Whole Energy Insights Manager - NESO

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Whole Energy Insights Manager to drive the transition to net zero. This pivotal role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to develop strategic energy insights that inform industry stakeholders and government bodies. You will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring your insights are grounded in sound research and data. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your professional growth through flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus up to 15%

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing and lifestyle offerings

Ongoing skill development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across multiple energy vectors.
• Experience advising senior decision makers on energy topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of energy insights for the transition to net zero.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to inform key decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Structured problem solving

Curiosity and forward thinking

Comfortable with ambiguity

Education

Degree level / relevant professional qualification

Job description

Title: Whole Energy Insights Manager - NESO

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Division: NESO Strategic Futures

Job Type:

Requisition Number: 62349

Department: ESO

Job Function: Strategy

About the role

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.

The Whole Energy Insights Manager is a strategically important role critical to NESO as it seeks to highlight the complexities of the energy transition and drive progress towards net zero. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop in-depth energy insights, advice, information, and analysis. Your work will inform industry stakeholders and government bodies, guiding them towards optimal decisions for the transition to net zero.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, or 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development of strategically important energy insights, advice, information, and analysis that address the most complex challenges and opportunities in the industry. These insights will inform industry and government so that optimal decisions are made in support of the transition to net zero.
• Establish a reputation for insightful and balanced contributions to energy discussions, demonstrating the ability to communicate complex perspectives in clear, accessible language and supporting NESO’s position as a trusted source of thought leadership.
• Forge and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across all business areas, encouraging collaboration and a holistic approach to insight development whilst avoiding the creation of silos.
• Build strong and credible relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders – including political entities, institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry players.
• Ensure NESO’s insights, advice, and information are grounded in sound research and data. Develop innovative and evidence-based approaches to framing and answering questions related to NESO’s functions, the energy transition, and the attainment of Net Zero.
• Translate expert analysis into value-adding insight to inform NESO’s leadership's decision-making, advice, and positions on key topics across a broad range of energy trends and key economic, policy, investment, and financial decisions.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams of analysts, internal experts, and external partners to develop energy insights, providing strategic direction and ensuring these insights are backed by robust models and analysis.
• Support the continued evolution of the team by developing robust ways of working, refining tools and frameworks, and enhancing processes to ensure delivery of high-quality insights that address complex energy challenges.

About you

• 5+ years of experience working across multiple energy vectors with a whole system perspective. An understanding of how energy vectors interact is crucial.
• Experience advising senior decision makers on a range of whole energy system topics and being comfortable leading discussions.
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Client management experience within a consulting environment is desirable.
• Team leadership experience is desirable but not essential.
• Degree level / relevant professional qualification

Skills

• Curious and forward thinking: You have an interest in the broader energy landscape and always seeking to understand the bigger picture. You stay informed about developments in various sectors and fuels, ensuring you can provide valuable insights with consideration of the impact on the energy trilemma.
• Effective communication: You are a great communicator, both in writing and articulation, capable of conveying complex ideas in a simple way. You can “speak the language” of whole energy and communicate and influence effectively at any level, making sure your insights resonate with a broad audience.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty: You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with uncertainty, and remain motivated in the face of adversity. Your ability to create well-founded opinions on topics is highly valued.
• Structured problem solver: You excel in structured problem solving and are motivated to create order out of chaos and simplify complex issues. You are skilled at driving progress and operationalising solutions.
• Stakeholder management: Your strong engagement skills enable you to see the bigger picture and approach a problem from several different perspectives. You can extract information from busy individuals and build relationships that facilitate the production of materials.
• Strategic thinking: You have an interest in assessing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of current and potential energy sources, technologies, and markets.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £54,000 – 70,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About us

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow.

Join us, and let’s energise progress.
Your energy, our future, together.

More information

This role closes on 12/01/2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

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.