Strategic Resilience Analyst

National Energy System Operator; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme up to 12%

NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking a capable analyst to strengthen resilience across the energy system.

The role focuses on turning complex data and qualitative insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support cross‑cutting resilience topics.” Based in the UK with hybrid working, you will connect information from across NESO and the wider energy system to identify vulnerabilities, opportunities and system interactions, delivering rigorous analyses and contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Interest in energy systems, resilience, or public‑interest infrastructure.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with complex information.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to collaborate and seek feedback.
• Motivation to contribute to improving the long‑term resilience of the UK energy system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analysis and research to support strategic resilience assessments.
• Gather, structure, and analyse data and evidence from internal and external sources.
• Support development of system-level insights under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to sections of reports, briefings, and frameworks.
• Apply agreed analytical methods and frameworks consistently.
• Maintain clear documentation of assumptions, sources, and findings.
• Engage constructively with colleagues across WESR and wider NESO to understand system context and dependencies.

Skills

Analytical

Research

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Motivation to improve resilience

Job description

About The Role

The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by being a catalyst for change – turning insight into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and builds capability across the system. WESR delivers this through analysis, assessments, reviews, emergency exercises, and plans that drive tangible improvements with our partners.

The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by being a catalyst for change – turning insight into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and builds capability across the system. WESR delivers this through analysis, assessments, reviews, emergency exercises, and plans that drive tangible improvements with our partners.

WESR Operates Through a Continuous Improvement Cycle That Includes

• Learning systematically about energy system risks and resilience
• Conducting prioritised assessments to generate insights and advice
• Translating insights into actions that drive tangible improvements

WESR is building its capability to maintain a strategic, system-wide view that integrates insights across all teams in the directorate and translates them into prioritised risks, workplans, and engagement strategies. This enables each team to focus on developing deep expertise and excellence in a specialist area.

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.

This role is to support the development and delivery of the analysis, evidence, and insight on cross-cutting strategic energy system risk and resilience topics, connecting information from across WESR, NESO, and the wider energy system to highlight emerging vulnerabilities, opportunities, and system interactions. Working with colleagues across multiple disciplines, you will turn complex data and qualitative insights into clear, actionable recommendations that strengthen the resilience of the energy system. You will also contribute to frameworks and methodologies, and help ensure our outputs are consistently high‑quality, rigorous, and aligned with WESR priorities.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality analysis and research to support strategic resilience assessments
• Gather, structure, and analyse data and evidence from internal and external sources
• Support development of system-level insights under the guidance of senior team members
• Contribute to sections of reports, briefings, and frameworks
• Apply agreed analytical methods and frameworks consistently
• Maintain clear documentation of assumptions, sources, and findings
• Engage constructively with colleagues across WESR and wider NESO to understand system context and dependencies

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

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Interest in energy systems, resilience, or public‑interest infrastructure
• Ability to learn quickly and work with complex information
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Willingness to collaborate and seek feedback
• Motivation to contribute to improving the long‑term resilience of the UK energy system

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £49,000 - £55,000pa dependent on experience and capability

As 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.

Benefits

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 date displayed on the top of this advert, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c 21st and 28th September 2026

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.