy or Utility environment
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Outstanding capability to shape and implement beneficial change across functional boundaries and organisations
• Track record of building collaboration across organisations between third sector, local authorities and others
• Strong understanding of the net zero transition and how this impacts different customer and stakeholder groups and how these may require particular support
• Established profile and credibility in this or a relevant net zero transition space
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial capability
• Excellent communication skills
• Graduate in relevant area (e.g. Public or Social Policy, Business, Law, Politics, Geography etc)
• Post graduate and/or professional qualifications desirable (e.g. Masters in Public or Social Policy or Business Administration)

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development enabled through our Learning & Development function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.