SSEP Senior Strategy Analyst

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 scheme with 12% company match

NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst to shape GB’s first strategic spatial energy plan. You will combine strategic design, stakeholder engagement and technical coordination to turn complex challenges into clear, actionable direction for the SSEP.

Based in the UK with hybrid working from office and home, you will lead cross-functional teams, influence government and industry partners, and translate insights into high‑quality strategic content and

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to distill complex information into actionable guidance.
• Ability to operate in multi‑stakeholder environments with influence and alignment.
• Leadership to guide high-priority initiatives and develop team capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design, development and delivery of priority SSEP initiatives.
• Create compelling narrative content and reports for diverse audiences.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and alignment across NESO expert teams and external partners.
• Coordinate technical methodologies for pathway selection and refinement.
• Provide leadership and set standards within the strategy team.

Skills

Strategy

Problem Solving

Strong Communication

Stakeholders

Organisation

Project Management

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

The Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) is GB’s first long-term spatial energy plan. It will provide strategic direction for the future energy system in Great Britain (GB), supporting economic growth, energy security and the development of the industries, supply chains and workforce needed to deliver the energy transition.

The SSEP’s Strategy team has responsibility to ensure the strategic design, development and delivery of the SSEP. Working in an agile way, and within a dynamic and high pace environment, you will help shape the future of the GB energy system by providing strategic insight to inform energy pathway decisions and sector direction.

As Senior Strategy Analyst you will bring your strong strategic instincts, technical knowledge (e.g. energy system understanding, quantitative analysis, modelling literacy across spatial and/or economic) and leadership capability to shape and resolve complex, first of their kind challenges that influence NESO’s delivery of the SSEP. Working across the programme, and with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. government, NESO experts, external parties) you will draw insights together and provide clear direction, build alignment and lead activities that directly inform the development and delivery of GB’s first ever strategic spatial energy plan. As a subject matter expert you will also help strengthen a high-performing multidisciplinary team, whilst creating cohesion across strategic and technical workstreams.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, 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

• Strategic Design - You will lead strategic initiatives (design, development, delivery) and complex problem solving to address the root causes of priority SSEP challenges. You will set the approach for applying holistic, design and systems thinking to create processes, inform decisions and provide direction on key strategic activities.
• Strategic Content & Communication - You will lead the development of compelling, narrative-driven presentations, materials and content (including key reports) for a wide range of stakeholders (internal, external, executive, public). You will shape the overall narrative and synthesise expert input into clear, high-quality strategic content.
• Stakeholder Management, Engagement & Alignment - You will build trusted relationships that enable you to shape priorities, define strategic collaboration (e.g. across NESO expert teams) and secure alignment on key areas of SSEP delivery.
• Technical Coordination & Alignment – As a subject matter expert, you will lead development, improvement and execution of key SSEP processes that have a high level of technical analysis and interpretation, such as the methodologies for pathway selection and refinement.
• Team Leadership - You will act as a leader and subject matter expert within the team, setting standards, sharing best practice, guiding colleagues and representing the team at internal and external forums as required.

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

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, the following skills are highly desired:

• Strategy: You thrive in a fast paced environment, where agility and flexibility are essential. You think holistically about complex challenges and opportunities, which you can distil into structured frameworks that support critical decision‑making.You have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, generating insight from complex information often in tight timeframes.
• Problem Solving: You enjoy complexity and creating clarity out of uncertainty. You are able to identify the root causes for complex multi‑dimensional problems and be creative in developing solutions that provide value.
• Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are able to influence and inform at all levels of seniority, both internally and externally, conveying concise and compelling oral, written and visual narratives.
• Stakeholders: Experience operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments, delivering through influence and alignment.
• Organisation : Highly organised, with excellent prioritisation and consistent delivery to tight timelines
• Project Management : Comfortable operating across strategy and delivery, linking long‑term objectives to implementation. You can plan, manage delivery, risk manage, report and evaluate projects and/or strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Leadership : You are able to effectively lead and deliver high priority activities and be relied upon as the associated business expert.

What You’ll Get

A competitive salary of £64,000 - £70,000pa 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

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

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.