Senior Policy Advisor, Energy Codes & Reform

National Energy System Operator Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Pension with 12% contribution

NESO Savings Plan with 50% match

Flexible benefits program

Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trade

Additional Birthday Day Off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Job summary

National Energy System Operator Limited is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor/Code Change Lead to drive reforms in electricity network charging and connections policy. You will work with Ofgem and DESNZ to develop options and lead code modifications.

The role requires regulatory policy development experience, stakeholder engagement, and strong communication to align industry frameworks with consumer interests. Hybrid work from multiple UK locations is offered.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in the energy industry and regulatory arena.
• Experience with energy codes, especially CUSC and BSC.
• Regulatory policy development experience.
• Proven stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to drive strategic change with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desirable experience with network charging reforms or connections.
• Technical understanding of charging methodologies.
• Analytical experience.
• Experience facilitating workshops.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse issues within current industry codes and market frameworks.
• Lead analysis to support network charging policy options.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and deliver work plans.
• Represent NESO in industry workgroups and liaise with Ofgem and DESNZ.
• Contribute to code changes (CUSC/BSC) and assess regulatory risks.

Skills

Experience in energy industry

CUSC and BSC codes

Regulatory policy development

Stakeholder management

Strategic change leadership

Strong writing skills

Network charging reforms experience

Charging methodologies understanding

Analytical experience

Facilitating workshops

Job description

National Energy System Operator Limited is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor/Code Change Lead to drive reforms in electricity network charging and connections policy. You will work with Ofgem and DESNZ to develop options and lead code modifications.

The role requires regulatory policy development experience, stakeholder engagement, and strong communication to align industry frameworks with consumer interests. Hybrid work from multiple UK locations is offered.