Horizon Scanning Manager

Maverick Currencies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A national energy system operator is seeking a Horizon Scanning Manager to lead their horizon scanning function. This role involves synthesizing complex information to support strategic decision-making and requires proven experience in horizon scanning and knowledge of the energy sector. The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a hybrid working model based in Greater London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 15%

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in horizon scanning or market research roles.
• Experience in the energy sector with an understanding of industry structures.
• Ability to synthesize complex information for senior-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop NESO's horizon scanning function.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends across the energy system.
• Support embedding horizon scanning into corporate frameworks.

Skills

Horizon scanning

Strategic intelligence

Market research

Team leadership

Communication skills

Visual judgment

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

National Energy System Operator's (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we are shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. NESO advises on energy policy and strategy to drive action and deliver plans across the energy system. The Horizon Scanning Manager is a strategically important role that ensures NESO remains forward-looking, informed, and ready to respond to opportunities and risks across the whole energy landscape. This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick with hybrid working from office and home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop NESO\'s horizon scanning function, providing credible, future-focused intelligence that informs strategic decision-making.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends, innovations, disruptions, and regulatory or political developments across the whole energy system.
• Support the embedding of horizon scanning into NESO\'s corporate frameworks, working with business performance, enterprise risk, and strategy teams to shape how futures, indicators, trends and signposts are incorporated.
• Design horizon scanning inputs into strategy workshops, contributing to strategy development and decision-making processes.
• Develop and embed best-practice approaches and channels for horizon scanning, ensuring information is coordinated, accessible, and consistently used across NESO.
• Expand the use of tools, technologies, and repositories to deliver high-quality, timely insight and anticipate system-wide change.
• Provide line management, coaching, and strategic direction to analysts, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

About You & Qualifications

• Proven experience in horizon scanning, strategic intelligence, or market research roles with a track record of shaping organisational awareness of future risks and opportunities.
• Experience working in the energy sector, with an understanding of industry structures, regulatory frameworks, and long-term strategic challenges.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and form strategic viewpoints that support senior-level decision-making.
• Experience in leading teams in future-focused environments.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of connecting the dots across complex themes for senior audiences.
• Strong visual judgement with a keen eye for how information is presented, producing materials that are accurate, intuitive and easy to engage with.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and interpret emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Effective task and line management, supporting the growth and development of high-performing teams.

What You\'ll Get

• A competitive salary between £60,000 - £78,000 dependent on experience and capability.
• Bonus up to 15% of salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Notes

This role closes on 16/12/25 at 23:59. Interviews will be held in early January. We encourage candidates to apply early as this can vary.