Implementation Strategy Senior Analyst

National Energy System Operator Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

26 days annual leave

Pension with 12% matching

NESO Savings Plan 50% matching

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

National Energy System Operator Limited is seeking a Senior Analyst in the Implementation Strategy team to shape the Reformed National Pricing programme. You will map changes across balancing, settlement and dispatch, collaborating with market design, programme management and operations to deliver a cohesive delivery plan.

You will evaluate impacts on NESO personnel, systems and processes, and engage with the industry to ensure comprehensive assessments while aligning with government bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or enabling large change programmes within complex environments.
• Knowledge of NESO processes, systems, and market contexts is advantageous.
• Ability to extract findings from multiple sources and present to senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of GB electricity market issues and policy/regulator responses.
• Experience with GB electricity industry frameworks, codes, data flows and processes is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic and organisational skills for influencing stakeholders.
• Flexible working approach to manage multiple demands while remaining professional.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Reformed National Pricing reforms focusing on balancing, settlement and dispatch.
• Evaluate impacts, costs, timescales, and affected NESO systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry customers to identify changes in codes and data flows.
• Develop high-level requirements and map activities and information flows for reforms.
• Ensure implementation is considered in decisions and educate on risk and opportunities.
• Collaborate with government bodies to align implementation approaches.
• Foster curiosity, belonging and trust within the team and across NESO.
• Ensure eligibility to work in the UK at start date; visa sponsorship may be considered.

Skills

Complex programmes experience

NESO processes & systems knowledge

Analytical findings synthesis

GB electricity market understanding

GB electricity industry experience

Interpersonal & organisational skills

Flexible working & prioritisation

Job description

About the Role

This Senior Analyst post is in the Implementation Strategy team which is part of the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme team within NESO. It plays a critical role in defining the implementation approach for the reforms identified through the RNP programme. Responsibilities include understanding the proposed market design, assessing the impacts on NESO personnel, systems, and processes, and engaging with the industry to ensure a comprehensive assessment of implementation. The reforms under consideration include changes to balancing and settlement arrangements, constraint management measures, and investment siting levers. The Senior Analyst will collaborate with market design, business analysis, programme management, and operational teams to map out the necessary changes and develop a cohesive delivery plan. This is an exciting opportunity to engage extensively across NESO and the industry to help deliver significant transformations within the GB electricity market. 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of Reformed National Pricing (RNP) reforms for NESO, with a focus on balancing, settlement and dispatch/scheduling.
• Evaluate the potential impacts of changes, including the delivery costs and timescales involved, as well as impacts on wider systems, processes and frameworks across NESO and the industry.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, as well as customers across the industry to identify key areas of change in codes, systems and processes.
• Develop high-level requirements and map activities, information flows, and data requirements associated with the implementation of the reforms.
• Ensure that implementation is considered as part of any decisions made within the programme, educating colleagues on areas of risk and opportunity.
• Collaborate with government bodies to ensure alignment on the implementation approach for the reforms.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, belonging, and trust within the team and across NESO.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

About You

• Proven ability to work within complex programmes or deliver successful business change projects.
• Understanding of NESO processes and systems, particularly in system operation or market contexts, is advantageous.
• An ability to gather findings from numerous sources to provide in-depth analysis on complex issues and present key findings to senior stakeholders.
• An understanding of the issues faced in GB electricity markets and how these are being addressed by policymakers and the energy regulator.
• Experience in the GB electricity industry, including frameworks, codes, processes, and data flows, is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proven ability to guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy.
• A flexible working approach that enables you to lead and prioritise a wide range of demands and activities whilst maintaining a professional and positive focus.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £57,000pa - £67,000pa depending on knowledge and experience dependent on experience and capabilityAs well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package.

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance
• 26 days annual leave as standard
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.
• NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
  • Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
  • Additional Birthday Day Off
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
  • Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030. In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value. The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together

More Information

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment 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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britains's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon‑free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030. In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always actin in the best interests of all energy users. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value. The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together