UK Strategic Engagement Manager

Electricity Supply Board; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility is seeking a UK Strategic Engagement Manager based in London. The role involves public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and market intelligence. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in the UK energy sector and a strong background in government relations. This position promises career development and networking opportunities within a growing company committed to a net-zero electricity future.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience working at senior level in UK energy industry.
• Experience in government relations or regulatory function within the generation sector.
• Proven analytical ability for complex policy arguments.

Responsibilities

• Protect and enhance ESB brand in the market.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Advocate for ESB in working groups and policy discussions.

Skills

Government relations expertise

Analytical skills

Strategic communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Primary Engineering or Business degree

Job description

Overview

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ESB has been active in the Great Britain energy sector since 1992. Currently ESB operates generation power plant, a customer supply business (SoEnergy), EV charging structure (ESB Energy) and a business looking at maximising value to major energy users (Smart Energy Systems). These business units are set up to meet the ESB strategic aim to be Net Zero by 2040.

ESB has a vacancy for a UK Strategic Engagement Manager. This role, based in London, is critical to achieving ESB’s ambitions in the UK through public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and market intelligence.

This role will work flexibly within a small team in our London office and involve travel both within the UK and our locations in Ireland. Participation in out-of-hours events will be required in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of ESB in the UK and extend your knowledge and experience in a company with ambitious plans for growth in the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect and enhance the ESB brand as a credible investor and operator in the market.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including decision makers in governmental and regulatory bodies as well as influencers and Trade Associations.
• Be an advocate for ESB by engaging with working groups, industry committees, advisory panels and with energy policy decision-making authorities.
• Communicate ESB’s strategy and its context to relevant decision makers and influencers.
• Monitor and analyse developments in the UK energy policy and energy markets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure ESB is prepared to address emerging issues and opportunities in the market.
• Identify policy issues that affect ESB’s assets, and future expansion strategy for the UK and work with colleagues across the business to determines ESB’s preferred outcome on relevant policy topics.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

10+ years’ experience working at senior level in UK energy industry

Significant experience and expertise in a government relations or regulatory function, preferably within the generation sector.

Proven analytical ability specifically for working with complex arguments on policy and regulatory topics.

Demonstrate ability to contribute to corporate Strategic and Policy objectives in GB.

Proven record of developing and communicating effective advocacy strategies.

Strong communication skills with strong emotional intelligence.

Essential Qualifications

A primary Engineering or Business degree or equivalent work experience.

Location

This position will be based in ESB's London Office, Eastcastle Street, London. (The applicant must be commutable to Central London).

Reporting To

ESB Generation & Trading Strategic Stakeholder Lead

Why Work With Us?

• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunity for private medical insurance
• Access to staff well-being programmes.
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

3rd October 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [e-mail]

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.