Senior Connections Strategy Lead — Hybrid, 12‑Month FTC

National Energy System Operator Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Pension with 12% company match

NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) seeks aConnections Senior Strategy Lead to drive reform in the connections process from a distribution perspective. Based in Warwick, the role offers hybrid working from office and home and accepts full-time or part-time applicants.

The role forms part of NESO's Connections Strategy Team, delivering actions to support Clean Power 2030 and the GB grid transition toward a zero-carbon future.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse and present complex issues to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future connection process and support NESO's ambition.
• Lead on planning, coordinating, and implementing tactical changes in a distribution context.
• Identify gaps and actions to resolve; develop and manage plans and briefing notes for senior decision-makers.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to align on actions and deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

GB electricity system

Distribution networks

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) seeks aConnections Senior Strategy Lead to drive reform in the connections process from a distribution perspective. Based in Warwick, the role offers hybrid working from office and home and accepts full-time or part-time applicants.

The role forms part of NESO's Connections Strategy Team, delivering actions to support Clean Power 2030 and the GB grid transition toward a zero-carbon future.