ESA Technical Governance Group Market Design Advisor

Elexon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Elexon is seeking an ESA Technical Governance Group Market Design Advisor (Grade 12) to join the Market Design team on a permanent basis in London. You will act as the subject matter expert in flexibility market standards and interoperability, supporting the SSES programme and providing authoritative technical guidance to the Technical Governance Group.

The role focuses on device-level standards, information exchange, and governance, working with Ofgem, industry stakeholders, and standards

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in flexibility market standards and interoperability.
• Experience implementing OpenADR 3.1, PAS1878 and related standards.
• Strong ability to provide credible, authoritative technical advice to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic advice to the SSES Technical Governance Group and Chair.
• Maintain and evolve the technical framework for ESAs, including the CLFCS.
• Review and assure technical proposals, standards, and documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of interoperability and assurance frameworks.
• Lead and contribute to market design and technical analysis work.
• Provide SME input on industry change impacting flexibility markets.
• Engage with standards bodies, regulators, and industry participants.
• Monitor and interpret global and European standards developments (IEC, ETSI, ISO).
• Support development of consultation responses and engagement materials.
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives and provide technical leadership across Elexon.

Skills

Flexibility market standards

Interoperability

OpenADR 3.1

PAS1878

Device-level technologies

Information exchange standards

Stakeholder engagement

Regulators/standards bodies experience

Market design

Technical leadership

Tools

IEC/ETSI/ISO standards

Job description

We’re looking for an ESA Technical Governance Group Market Design Advisor (Grade 12) to join the Market Design team at Elexon on a permanent basis.

In this role, you’ll act as a subject matter expert in flexibility market standards and interoperability, supporting the development and governance of the Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) programme. You’ll provide authoritative technical and strategic advice to the Technical Governance Group, ensuring the integrity, interoperability, and future-proofing of standards across flexibility markets.

This is a highly specialised role, focused on device-level standards, information exchange, and technical governance, working closely with Ofgem, industry stakeholders, and standards bodies.

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical and strategic advice to the SSES Technical Governance Group and Chair
• Maintain and evolve the technical framework for ESAs, including the CLFCS
• Review and assure technical proposals, standards, and documentation
• Support the development and implementation of interoperability and assurance frameworks
• Lead and contribute to market design and technical analysis work
• Provide SME input on industry change impacting flexibility markets
• Engage with stakeholders across standards bodies, regulators, and industry participants
• Monitor and interpret global and European standards developments (e.g. IEC, ETSI, ISO)
• Support development of consultation responses and engagement materials
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives and provide technical leadership across Elexon

What you’ll bring:

• Deep expertise in flexibility market standards and interoperability
• Strong operational knowledge and practical experience of implementation of OpenADR 3.1, PAS1878, and related standards
• Experience working with device-level technologies (e.g. EV chargers, smart heat, battery storage)
• Understanding of information exchange, metering, and system integration standards
• Ability to provide credible, authoritative technical advice to senior stakeholders
• Experience working with regulators, standards bodies, or governance groups
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, issues, and dependencies
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience in energy, utilities, or regulated environments
• Knowledge of BSC, flexibility markets, or market design (desirable)

What’s in it for you:

• Salary - £68,000
• Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme
• The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development
• We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office

Our culture

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders. Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aid network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct. Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too!

At Elexon, we want to:

• Provide true equality of opportunity
• Attract and retain diverse talent
• Listen to all voices
• Be representative of the communities we work in
• Be a role model for Diversity and Inclusion in the industry

Elexon together, embracing differences, listening to all voices

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy services.