Title:  Senior Code Governance Lead - NESO

About the role

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.

The role is responsible for leading on high profile and complex code governance processes. The team underpin and manage the end to end process of code change working alongside internal and external stakeholders across industry.

We are looking for individuals with project management, regulation, policy, and code change experience to be part of a team that is fundamental to progressing change across the industry. The Code Governance Team supports and enables the business to operate within our regulatory licenced activities, providing expert regulatory support to the business in order to maximise benefits for end consumers and Great Britain.

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.

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.

energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.  

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the expert on industry code governance processes and electricity code administration, leading on these on behalf of The National Energy System Operator
• Project manage industry code changes through the governance process
• Oversee the day to day activities of the team undertaking code governance and administration activities
• Act as an industry leader in communication and engagement strategies to set best practice for code administration to enable all network users to be able to understand and contribute to code modifications
• Fulfil the Chair role for internal and external working groups (e.g. Code Panels/Workgroups)
• Provide expert advice in respect of industry codes and governance, coaching and mentoring other team members
• Identify and implement improvements in both internal and external code processes to deliver the most valuable service for our stakeholders
• Manage the Ofgem relationship for governance issues

• Manage The National Electricity System Operators input to the Code Administration Code of Practice meetings (CACoP)
• Develop expertise of key areas within the industry to better understand code modifications under development and assist with drafting code modification proposals in accordance with CACoP Principles
• Implement & drive initiatives to increase customer satisfaction across code governance
• Drive process improvements to create efficiencies within the team

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, we’re looking for someone who:

• Expert knowledge of industry code governance
• Expertise in communications and engagement strategies
• Sound working knowledge of the GB electricity and gas markets and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of chairing industry meetings effectively and impartially
• Ability to professionally represent NESO at external meetings
• Experience in building effective internal and external relationships, combined with strong negotiating and influencing
• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills, identifying key stakeholders and developing effective account plans to ensure key relationships are maintained.
• Project Management skills, ability to successfully manage multiple activities and issues to set time constraints
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to produce and deliver accurate written reports and presentation material to internal or external audiences
  
  

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to build a workforce that feels valued and respected and represents the communities we serve.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £58,000 - £66,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 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%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
  

More Information

This role closes on 1st February 2026 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.

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